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Anyone else have this problem? I was poking around yesterday, and lifted the carpet on the driver side to see the floor. and there was water under the driver side foam carpet. foam pad that is under the carpet was wet. I dont have Ac on my 451 smart fortwo from 2008

Revived my clutch actuator last weekend, I was having selection quality issues and the car was coasting when lifting the throttle. I was just nasty in manual, auto was undriveable. So I put the car on ramps, in reverse ... and by carefully pulling the rubber gaiter I managed to empty a whole can...

Hello everyone. This is my first time on hear and the first time iv had a smart 451 2011. I have standard alloy wheels on my car. I would like to put 17s off a roadster 452. I know the bolt holes are the same and I can see that the wheels would fit under the wheel arches. Thanks jon

Good day Forum, Had an issue with voltage low, renewed the battery, which cleared the low voltage and MIL light but the air bag warning light is still showing, does anyone have nay ideas how to clear this? Smart 42

Hi Guys, Just a quick one. Today i bought the mercedes / smart bike rack and it would seem the rear bumper / panel needs removing to mount part of it. Does anyone have a video or guide of how to do this as I cant seem to find any videos on youtube and there are no instructiosn with it. My...

I need to know how to remove the blower motor. And the resistor.

So after sitting for a month and a half I finally fixed the blower motor. Now I only have Park and Neutral. What now? Evertime this car sits something eletrical breaks. I'm sure it's something that happens alot. Since you guys are my experts, what do I need to fix now. PS The blower was...

Doh, it's taken me 8 years to do a two minute fix! I hope this post helps someone. As in the title, water cannot drain away properly and tips out everywhere when the rear hatch is opened after rain. The factory sorted the problem thereafter by drilling the same two holes in the plastic window...

Anyone know of a repair manual for Smart Cars? I mean an actual book, not a download. 2009

Any one know how to remove the small black tab that is the Wind Deflector on my 451 Cabrio with out using a hammer and being able to use it again. Thanks.

Hi everyone I've scanned through the previous threads as I need help. I was given some LED bulbs to fit to the rev/clock and speedo. But the instructions that came with the are for a 450 where it simply says 'click off' the casings and states nothing about the screws. Can anyone help me OR...

I have been given two keys with my 2009 451 which one key all works but the other although fits the barrel and will start the car the remote locking doesn't work. I have change the battery with no effect and guess dues to the long time dead battery its lost its coding? yes? if so how do i re code...

Hi am currently looking for a 451 but i want it to have power steering. Hoe can i understand if the car has it without driving it? Does the power steering come with a different steering wheel?

Is there a good cycle carrier for the 451, 2008 MHD model? I have seen a couple of wheel stands that you bolt on to the rear bumper, but cannot see from the advert how you would secure the top of the cycle frame to the car so that it doesn't wobble around.

Got a 2009 passion, what size are the speakers and what ones are best as an upgrade? Also, is it worth putting some sound deaddening stuff in the doors?

What colour is the reverse light cable. I have fitted a reversing camera to my smart 451 Grandstyle cabrio. It is connected to a alpine ine-w970bt. How do you get it to work? I have gone into settings and set the camera to rear. Type auto. It does not come on either in reverse or at anytime.

Now I have all 3 of my new silicone pipes fitted to my 451 2008 Cabrio and new ITG air filter i need to look for some one to remap for me, any recommendations? and for what reasons to go to them ? Cheers one and all I love the camaraderie of the smartcarclub.