Daihatsu Charade - 1999 Charade - help identifying pipe - Martin Sprague

Hi - just got a 1999 1.3 16V Charade (HCE engine) & need a little help. There is a thin black pipe which comes from a grey, cannister type component low down at the rear, right hand side of the engine compartment. This pipe runs up the air filter housing then just ends. Is it supposed to be connected or is it just a breather? I only ask because the tickover seems quite high - 1500-1700 rpm at first & dropping to 900-950 when warmed up (about 8-10 mins) and there may be a connection. Any help appreciated...

Daihatsu Charade - 1999 Charade - help identifying pipe - RobJP

A petrol engine having a tickover of 900 rpm when warmed up is perfectly natural.

The car is working. Mess around with it, and it might not be !

Daihatsu Charade - 1999 Charade - help identifying pipe - Martin Sprague

Point taken - I've learn from past mistakes than some things are best left alone! I guess I just can't help being curious if things dont look right...