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Speedometer Check

CAUTION: Since the diagnosis code may be stored in the ABS-ECU when checking the speedometer with speedometer tester, erase the diagnosis code.
CAUTION: Do not accelerate or decelerate suddenly during servicing work.
  1. Adjust the pressure of tires to the specified level (Refer to ON-VEHICLE SERVICE ).
  2. Set the vehicle onto a speedometer tester and use wheel chocks to hold the rear wheels.
    Fig 1: Holding Rear Wheel Using Wheel Chocks
    G04256764Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  3. 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.
    Fig 2: Attaching Tension Bars To Tie-Down Hook, And Securing Both Ends To Anchor Plates
    G04256765Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  4. 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.
  5. Check if the speedometer indicator range is within the standard values.

    Standard value < except vehicles for CANADA >: 

    TOLERANCE CHART < EXCEPT VEHICLES FOR CANADA >

    STANDARD INDICATION mph (km/h) INDICATING TOLERANCE mph (km/h)
    10 (16) 8.5 - 11.5 (13.6 - 18.4)
    25 (40) 23.5 - 25.5 (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 (158.5 - 165.0)

    Standard value < vehicles for CANADA >: 

    TOLERANCE CHART < VEHICLES FOR CANADA >

    STANDARD INDICATION km/h (mph) INDICATING TOLERANCE 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)
  6. 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 output shaft speed sensor and the combination meter. Check the following items.
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