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Speedometer Check

  1. Adjust the pressure of tires to the specified level (Refer to ON-VEHICLE SERVICE ).
  2. Where applicable, ensure that the TPMS warning light is not illuminating or flashing.
    CAUTION: Do not accelerate or decelerate suddenly during servicing work.
    CAUTION: Set a free-roller on the rear tire for AWD.
  3. For FWD vehicles, set the vehicle onto a speedometer tester and use wheel chocks to hold the rear wheels.
    Fig 1: Holding Rear Wheels Using Wheel Chocks
    G05434256Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  4. For AWD vehicles, set the vehicle onto a speedometer tester and place the rear wheels on a free roller.
    Fig 2: Placing Rear Wheels On Free Roller
    G05434257Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  5. To prevent the wheel from moving from side to side, attach tension bars to the tie-down hook, and secure both ends to anchor plates.
  6. 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.
    Fig 3: Identifying Anchor Plate And Puller
    G05434258Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  7. Check if the speedometer indicator range is within the standard values.

    Standard value < Except vehicles for CANADA >: 

    DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

    Standard indication mph (km/h) Allowance range mph (km/h)
    10 (16) 8. 5-11.5 (13.6-18.4)
    25 (40) 23.5-26.5 (37.6-42.4)
    50 (80) 48.5-51.5 (77.6-82.4)
    75 (120) 73.5-76.5 (117.6-122.4)
    100 (161) 98.5-102.5 (158.6-165.0)
    125 (201) 123.5-127.5 (198.6-205.0)

    Standard value < Vehicles for CANADA >: 

    DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

    standard indication km/h (mph) Allowance range km/h (mph)
    20 (12.4) 19-24 (11.8-14.9)
    40 (24.8) 40-44 (24.8-27.3)
    80 (49.7) 80-85 (49.7-52.8)
    120 (74.6) 120.5-125.5 (74.9-78.0)
    160 (99.4) 160.5-165.5 (99.7-102.8)
    200 (124.3) 200.5-207.0 (124.6-128.6)
  8. If not within the standard value, check the tire size. If an incorrect size of tire is used, replace it and check again. If the tire size is correct, a defect may be present in components and circuit between the ABS or ASC and the combination meter. Check the following items.