Is the seat heater on a Smart Fortwo out of warranty?
Car is out-of-warranty, but part was replaced earlier, so the entire repair was no-charge. Headlight out and the car is not even a year old. Seat heater went out, ordered part.
What kind of engine does Smart Fortwo have?
70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD A/C Fan Failure, 2nd time same car within 2 years and 30K miles. 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD
When did the Fortwo Smart car go on sale?
On sale here since 2008, the Fortwo was designed to zip through congested urban traffic and easily park in spaces where even subcompacts couldn’t fit. It was envisioned as the ideal conveyance for contemporary urban-dwellers, thanks to its tiny footprint, frugal powertrain offerings and relatively affordable price.
How much horsepower does a smart car have?
Mounted in the rear of the vehicle, it produced 70 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 68 foot-pounds of torque at 4,500 rpm. While that sounds like very little power compared to other modern vehicles, keep in mind that the Fortwo tipped the scales at just 1,808 pounds.
Car is out-of-warranty, but part was replaced earlier, so the entire repair was no-charge. Headlight out and the car is not even a year old. Seat heater went out, ordered part.
How much does it cost to fix a smart car heater?
The heater stopped blowing air in the smart car, and the dealership wanted $380 for a new motor plus labour to fix this. I found a fix online at http://www.evilution.co.uk/719 and cleaned out the copper terminals inside the motor. It took about 20 minutes, and cost $0! Loading…
70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD A/C Fan Failure, 2nd time same car within 2 years and 30K miles. 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD
Are there any electrical problems with the Smart Fortwo?
70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD Heater fan motor became intermittent. Common problem with many Smarts. Fan motor commutator is poorly made and wears excessively on brushes on $580 motor. Repaired myself by smoothing commutator and repositioning brushes after cleaning. Starter motor was stuck.