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Speedometer Check

Adjust the pressure of tires to the specified level. (Refer to ON-VEHICLE SERVICE .)

CAUTION: Do not operate the clutch suddenly. Do not increase/decrease speed rapidly while testing.
CAUTION: Set a free-roller on the rear tire for AWD.
Fig 1: Setting Free-Roller On Rear Tire - AWD
G01861082Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  1. Set the vehicle onto a speedometer tester and use wheel chocks to hold the rear wheels.
    Fig 2: Setting Vehicle Onto Speedometer Tester & Using Wheel Chocks - FWD
    G01861083Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  2. To prevent the front wheel from moving from side to side, attach tension bars to the tie-down hook, and secure both ends to anchor plates.
  3. To prevent the vehicle from moving, attach a chain or wire to the rear retraction hook, and make sure the end of the chain or wire is secured.
  4. Check if the speedometer indicator range is within the standard values.

    Standard value: 

    Fig 3: Speedometer Indicator Standard Range Specification Table
    G01861084Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    Fig 4: Attaching Tension Bars To Tie-Down Hook
    G01861085Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  5. If not to the standard value, inspect for proper tire size. If not correct, replace the tires with original size tires and retest. If correct, replace the speedometer. If still not to standard value, replace the vehicle speed sensor.