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Speedometer Check

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CAUTION:
  • Since the diagnostic trouble code may be stored in the ABS-ECU or ASC-ECU when checking the speedometer with speedometer tester, erase the diagnostic trouble code.
  • 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. Where applicable, ensure that the TPMS warning light is not illuminating or flashing.
  3. Press the ASC OFF switch for 3 seconds or more to stop the ASC operation.
  4. Set the vehicle onto a speedometer tester and place the rear wheels on a free roller.
    Fig 1: Setting Vehicle Onto Speedometer Tester
    G05396746Courtesy 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 2: Identifying Tension Bars And Anchor Plates
    G05385252Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  7. Check if the speedometer indicator range is within the standard values.

    Standard value <Except vehicles for CANADA>:

    SPEEDOMETER INDICATION CHART

    Standard indication {mph (km/h)} Indication tolerance {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)
    150 (241) 148.5 - 153.5 (239.0 - 247.0)
    175 (282) 173.5 - 179.0 (279.2 - 288.0)

    Standard value <Vehicles for CANADA>:

    SPEEDOMETER INDICATION CHART

    standard indication {km/h (mph)} Indication 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)
    200 (124.3) 200.5 - 207.0 (124.6 - 128.6)
    240 (149.1) 240.5 - 247.0 (149.4 - 153.5)
    280 (174.0) 280.5 - 289.0 (174.3 - 179.6)
  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 ASC and the combination meter. Check the following items.