Why do I hear a swishing sound when I start my car?
However, if the solenoid mechanism is too worn to engage the flywheel, all you’ll hear is a swishing sound as the armature in the starter spins all by itself, unable to crank the engine to a start. So this sound may indicate that the solenoid in the starter is worn out.
Why does my Smart Car not turn over?
I have a 2008 Smart Car Convertible. I have had the same problem of the car starting but not turning over. Put the car in neutral and push it forward a foot or two. Try it again. I had the same problem and took it into the dealer and they said that it was the clutch and replaced it and charged me for it.
What do you hear when you try to start your car?
If the gears on the flywheel-flexplate and pinion aren’t able to mesh properly, all you hear is the sound of metal teeth clashing loudly. When you try to start your car, you may hear no sound at all. A failed system component (for example, relay or safety switch)
What to do when your smart won’t start?
Put the car in neutral and push it forward a foot or two. Try it again. I had the same problem and took it into the dealer and they said that it was the clutch and replaced it and charged me for it. They said that it is a manual transmission with not covered by the warranty or the extended service.
Is there a smart car that won’t start?
Yesterday at the International Plowing Match it was raining quite a bit (tons of mud is a understatement) and drove out to the store and then back, parked it and it won’t start. Left it for a day and tried to start it and nothing here’s what I see:
I have a 2008 Smart Car Convertible. I have had the same problem of the car starting but not turning over. Put the car in neutral and push it forward a foot or two. Try it again. I had the same problem and took it into the dealer and they said that it was the clutch and replaced it and charged me for it.
What should I do if my car is making weird noises?
With a twist of the key or poke of its start button your vehicle’s engine should fire up with the urgency of a physician responding to a code blue. Of course it should also idle as smoothly as a sewing machine running a line of chain stitches. If this isn’t the case you ought to take note because something serious could be awry.
Is the Check Engine light on on my Smart Car?
Decent on the mechanical side. No there is no check engine light on. I also had the same problem today. Yesterday, everything was fine, today, it goes through a complete crank cycle, but no start, and no sign of any kick at all.