1994 Acura Integra Noises and Glowing Catalytic Converter

1994 ACURA INTEGRA
130,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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MJUN
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I just started my car after a year of not using it and when I started it up it was making poping noises and it blew out some smoke and after a couple of minutes I noticed that the catalytic converter was glowing. Should I try to start it again? It also had a difficult time idling? Any help or suggestions as to what I should do next would be greatly appreciated.
Jul 29, 2010 at 8:07 PM
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RASMATAZ
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1.Fuel pressure not within specs.Can be cause by restricted fuel return line or defective fuel pressure regulator.
2.Defective Oxygen Sensors.
3.Leaking injectors.
4.Coolant temperature sensor out of calibration.
5.Restricted air intake system.
Jul 29, 2010 at 9:07 PM
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