mazda 626 running rough 1999

1999 MAZDA 626
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LDUNCAN4
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WHY WOULD THE EXHAUST SYSTEM GET BEAT RED WHEN RUNNING? what could be causing this?
Dec 18, 2010 at 7:22 PM
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KHLOW2008
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A misfiring cylinder would cause that. When misfiring occurs, excessive fuel is being discharged to the catalytic coverter and this would result in it glowing red hot.

Check the spark plugs and related components.
Dec 19, 2010 at 2:52 AM
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