How do you turn on a Smart car?
Hold your foot on the brake pedal and push the gear lever to the neutral position. key to position 2 briefly and the car will start the engine. On the diesel smart, as you turn the key to position 1 the preheater light will come on. When this light goes out you can turn the key briefly to position 2 to start the car.
What does it mean when your car won’t start when you turn the key?
If you hear a clicking sound, this often means the electrical components are not working. However, if there is no sound at all, and especially if you see the dashboard lights or dials come on when you turn the key, this often means the engine simply won’t even try to start since it’s not getting that needed signal from the key.
What should I do if my Smart car won’t start?
(this thanks to RW) quick dx is to pull PCV line off intake, spray starter fluid into the hole for 2-3 seconds then try to start it. If it fires AT ALL even for a second or two it’s got spark and is not getting fuel.
Can a transponder key cause a car to not start?
If your key has a large casing on top of it that allows you to open the locks with the touch of a button, then your car has a transponder key. Note how this key could be the reason that your car won’t start, and what to do about it. 1. The key battery is dead
How can you tell if your car key is at fault?
The only real way of diagnosing a car that won’t start is by having a mechanic actually check all its components, but one sure way of knowing that the key may be at fault is if you don’t hear any sounds when you try to start the car. If the engine grinds but doesn’t turn over, this usually means you have a weak battery.
What should I do if my car key won’t turn in?
If your key won’t turn in car, you may need to replace your ignition lock cylinder. Replacing an ignition lock cylinder can vary, as older vehicles generally cost around $40.00 for the part and 1-2 hours of labor, taking your cost to around $250. On newer vehicles, the lock cylinder is electronic in the sense that it reads the key’s programming.
Why does my car ignition key not work?
A quick guide to problems and solutions to why the ignition key won’t start the car. Possible reasons and solutions. There may be a few reasons why the ignition won’t start the car. Some of them are mechanical (such as a dead battery) and some of them are transponder key-related issues.
What to do when your car won’t start?
If this does not work, rock the steering wheel as you jiggle the key in the ignition. You can mix and match with the methods of turning the wheel and moving the key. As soon as the key turns the steering wheel will unlock, and the car should start. If the key does not turn, then you may have a more severe issue.
Why does my steering wheel not turn when I turn the key?
Turn the Steering Wheel The most common reason that a car key will not turn is that the steering wheel has locked. This will happen when the steering wheel has been moved after the key has been removed from the ignition cylinder. Turn the steering wheel to the right and left.