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1989 Cadillac DeVille 4.5L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Misfire, Converter glows red
Posted to GM Driveability on 2/26/2001

This car seems to be running very rich. Black smoke coming out of the tailpipe. Sounds kind of like the exhaust is stopped up but is getting a very good flow. Haven't checked with a backpressure gage yet but bet it's not stopped up. The cat. converter is red h...

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car Vehicle Data

1989 Cadillac DeVille

VIN 1G6CD5157K
Engine4.5 L / 8 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic
DeliveryFI / FI/TBI
EmissionsOBD I
SymptomsExcessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Cuts Out, Misfire, Converter Glows Red
OccursAlways, Under Load, Idle

Trouble Codes

E30Idle air control too high or too low
E32MAP sensor circuit open
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car Vehicle Data

1989 Cadillac DeVille

VIN 1G6CD5157K
Engine4.5 L / 8 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic
DeliveryFI / FI/TBI
EmissionsOBD I
SymptomsExcessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Cuts Out, Misfire, Converter Glows Red
OccursAlways, Under Load, Idle

Trouble Codes

E30Idle air control too high or too low
E32MAP sensor circuit open