1989 Ford Probe Engine misses

Tiny
DONFRMPA
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  • 1989 FORD PROBE
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 146,000 MILES
The probe failed state emissions, the readings were as follows, on idle the co% limit is 1.20 the reading was 0.13 pass, on idle the hc limit is 220 the reading was 45 and it passed, at 2500rpm the co% limit is 1.20 the reading was 1.82 fail, at 2500rpm the hc limit is 220 the reading was 382 it failed.
I pulled the codes, all ok, I can feel the high rpm miss when it's in park, idleing no miss, and if I put it in gear with the brake on I don't feel a miss when I take the motor up to 2000rpm, same as in driving, it's smooth, no miss.
What would cause a miss when it's not in gear at the 2000 to 2500 rpm range?
Sunday, November 1st, 2009 AT 8:41 AM

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Tiny
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Hi donfrmpa and TY for the donation

High HC and CO the vehicle may have a bad catalytic converter or an air pump problem

Misfiring try checking the idle switch and clean out the bypass air control valve-also could be one of the following below

Engine misfiring can be caused by worn or fouled spark plugs, a weak spark (weak coil, bad spark plug wire), loss of compression, vacuum leaks, anything that causes an unusually lean fuel mixture (lean misfire), an EGR valve that is stuck open, dirty fuel injectors, low fuel pressure, or even bad fuel.
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Sunday, November 1st, 2009 AT 2:16 PM

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