Zymeout

Zymeout,Get hold of Eddy at Flying Tiger in Richmond. http://www.flyingtiger.ca/contact.phpHe also sells wiring harnesses etc.HTH,Bil

Thanks Bil and everyone else! I will be contacting Flying tiger today and see what they can do.Carl aka Zymeout

My well maintained 2005 cdi with 53350 km and no previous problems would not start, it was cranking over slowly so replaced the battery with the official smart car replacement two days ago (total cost $146.33 from TPM) still will not start. Have to get it toted to TPM for 8 am Monday, the earlest they can fit me in. Can't wait to see how many thousands it will cost to fix.

Good Luck... I am rather shocked at the quality of the Smart Car. I have spent more on my smart than anyother car I have ever had in my life. Sick thing is....I still kinda believe in them....go figureCarl

OMG| UpdateAfter examining the connects for the main wiring harness and the Control Box on the left of the engine, I found the problem. CORROSION! Many connection pins had corroded right off. Lots of green rust on many of the pins too.So here is a plan for everybody... take a very close look at both ends of the connectors. I am going to apply a water repellent designed for electrical contacts on my other smart car before it gets screwed up too.If all looks good then maybe some silicon or something like it can prevent water getting in.Has anybody had this problem before. This car is out of service until I make a decision on what to do with it. QUOTED REPAIR WOULD HAVE COST 4000.00 PLUS LABOR OF ABOUT 10 HOURS. I thank everybody for their comments too!I wonder if there is a mechanic in the lower mainland who works on smarts because I my try picking up a used harness and control box somewhere...

I have one 2005 and one 2006 cdi's. Both A/C didnt work so after a few questions at Surrey MB... they replace the lines for free! I guess there is a secret warantee. Check it out.

I just took my 2006 smart in cuz it wouldnt fire up... Boundary MB replaced the Computer and Fuel pump....$2800.00.700 kms later I get three bars on the shift indicator and it wont go into gear. Back to Boundary MB on a flat deck.Now I am told the Main Engine wiring harness is fried and the clutch plates are weak. Only130,000 km on it. Driven nicely too.Please give us $6000.00 (six thousand dollars!!!) plus labor.Anybody have any ideas?I am screwed....

Thank you, Franceso. I will use this info and see what kinda of fun I can have. Carl

I recently had my local Boundary MB service department fix my non-starting 2006 CDI Smart. It turned over fine but wont "fire". "Your main computer is fried and it fried your fuel pump too" said the drooling service writer... repair bill $2800.00! Okay...sell one kid, fair enough. Now only 700 km later.. engine starts but when I engage reverse (yes I stepped on the brake) I get a 0 then I got three nice lines. I also got a warning and check engine indicator. So I pushed it back into the garage. Any body have any ideas? My old 1976 500 Cu Inch Eldorado Cadillac is looking like an economy car... But I still have faith in my Smart.Carl

You can do it yourself and it takes less than 10 minutes; the kit at Wal Mart including the hose and 2 cans costs $50. Individual cans are $15. I did it in the parking lot at my office before I came home from work today.So far, I've recharged my car either 3 or 4 times - so at $15 a pop, that's a pretty cheap fix in the life of the vehicle vs. forking out major coin to MB.-Iain

Awsome... its off to Wally-World for me and my Nerd-Car........ Thanks for the info.

My 06 "Nerd Car" had the a/c pack it in. So off I went to my friendly MB dealer. No problem, said the service guy, just come up with $1,100.00 and you will be on your way. BUT WAIT! There is a new and improved cooling line re-fit from the MB, now the cost is $2000.00 bucks! WTF! So does any one know who can do the Dura-cool charge in the Vancouver/Abbotsford area?