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Last edited by Mirageman38; 06-22-2020 at 09:49 PM.
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View my fuel log 2019 Mirage ES 1.2 automatic: 38.8 mpg (US) ... 16.5 km/L ... 6.1 L/100 km ... 46.5 mpg (Imp)
If the steering wheel isn't centered while a front-end alignment is performed, you end up with a perfectly aligned front end...but the steering wheel is slightly off to one side. My Mirage has been like this since day 1. They just don't spend a lot of time lining these things up at the factory. I just never realized it until after I had the front end aligned under warranty.
This is easily corrected if you let the alignment guys know before they start the alignment (it's just a simple tie-rod adjustment on both sides). Most alignment tech's don't notice the wheel being slightly off-center when they pull the car in on a rack. They are supposed to make sure the steering wheel is centered before they start the alignment process, but many times they overlook this step.
There may even be a Mitsubishi TSB for this?!?
Here is a Mazda TSB that explains the fix. Again, this is common for alignment techs to do this.
Last edited by Top_Fuel; 02-15-2020 at 07:40 PM.
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 52.2 mpg (US) ... 22.2 km/L ... 4.5 L/100 km ... 62.6 mpg (Imp)
MetroMPG (02-27-2020)
Since you are driving a 2019 model year Mirage, all adjustments (will/should) be covered under the first year warranty. Take it to your dealer for resolution, and be sure to make note of the steering wheel orientation during operation.
I did this and my dealer found my rear axle out of alignment (just barely.) My rear axle was replaced under warranty at no cost to me.
I hope you didn't pay for that alignment. I wouldn't send you back to that Pep Boys shop for any further work unless you have no other choice.
And thanks for making a forum Garage entry. It was easy to see what model year you have.
Last edited by Eggman; 02-16-2020 at 11:39 AM.
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 49.6 mpg (US) ... 21.1 km/L ... 4.7 L/100 km ... 59.5 mpg (Imp)
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 49.6 mpg (US) ... 21.1 km/L ... 4.7 L/100 km ... 59.5 mpg (Imp)
Just curious... Did they give you a print-out showing your current alignment readings? If they did, post it so we can see the numbers.
I don't have an explanation for why this would suddenly start happening. But know that you are not the first Mirage owner to have a good alignment...but an off-center steering wheel.Kinda strange as I know for a fact this was not like this from the factory.
If you are keeping your car for the long run, $130 for lifetime alignments is a good deal. It will definitely pay for itself. Just pick a shop that has a good reputation. I'm not sure if I would put Pep Boys in that category....you can get $130 lifetime alignments and it seems 2 alignments over the life of the car makes it pay for itself.
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 52.2 mpg (US) ... 22.2 km/L ... 4.5 L/100 km ... 62.6 mpg (Imp)
The alignment check is 4 sensors slapped on wheels and read by a head. The check is not even done on an alignment machine.
You get partial results, front total toe (not each wheel), and steering angle is not factored in at all (in fact if both wheelspoint left, most machines make you "centre" the steering wheel but they don't care what the actual wheel does, they just want a front end wheel average.
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View my fuel log 2018 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 43.5 mpg (US) ... 18.5 km/L ... 5.4 L/100 km ... 52.2 mpg (Imp)
I would ask the dealership to check the alignment again. Whether you tell them what you already know is up to you.
If the rear wheel is out of alignment, that should be covered by your bumper-to-bumper warranty. Plus this -
In addition to the warranties listed above, every new Mitsubishi also comes with Restraint System coverage for seat belts and airbags of 5 years or 60,000 miles under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, along with 12 months/12,000 miles coverage for adjustments; if required as a result of a manufacturing defect.
Dealing with this issue early on is probably best!
At the risk of sounding like a broken record...did they give you a print-out of your alignment readings? If so, post them here. It's hard to say what's going on without seeing the actual values from your car.
Start by taking 5 minutes to read this: Rear Alignment Problem FAQWhat do I do now...
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 52.2 mpg (US) ... 22.2 km/L ... 4.5 L/100 km ... 62.6 mpg (Imp)
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View my fuel log 2019 Mirage ES 1.2 automatic: 38.8 mpg (US) ... 16.5 km/L ... 6.1 L/100 km ... 46.5 mpg (Imp)
Check out this video. If your rear axle alignment is really out of whack, this could explain why your steering wheel is not centered...
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 52.2 mpg (US) ... 22.2 km/L ... 4.5 L/100 km ... 62.6 mpg (Imp)