1995 MAZDA B2300
212,333 MILES
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ROBERTCHADSMITH
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Has no power even when you push gas peddle to the floor. Replaced throtle position sensor, no change. Exhaust Manifold glowing red. Could it be the catalytic converter? How do I check that?
Dec 30, 2012 at 4:51 AM
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KHLOW2008
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There is a bad misfiring and excessive fuel is getting to the catalytic converter causing it to glow red hot.

Have you checked the basics, spark plugs, wires etc?
Dec 30, 2012 at 6:58 PM
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ROBERTCHADSMITH
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I just now read your answer, but you were right. The wiring diagram for the spark plug wires was totally different then the way the truck was wired. No diagram I could find anywhere matched to the way I ended up wiring them. Thanks for the answer.
Jan 1, 2013 at 5:05 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Refer to diagram.
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Jan 1, 2013 at 3:34 PM