Moritz G dismantled the accelerator pedal and measured the resistances should you need to double check yours.
Smartmods
for all your modding needs, recommended by Evilution
Kane Harrison
Accessing The 453 Fusebox
Wouldn't be great if accessing the fusebox was the same for both LHD and RHD smart 453? Wouldn't it be nice if the owners manuals in the 1st run of RHD 453s actually gave the correct information as to how to access the fuse box? Unfortunately, this isn't the case....
Accident Essentials
So, Someone Crashed Into You! At some point in your driving life, some idiot will probably crash into you. It's not something you are prepared for and few people really know what to do or what information to take. However, the quality of the information you take down...
Acronyms In The Smart World
SAM, TIK, OBD. What the hell does it all mean?
Acrylic Items
The lovely people at www.Metal-Monkey.co.uk don't just do metal,
Adding Android Auto To 453
Adding Android Auto To A Non Android Auto Smart 453 This adds Android Auto, Mirrorlink, Siri & Google Assistant. Neelfyn had been tinkering around with this for quite a few days and thought it'd be useful to share, as the little information he could find online on...
Adding DAB To Highline Stereo
Adding DAB Radio To The Bosch Highline When I say "add DAB", I don't mean some shit add-on box that pipes the music in through through the RF port and needs to be controlled via the shit add on box. I'm talking about a system that displays on the main screen and can...
Adding DAB to The 453
Adding DAB Radio To The 453 When I say "add DAB", I don't mean some shit add-on box that pipes the music in through through the RF port and needs to be controlled via the shit add on box. I'm talking about a system that displays on the main screen and can be...
Adjusting The Mirrors
Adjust the rear view mirror and the wing mirrors.
Adjusting The Seats
Adjusting The Seats It is vitally important that the seat is correctly adjusted for the driver before you set off. You must be able to reach the pedals and the steering wheel with your back just touching the back rest. Longitudinal Movement Protruding from the front...
Adjusting The Windows
Adjusting The Windows Each window has its own button located on the door. The windows will only operate with the ignition in the 1 position. To open the window, press the switch down on the appropriate side. To close the window, press the switch up on the appropriate...
Aerial Modifications
The smart aerial is too long, makes too much noise, distracts as you drive and doesn't even give a good reception. Let's make it look nice or make it functional.
Aftermarket Handbrake Sleeve
Available from most Halfords/Ripspeed for the tiny sum of £14.99
Air Bag Connectors
450 Fortwo Both the steering wheel and passenger airbag use the same connector. Amphenol CA252 Assuming the link stays live, this connector looks like item 5 here. Have a look around AliExpress and search for hairspring plug and then visually match it to what you...
Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning The air conditioning does two things: Cools down the air. Dehumidifies the air. Dehumidifying removes the water from the air. In the summer this allows your sweat to evaporate which naturally cool the body. In the winter it helps demist the windows....
Air Conditioning Gas Quantities
AC Gas Type And Quantity Model Gas Type Gas Qty Grams Oil Type Oil Qty Millilitres 450 Fortwo 600cc R134A 620 ± 10 PAG 46 or PAO 68 180 450 Fortwo 700cc R134A 450 ± 10 PAG 46 or PAO 68 180 450 Fortwo Diesel R134A 450 ± 10 PAG 46 or PAO 68 180 451 Fortwo Non Turbo...
Air Locks – Bleeding
An air lock in the coolant system can cause overheating of the engine, a cooked turbo or just lack of heat from the heater. Lets get rid of it.
Airbag Connector Maintenance
More often than not, air bag fault lights are bought on by the seat side air bags
Airbag Connector Replacement
The seat side airbag connections are poor and cause airbag errors so let's change them for better ones
Airbag Delete Resistor
Maybe you keep having an airbag light come on, perhaps you have fitted an aftermarket steering wheel, maybe you are tired of the seat side airbag connections failing. Of course, there are other possibilities such as wishing to use aftermarket seatbelt reels or you...