2002 Mazda Tribute high idle

2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE
170,500 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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TRUCKDRIVERJEL
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Engine idles between 2800-4000 rpms and the exhaust is glowing red up next to the manifolds it appears to have a straight pipe in place of the catalytic converter i changed the IAC but this did not help looking for suggestions and solutions
Jul 19, 2015 at 12:05 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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You have raw fuel dumping into the exhaust probably due to a severe misfire. Check it very carefully for any large vacuum leaks.
Jul 19, 2015 at 3:36 PM