MikeT

What I meant is that the solenoid or whatever it is that activates the third HP pump element may be malfunctioning and if so, it's no doubt an electrical component. It could also be a mechanical issue inside the pump. I don't know how to diagnose it actually. Maybe someone else can help with that. Perhaps fiddle around with the electrical connection to the HP pump, checking for corrosion as a starting point.

The mechanical camshaft-driven high pressure pump has three elements as far as I can recall so I guess the third(?) one is faulty and not operating, so the engine can't get enough fuel for full load. Could be electrical though.

My mother is 99 (turning 100 in May) and has had three hip replacements over the years. You'll be just fine. Best wishes.

It was twenty years ago today.... Well plus two days ...we brought a new smart fortwo home for the first time. This car was written off in November 2012. But we had a second one, the BRABUS Canada 1, so still are smart owners after 20 years.

Petrol? No idea, but that water doesn't sound good. What is the "coil light"?

Chinese-made crap, no thanks

388K is a good run. 8 cylinder, what is the fuel consumption like?

Yes it has. I did a caliper service yesterday and the brake is no longer binding. The pad ears were being pinched by corrosion under the stainless steel tracks. Easy repair. It's from the DaimlerChrysler era too! The engine is bulletproof. No oil consumption. The worst part is the brakes.

At just under 355,000 km on the B200 odometer, we ordered the 2025 GLC 350e and when we got home in the B200, the car smelled funny. The right rear brake was binding and the wheel was HOT! A couple of buckets of cold water cooled it down. I have to get that puppy freed up because we still need to use this car for the rest of the winter. The smart doesn't see salt. If I can avoid it. So far it's worked.

Paid the deposit yesterday, indications now are seat cooling is available with leather, so we will begetting that!

Order for the GLC 350e is underway. deposit to be paid on Boxing Day. All options shown in first post other than cooled seats, which is only available in the vinyl (Artico) upholstery. We want leather seats a LOT more than seat cooling. The Nanaimo dealer has only a few allocations because they're kind of small, and the next build slot just opened up for February/March production date. It should arrive here by April or May, which is perfect. So far, the B200 is holding up admirably. I hope to sell it for a few grand once the new car arrives.

Newbs like you are the best! Carry that torch!

Congrats! Coming up to 20 for me too, though my first one was written off back in 2012.

Now it's looking 90-10 that we will keep Snowball!

It's not going to be an anything model, anywhere. The stuff online is all AI.