yup.. seems it is a regional batch.
here's the part.. it just needs waterproof sealant.
http://oto.detik.com/read/2013/04/03...rus-diperbaiki
yup.. seems it is a regional batch.
here's the part.. it just needs waterproof sealant.
http://oto.detik.com/read/2013/04/03...rus-diperbaiki
MetroMPG (04-04-2013)
Not a problem on my Suzuki van No ABS,traction control not evan power brakesThis would never happen with my 1.0L Suzuki-designed car. No ABS/traction control, therefore no wheel speed sensors!
hi there today I was in an accident due to the braking system on my new mirage the steering wheel pulled to one side hitting the car next to me. I have been trying for weeks to get my car in however get the same response parts are not here I would like to know if anyone else has had an accident due to the lack of service or help with this I was not hurt but the situation could have been far worse Mitsubishi response to me was to remain driving my vehicle to them even though I said it was unsafe as the braking system was not working properly, and as I use my car for my job I would have to find another way while they have my car. NOT HAPPY with this lack if safely let alone customer service
Hi, Rhi -
Sorry to hear about your situation!
Just to clarify.... could you describe what happened to you in more detail? What were the series of events that took place?
EG: roads were dry/wet? Road surface? Hard braking, light braking? Happened while turning or going straight ahead? What speed?
More info might help others in the same boat as you.
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 63.2 mpg (US) ... 26.9 km/L ... 3.7 L/100 km ... 75.9 mpg (Imp)
Yeah it was not a nice day,
The car has been doing it for a while on all road types didn't matter wet or dry if you broke wether it was light or quick the car was rough and really almost didn't stop.
Today was sunny and the road had a lot of mud as I was around a building site another care came towards me quickly (I have literally just pulled off the curb) maybe doing 5 -10kms and broke thinking the other car would hit me then the car wheel jerked to the left and I hit a parked car not a lot of damage to her but a lot to me the car wouldn't start property the wheel was then shaking and the brakes felt strange.... My partner drive the car the night prior and advised me to call Mitsubishi today (rang out) to tell them I was unhappy and the car was pulling to the left even while driving and the revs where high along with bad breaking times not even 24 hours later I was in an accident
I need to know if there have been any other accidents reports lady at Mitsubishi told me there has been nothing but problems with the batch but then service man was so rude and pretty much said sorry cant help other then pick it up if you refuse to drive it I will not pay for damage to myself or another for something that should have been fixed months ago
That sounds odd - my understanding was the problem with the wheel sensor only potentially came into play when the brakes were applied.the car was pulling to the left even while driving
Is the car at Mitsubishi now? Please keep us up to date with what happens.
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 63.2 mpg (US) ... 26.9 km/L ... 3.7 L/100 km ... 75.9 mpg (Imp)
That's no good Rhi I would make Mitsu repair any damage that was caused. I wonder if the left side brake was not releasing and causing the car to pull to the left.
Mitsubishi's recall. link here http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mell...257B650024E3EC
Small problem: Mitsubishi will inspect the wheel speed sensors in about 3300 Mirage city cars.
Water in a wheel sensor dampens Mitsubishi’s city-friendly Mirage
8 May 2013
By BARRY PARK
MITSUBISHI is recalling more than 3300 of its city-friendly Mirage hatchbacks after noticing the front wheel speed sensors didn’t like wet weather.
The Japanese car-maker has identified a problem with the sensor harness on the wheel, with moisture creeping in due to “insufficient waterproofing”.
In turn, this would “allow moisture to penetrate the sensor resulting in abnormal output signal”.
“This may result in various false warnings signals to illuminate on the dashboard,” Mitsubishi said in a document filed with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
“In addition, the braking force could reduce and/or steering control could become unstable and pose a crash hazard to the driver and other road users.”
The car-maker said owners would be notified of the recall by letter, and invited to arrange an inspection and repair.
Rhi, sorry to hear about your accident. Keep us informed if they admit it was related to a faulty sensor or not (mine goes in for the recall on the 21st).
I do have to add a word of caution though. If your car has been playing up for several days, especially steering or braking related: DONT DRIVE IT, it's not worth the risk.
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View my fuel log 2013 Mirage LS (Australia) 1.2 automatic: 34.8 mpg (US) ... 14.8 km/L ... 6.8 L/100 km ... 41.8 mpg (Imp)
Any news, Rhi?
So far, all of the reports of the Australian recall I've seen so far have said "no accidents have been reported" as a result of the speed sensor issue.
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 63.2 mpg (US) ... 26.9 km/L ... 3.7 L/100 km ... 75.9 mpg (Imp)