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Hi everyone, I have purchased a reversing camera, WiFi link and i have an aftermarket stereo. The stereo has a Reversing Wire, that I guess automatically turns the screen to the AV input when putting the car in reverse. I have gone through the Roadster wiring diagrams, but I can't see...

i have fitted a roadster paddle shift steering wheel the warning lights have come on but the car won't drive. is this normal until i get the wheel coded at mercedes? i swapped the wiring as instructed and fitted as directed any help or advice would be greatly received thanks

I have just written a quick guide on how to enable your Smart Roadster, 450 or Crossblade to be able to use its existing aerial to receive both FM and DAB. This removes the need for unsightly aerials on the windscreen or other additions to your pride and joy. ...

Haven't been on the site for a while as my Wife's 2006 Smart Roaster has been working fine! Recently having not been used for a while tried to start it but needed to charge the battery, started and ran fine! Problem is that the odometer has lost the mileage readout, just a line of flashing lines....

Bought car with wet carpets. However much I dried under carpet ,it stayed wet. Remove seats +REMOVE CARPETS from car. The carpet backing is 1 big sponge and will not dry out in situ. You can then sit in empty car with someone hosing vehicle to discover where leaks are. Essential to protect SAM...

Just bought 54reg. Roadster convertible. A Computer Diagnostics machine shows The Sam unit to be _450 and probably new. But maybe for wrong vehicle? The SAM seems to show much is working EXCEPT faults "B1021 no can messagefrom control unit A1" "B1016+B1017 diagnosis from instruments cluster...

I have a 2004 roadster, I would like to upgrade to a leather interior and add air con, I own a garage and have a 134a charging station and a working knowledge of the system, has anyone out ther done this mod?

Hi all, I'm a wannabe Smart Roadster Coupe owner but I'm struggling at the moment due to an issue with the seats in cars for sale. See, I'm a vegetarian and choose not to use leather (please no suggestions that I "get over it" or "stop being an idiot" etc, this is how I am). I'm also aware some of...

Hello. I have a roadster 2004 and it has a LCD display below radio. When ambient temperature drops below +3°C, each time I switch on ignition, it shows a large snowflake and says "Black ice warning". Problem is, in my country, almost half a year is below +3°C. So I have to dismiss this warning...

I have just registered with the Forum so sorry if question is in the wrong place and long winded! My wife bought a Smart Roadster a few years ago, mid life crisis and loves it BUT she had a problem recently when it would't start. It has done this a few time but usually goes after a while or...