I just picked up a '13 451 at auction.  Had a dead battery.  Once powered up with a new battary, no start. Has the "Three Bars of Death" and a locked gearshift, do not hear the actuator move. No brake lights.

Pulled the codes:

P0500  vehicle speed sensor malfunction

U0146  Lost coms with central gateway mod

U0122  lost coms with vehicle dynamic control mod

U0103  lost coms with gear shift mod

U0100  lost coms with Engine control mod

U0001  lost coms with canbus

P0947  TCM low voltage

P00FF  misc garbage code

What I have done so far:

I've removed the SAM and resoldered some maybe suspect joints, checked all fuses / connections, reinstalled.

Replaced brake switch (thats a pain to do!).  Still no brake lights.

Pulled the drivers seat and checked the shifter module for water damage.  Dry of all watermarks, connections clean.

Checked grounds by battery and SAM, checked visable wiring for breaks and damages.

hooked up a booster cable between negitive post and engine block (just in case). Still no start, 3 bars and locked gearshift.

I need more ideas to check over!  My mind is not up to the task Lol.

Is this too long in the tooth for this era smart?

Is this too long in the tooth for this era smart?

Is that outrageous or what?????

Is this the only method of getting the key working again by replacing the whole key with a new key plus programming it..? Is there an easier fix to get the original key working again..?

no trouble at all removing the top bolt from the strut.

i did notice that on one side the rubber ring is missing from the top plate  (the plate that hold the strut from falling out of the front end) hopefully that makes it easier to picture.

does anyone know where i can source a new top mount?

thanks.

What an amazing improvement in the ride and handling with these tires. You no longer shudder and shake when you inadvertently hit a pothole or other imperfections in the road, like the unintended (?) speed bumps on 400 series highways. Years ago, I had a similar improvement when I replaced the stock rims on a 2004 pulse 450 with Brabus rims. 
 

This changeover in tire size comes highly recommended.

I provided the heated shop, the hoist, and a second set of hands when needed.

It was not necessary to drop the engine. The oem guidelines were followed and the entire job took 7 hours.

Not a job for the faint of heart but it is doable.

Most of my day was working on a 2001 gas powered 450 with only 45,000kms. It's a pure so I added a clock/ tach and got the radio working. It was in storage for 20 years so is in very good condition.

new owner of my first smart and was sold it private under impression it needed a new clutch plate actuator, and new belt (alternator was seized). I was under the car trying to replace the belt when I found a hole and cracked metal at the low-point on the transmission/clutch (unsure which part). It’s the lowest part of the engine and appears someone hit a rock and punctured it. 
 

the hole is the size of my pinky nearly and all the oil has clearly drained (not since I’ve owned it, but prior) 

Is there any way I can upload a video? Either way I can’t do much from here but ask, what part do I need to replace? 

I'm a bit stumped on this one and am not sure where to turn to next other than a commercial shop.

The victim is a 2011 with approximately 178,000km on it.

On a recent attempt to start it, it fired once or twice then immediately stalled.  Attempts to re-start it have been unsuccessful ever since.

There are no stored error codes.  A borescope in the oil filler hole shows that cam chain tension appears to be good and both cams are rotating normally when cranking.  I've verified that it has spark, fuel pressure measured at the rail is ~42psi when priming and cranking, and all three injectors will spray fuel during cranking.

Any and all advice is appreciated!

Cheers,

-d.

Those who have tested for spark on their Smarts or on similar coil-on-plug engines, what tester did you use?  I have one of these but the end which connects to the spark plug is way too flexible to clip on to plugs which sit at the bottom of a well.

New to diesels, the 450 is running fine, economy in old school language is 65 miles/gal (mixed driving). My question, is it normal for the first start of the day that you get a 'strong' diesel smell for the first seconds?

thanking you in advance,

mas

Thanks.

my fuel door wont stay closed, i removed the fuel door assembly and found a metal spring had fallen off.  i just have to figure out how to reattach it.

thanks.

thank you very much

I'm new in this website and new with an Smart Car 451 year 2011

I want to know different stuffs about my car that can not find and accurate answer. 

This VIN:

Smart Fortwo 451 Pure

Gas

130.000 Kilometers

London Ontario Canada

Would someone help me with his experiences and suggestions

Scan the car with iCARSOFT MB V2.0 I bought this one following one post www.Evilution.co.uk

MES ( ME - SFI Control Unit ) (N3/10)

Enter Read Fault Code Enter P0318 State: Current

 In the same display press

View data

Enter Lambda Control Enter o2 Downstream 1,44V and o2 Upstream 0V

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Scm ( Sprint Shift Control Module )  (N15/6)

Enter Read Fault Code Enter P1401 State: Current

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Esp ( Esp Control Unit ) (N47-5)

Enter Read Fault Code Enter C1120 State : Current

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Please, all ears to receive What could I am do first?

Thanks a lot

BlackSmart

its a 2008 passion with 90k on it,   car is in excellent shape but ....

no start,  possible clutch shot,  3 bars  and who knows what else.   (car came with a spare SAM and has a new actuator installed)  which usually is not a good sign. 

anyway what i plan on doing is a detailed post with lots of pictures  (like i did with one of my 450's)

smarts need to stay on the road,  so this will be another one that i need to save   (wife still thinks i have something wrong in my head) lol.

cheers.