TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES
ENGINE LACKS ACCELERATION OR POWER (cont’d)
4. Engine break-in period not completed (E-TEC).
– Complete break-in period.
5. Incorrect drive pulley adjustment.
– Adjust drive pulley, refer to MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES.
6. Drive and driven pulleys require servicing.
– Contact an authorized Lynx dealer.
7. Drive belt worn too thin.
– If the drive belt ha s lost more than 3 mm (1/8 in) of its original width, it will af-
fect vehicle performance.
– Replace drive belt.
8. Incorrect track adjustment.
– See MAINTENANCE and/or an authorized Lynx dealer for proper alignment
and tension adjustments.
9. RAVE valves problem (E-TEC).
– Seek service from an authorized Lynx dealer, repair shop, or person of your
own choosing for maintenance, repair, or replacement.
10.Fuel pressure too l ow.
– Contact an authorized Lynx dealer.
ENGINE BACKFIRES
1. Engine is running too hot.
– See ENGINE OVERHEATS.
2. Ignition timing is incorrect or ignition system failure.
– Seek service from an authorized Lynx dealer, repair shop, or person of your
own choosing for maintenance, repair, or replacement.
3. Exhaust system leak.
– Seek service from an authorized Lynx dealer, repair shop, or person of your
own choosing for maintenance, repair, or replacement.
4. Fuel pressure too low.
– Seek service from an authorized Lynx dealer, repair shop, or person of your
own choosing for maintenance, repair, or replacement.
ENGINE MISFIRES
1. Water in fuel.
– Dra in fuel system and refi
ll with fresh fuel.
2. RAVE valves malfunction (E-TEC)
– Have RAVE valves system inspected. Seek service from an authorized Lynx
dealer, repair shop,
or person of your own choos ing for maintena nce, repair,
or replacement.
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