What could be more frustrating than finding out a constant noise when driving your vehicle, whether it’s because you want to listen to your favorite radio or chat with your passengers, finding out a wind noise on Mitsubishi Mirage is always irritating. It is with this in mind that we decided to create this article. Indeed, our team wanted to give you the keys to fix this persistent issue that can become frustrating in the long term. First we will have a look at the wind noise on Mitsubishi Mirage coming from the cabin, then at the air noise that manifests itself during acceleration, and finally at the wind noise on Mitsubishi Mirage that is coming from doors.
I notice a wind noise in the cabin
if you detect of a wind noise on your Mitsubishi Mirage and it is based in your cabin, it may be related to a fan that has shifted or is starting to dry . Whatever the case, you will need to check out the fan in question to visually check its condition. The easiest method is to open the ventilation circuit, and rotate the circuit while you are watching its proper performance, you can try to grease it to limit this noise, but it is very likely that the final solution is to change it.
If you haven’t found the answers to your questions in this section but your wind noise on Mitsubishi Mirage comes from your cabin, read both articles, firstly cabin noises on Mitsubishi Mirage and heater fan noises on Mitsubishi Mirage can surely help you find the cause.
I notice a wind noise when I accelerate with my Mitsubishi Mirage
Wind noise Mitsubishi Mirage linked to an air intake hose
The first of the two alternatives that can make a wind noise on Mitsubishi Mirage when accelerating and the less severe. Is that you have one of your air intake hoses that has been punctured or cracked. This failure will cause a large and unexpected air intake . This will manifest itself in a loud wind noise at acceleration when the air intake is running at full throttle. So check the condition of all your hoses, don’t hesitate to ask someone to accelerate while you look at the engine block to help you identify the area of origin of wind noise on Mitsubishi Mirage.
Wind noise Mitsubishi Mirage caused by your turbo
One of the other possible sources of your wind noise on Mitsubishi Mirage is your turbo. Indeed, a broken turbo will emit a sound close to a wind or breath noise when it is switched on. It will be used during your acceleration phases. You may also encounter a power loss that would reveal the failure of your turbo. It is also conceivable that a lack of lubrication is the cause of this noise. Have it verified, and change it if necessary, if you don’t want to get your engine dirty. If your wind noise on Mitsubishi Mirage manifests itself well when you accelerate at any speed, but you want more info about it or you still haven’t found the cause, read both pages about turbo noises on Mitsubishi Mirage and noise when accelerating on Mitsubishi Mirage for more info.
I notice a wind noise on Mitsubishi Mirage at the doors
Wind noise Mitsubishi Mirage caused by plastic door covers
If you experience wind noise on the doors of your Mitsubishi Mirage, it is plausible that it is linked to some plastic covers on the inside sides of your door. These can come loose, hole, fall and thus create an air intake that will obviously make a distinctive and unpleasant wind noise in the cabin. To confirm that you don’t have this issue on your Mitsubishi Mirage, open your doors and inspect the sides of them carefully, see if all the covers are properly installed.
Wind noise Mitsubishi Mirage caused by door seals
Wind noise at the doors of your Mitsubishi Mirage can also be related to a gasketfailing or overused. Certainly, the door seal, in addition to have a protective role against moisture infiltration, also has a protective role for air inlets in the passenger compartment. When it is worn, it will not settle and therefore no longer provide a perfect seal between the door and the car body. To check its condition, there are two options, first, visually check the state of the seal and for the second test, install someone inside the passenger compartment and door by door, car closed, sprayed with water the seals to see if water gets into. If you are in this case, go to your mechanic to have your seal replaced and the wind noises on your Mitsubishi Mirage eliminated. If your wind noise on Mitsubishi Mirage is not resolved despite reading this part, that it is present at your doors, we encourage you to have a look at this complete article on door noises on Mitsubishi Mirage which should allow you to find the solution to your issue.
