Smart admit that the leaks occur on the Roadster, they even have an official document for fixing the leaks. I am glad to say that there is no copyright information on these documents so there seems to be nothing to stop me posting it here.
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Open The SAM Unit
How to open the SAM unit to waterproof or repair solder joints.
Owners Manual
Download the smart manuals in your chosen language.
P0410 OBD Error
To conform to strict emissions standards, American 451 fortwos have a secondary mixing valve to quickly bring the CAT up to operating temperature.
Paddles Stopped Working
If your paddleshift has stopped working or is temperamental then here are a few tips
Part Numbers
Work out the codes for different colour parts
Penetrating Fluid
There are loads of penetrating fluids on the market but why not make your own?
Performance Air Filters
Performance air filter options
Performing A Compression Test
A handy little test that you can perform at home to gauge the health of your pistons and bores.
Presspley Crack Investigation
An official lab tested the smart turbo to determine why it cracked
Push/Bump Start Your Smart
We all know you can't push start an auto but the smart isn't actually a true auto. It's in the manual but who reads that?
Rear Disc Brake Upgrade
Rear Discs Brakes They look good, no doubt. However, they can reduce braking and be potentially dangerous. This Is Going To Be Unpopular Much like my page explaining why motorcycle engined smarts are shit, this page is going to create a lot of hate. However, as...
Recall SRS1400 – P20B1
Do you like your car NOT bursting into flames? This is the fix for you.
Remove The Airbox
If you are fitting an enclosed induction kit, you will need to remove the airbox.
Removing Chrome With Acid
If you want to spray your headlight internals, you have to remove the chrome. If sandpaper is too much work, how about using acid?
Removing Rust With Science
2 simple chemical processes that remove rust so you don't have to get a wire brush out and do anything strenuous.
Replacement Lambda Sensors
What codes you require so you don't have to pay silly smart prices.
Rev Counter Fault
If your rev counter (rpm gauge) starts playing up and not showing the correct values, it could be the interference suppressor.
Riveting
Pop riveting or blind riveting is a very fast and easy method of fixing one thing to another.
Roadster ABS Unit Removal
On the Roadster, the ABS pump is easy to access. You open the bonnet and remove the front boot bucket. It has 6 pipes, 1 sensor and 1 multipin connector. The outer 2 pipes on the top of the unit go to the brake master cylinder. The remaining 4 pipes go to each wheel....