145 - MiTo   1.4 16v TJet   STEERING TOO SENSITIVE   H012   


 

 

 

Test results

 

0

 

PRELIMINARY CHECKS

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

First of all check the tyre pressure

 

Move on to Step 1

 

Tyre inflation pressure not correct

 

Make sure tyres are inflated to the correct pressure

 

1

 

FRONT GEOMETRY CHECK

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Check the vehicle geometry and front wheel angles

 Op. 4450A10 FRONT WHEEL GEOMETRY - CHECK USING OPTICAL EQUIPMENT - INCLUDES ADJUSTMENT IF NECESSARY

 

Move on to Step 2

 

1. Geometry not correct

2. Angles not correct

 

1. Replace the suspension springs

2. Restore the correct angles where possible

 

2

 

REAR GEOMETRY CHECK

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Check the vehicle geometry and rear wheel angles

 Op. 4450A40 REAR WHEEL GEOMETRY - CHECK USING OPTICAL EQUIPMENT, INCLUDES ADJUSTMENT IF NECESSARY

 

Move on to Step 3

 

Geometry not correct

 

Replace the suspension springs

 Op. 4420A40 REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRING (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R.

 

3

 

STEERING COLUMN BEARINGS CHECK

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Check the condition of the steering column support bearings and that they are working properly

 

Move on to Step 4

 

Bearings worn or damaged

 

Replace the bearings involved

 

4

 

STEERING BOX CHECK

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Check that the steering box is working properly: there should not be excessive power assistance

 

End of diagnosis

 

Steering box not correctly calibrated

 

Replace the steering box

The steering is irregular and does not respond to the action on the steering wheel