Is a Smart Fortwo a good car?
It’s easy to see why, because most Fortwo traits are either brilliant or deeply flawed. Able to accommodate unusually tall people, the ForTwo is nippy, potentially cheap to run and surprisingly practical despite its compact dimensions. It’s also very well built, but reliability is patchy.
What are the most common problems with Smart Fortwo cars?
The following chart shows the 22 most common problems for Smart Fortwo cars. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle’s engine and engine cooling (82 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle’s power train (60 problems). Table 2.
Why is the roof on my smart convertible stuck down?
Just brought a smart convertible 53 reg and now the roof is stuck in the down position. When i was putting it up i knocked the button and it went back down again and now wont go up! Also when i go to pull away a ‘c’ appears on the dash and it beeps.
How to measure the reliability of a Smart Fortwo?
Another way to measure the reliability across the model years of the Smart Fortwo is to use the total number of problems reported during the vehicle’s first year in service, as shown in the Table 4. Table 4. Number of problems in vehicle’s; first service year
Where is the Allen key on a smart convertible?
The motor (s) are under the clip-out covers on the inside of the “bar” that crosses over the back of the car. If you remove these, the allen key fits in these. If you only have one motor apparently this was a smart fix… Just brought a smart convertible 53 reg and now the roof is stuck in the down position.
Just brought a smart convertible 53 reg and now the roof is stuck in the down position. When i was putting it up i knocked the button and it went back down again and now wont go up! Also when i go to pull away a ‘c’ appears on the dash and it beeps.
What to do if you have a convertible top problem?
To troubleshoot your convertible top problem, we assume you already know how to locate and check fuses, relays, convertible top components such as lift cylinders, convertible modules, and pumps.
What causes a convertible top to move slow?
Slow convertible top movement can be caused by low hydraulic fluid level, worn lift cylinder, or a failing pump. One side of the convertible top moves faster than the other. If one side is getting ahead of the other, you may have a worn lift cylinder or a stretched or broken tensioning cable.
Why is Max not marked on convertible top?
MAX, in some cases, is not marked because it is the same as the fill hole. You can’t fill them past the filler hole since the fluid will leak out, which is by design. Suppose the fluid level is too low the convertible pump operation completely to protect the motor and the hydraulic system components.