jwight
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You would have better luck with a local shop that does a lot of Mercedes work and has a Star machine, but don't expect much expertise on any smart version.
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Since Mercedes-Benz never imported the diesels into the U.S. the American dealers have no obligation to know anything about them or to service them.
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I'm sure a smart dealer could sort it out.
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I've been following this from the original version (since replaced by what you see above.) As yet, no indication they intend to offer it in North America.
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Thanks and the same to everyone! 2021 has got to be better....
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You might want to check this connector for the Mhd unit (subscription required): https://www.evilution.co.uk/index.php?menu=engine&mod=803 The thread shows the repair wiring loom from smart.
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Does the same thing happen with the Mhd disabled/off?
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If it matters, smart pulled out of the USA and Canada last year and the entire BAP program apparently went with it. Once the ED/EQs are sold on the used market BAP seems to be a non-issue, and so far nobody has reported having a battery "repossessed" for failure to continue BAP payments. Just my .02.
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451 models like yours don't have an e box, they have a SAM. If you don't have one already, get a subscription to Evilution and do some searching - the site is a wealth of smart car information.
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Battery is OK, good solid 12+ volts? Need to check grounding points as a start - smarts are sensitive to any electrical faults. The ESP codes might be a bad reluctor ring - but that shouldn't keep the car from starting. Any changes since the last time the car started normally?
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This is not a widespread problem in the world of smart cars (although the early 453s did have an issue due to the tank design). My guess is the sending unit is/has failing/failed.
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Yes, you have to remove the tank to replace the sending unit.
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It's going to be awhile...
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You didn't mention the year of the car but as long as it's the earlier Radio 9 or 10 there's no code.
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Evilution mentions the possibility of a bad connector on the alternator: https://www.evilution.co.uk/index.php?menu=engine&mod=803 Well worth a subscription to the site for all the useful smart info.
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Here are some SCoA threads on stuck keys: https://www.smartcarofamerica.com/threads/please-help-key-is-stuck.48357/ https://www.smartcarofamerica.com/threads/key-stuck-in-ignition.48148/ https://www.smartcarofamerica.com/threads/key-is-stuck-in-ignition.3862/
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It's an Oil Pressure Sending Unit - Smart (001-153-06-32) according to Mercedes....
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Ohio April Fools X Can-Am smart rally, 6-8 April 2018 Place holder for now. Mark your calendars!
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That's exactly what it is on the 451.
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Thanks!
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The $6K pure is well equipped for a base model car, but they are asking too much IMHO. That's the one I'd pick. You can get the VIN of whichever car you decide on and have a Mercedes/smart dealer check it for service history and any other issues. Make sure she gets to test drive the car for more than just around the block - some people are put off by the way the car shifts and its reaction to the wind at highway speeds.
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From a post on SCoA: No guarantee that will work but worth a try. You can also take a look at System Settings in the radio: press Extras in the main menu, press Options in the Extras menu, then press System Setting in the General Settings menu.
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Here are a couple of photos; it's covered by the undertray.
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I think the experts are posting on this SCoA thread. There are some pretty knowledgeable EV owners there who are discussing a similar issue: https://www.smartcarofamerica.com/threads/when-plugging-in-to-charger-dashboard-changes-to-plug-icon-and-says-ready-to-charge-but-doesnt-start-charging.156653/#post-1685432
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I think we get it..... is the 12v battery fully charged? Not saying this is your issue, but it makes for interesting reading: https://www.smartcarofamerica.com/threads/smart-ed-bricking-time-for-a-class-action-lawsuit.156071/page-3#post-1685401
