The diode lead isn't fitted to all fortwo 450 smarts but they are fitted to some, (yeah, informative huh!). It's a cable that connects to the alternator and one of the bolts that holds the starter motor to the engine. If the diode breaks down and fails, the alternator...
Smartmods
for all your modding needs, recommended by Evilution
Kane Harrison
Alternator Testing
Find out if the alternator is charging the battery
Aluminium Decorative Parts
Making the inside of the smart look good is an easy task.
Aluminium Gear Knob
Aluminium gear knob replacement
Aluminium Hand Brake Button
Is it a knob or is it a button? I just don't know. What I do know is it needs replacing.
American 451 Interior Trim
Why Fit American Roof Trim? I can only think of 3 reason and I did it for the 3rd one. On non American smarts, there is a lot more internal Tridion on show in the boot. Look at the area around the seatbelt guide. Metal. Looks fine right? Smart decided that Americans...
American 451 Turbo Kits
Info about the American turbo kits for the 451
Angel Eyes 450
Fit angel eye halos to your headlights
Angel Eyes 451
Fit angel eye lights to the headlights of your new fortwo 451
Apple CarPlay On Any Smart
Generally, the easiest option is to just replace the stereo with one that has CarPlay. That's dead easy on the 451 fortwo and 454 forfour as it takes any double DIN stereo so you have a choice of hundreds of stereos. However, it's not so easy on the 450 since that has...
Applying Rain-X
Microscopically, your windscreen is a mountain range.
Applying Vinyl Logos
This shows you how to apply a vinyl logo to your car.
Aquapel
Forget Rain-X, this is the stuff you want.
Auto Button Repair
The part that pushes the switch that activates the automatic function is quite fagile and can break under use or if you attempt to remove the gearknob whilst pressing the button. The repair is fairly easy.
Auto Button Switch Test
Not only can the plastic button snap, the actual switch can fail too. Both will stop you selecting auto
Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror
The fortwo 450 and 451 rear view mirror is universally hated. It's an odd shape and sits too low. I always replace my fortwo rear view mirror (left) with one from a Roadster (right). Apart from the shape, the main difference between the fortwo and Roadster rear view...
Auto Drive Lock Info
As the world gets worse, drive lock is a very important feature that could save you from being carjacked, injured or even killed. Learn about it and find out how to turn it on.
Autolock Anti Hijack 453
Door Autolocking - Anti Hijack Driving into and out of London every night, this feature has stopped me being carjacked 3 times now. It's a very important feature that should be activated. It's so important, I'm leaving this page free to view. This feature...
Axle Caps
A decorative item to add some style to the ends of the suspension tube.
Axle Stands
Do you want to be seriously injured or die whilst playing with your car? No, didn’t think so.