How do I reset my Smart Fortwo transmission?

How do I reset my Smart Fortwo transmission?

Procedure Reset Transmission Adaptive Learning DIY

  1. Turn the key to position 2. You should see all the dash lights come on.
  2. Press the gas pedal all the way.
  3. Wait.
  4. Turn key to OFF, position 0.
  5. Release the gas pedal.
  6. Wait 2 minutes.
  7. Start the car and drive.

What was the problem with my Smart Fortwo transmission?

Passenger side axle seal was leaking. They replaced it and the axle (if the axles surface isn’t smooth where it contacts the seal it will destroy the seal, probably what happened here). Radiator Fan was making Horrible noise. Replaced, the fan is also the radiator, and condensor mounting frame, so it is a decently complex job.

Why is my Smart Fortwo not shifting into gear?

Smart offered a software fix, to address that issue. Had that done, then problem progressed, to shifting to neutral while driving, and stalling out. . . At times car, would restart, but it would not shift into gear, indicating only a flashing neutral position.

Are there any transmission not go into gear problems?

Smart Fortwo owners have reported 11 problems related to transmission not go into gear (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Smart Fortwo based on all problems reported for the Fortwo.

Is the 2013 Smart Fortwo a good car?

I bought a used 2013 Smart Fortwo with 27k miles on it from a Mercedes dealer. Love this car. I drive it 50 miles round trip daily to work averaging 38mpg. At first I was skeptical about driving it at high speeds or in heavy traffic, but my experiences have been all good.

Passenger side axle seal was leaking. They replaced it and the axle (if the axles surface isn’t smooth where it contacts the seal it will destroy the seal, probably what happened here). Radiator Fan was making Horrible noise. Replaced, the fan is also the radiator, and condensor mounting frame, so it is a decently complex job.

Smart offered a software fix, to address that issue. Had that done, then problem progressed, to shifting to neutral while driving, and stalling out. . . At times car, would restart, but it would not shift into gear, indicating only a flashing neutral position.

Smart Fortwo owners have reported 11 problems related to transmission not go into gear (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Smart Fortwo based on all problems reported for the Fortwo.

Why does my Smart Fortwo not go into reverse?

Gear shift lever freezes in park & therefore will not allow car to move. It’s a problem that happens about once a week, the car won’t go into reverse, and sometimes won’t go into any gear at all. This has been recurring for 2 years, and the dealership pretends there is no problem.

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