Accelerator Pedal AC Pressure sensor Aerial Airbag Controller Airbag Switch Blower Motor Brake Fluid Level Switch Dash Button Bank Door Connector Cabin Heater Duct Temperature Sensor ECU Secondary Engine Connector Front Fog Lights Front Radiator Fan Gearbox Controller...
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451 Engine Mount Change
The 451 engine mount suffers badly from wear which allows too much engine movement, swapping it is very easy.
451 Engine Mount Repair
The engine mount for the 451 is quite poorly designed and splits causing the engine to move a lot.
Considering the cost of a new front engine mount you may as well just repair the original one.
451 ESP Controller Pin Out
The traction control (ESP & ABS) controller is attached to the side of the ABS pump underneath the car. It's shielded by the plastic undertray for protection. It's easily recognised by the several hard brake pipes coming from the unit. Pin Number Wire Colour...
451 ESP Removal
In case you need to spin the wheels to get you out of snow and ice or if you are running your car on a dyno, you need to disable the ESP system.
451 Euro4 Exhaust Retrofit
The Euro4 and Euro5 exhausts are very different but it's easy to retrofit.
451 Exhaust Removal
Fitting an exhaust to a non turbo smart fortwo 451.
451 Exhaust Types
The smart fortwo 451 ran from 2007 to 2014 and in those 7 years we saw a tightening of the emissions laws in Europe which meant that 451 exhausts changed. Due to the confusion, it seems necessary to create a visual list so people know what they need should they need...
451 Exterior Light Wiring
Key:
E = Earth
C4/8 = Connection plug 4, pin 8
Fuse* or F* = Direct connection fuse number
Black Yellow = Wire colour
Modules are labeled in the picture.
451 Facelift Retrofit
Do you own an old 451 but prefer the 2012 facelift bodykit? Time for a change.
451 Factory Cruise Control
This Is All Guesswork A few people have asked me about retrofitting the standard 451 cruise control with the buttons on the steering wheel. I have given them the information required but none of them have actually done it or got back to me. Is Your Car New Enough?...
451 Failed Clutch Actuator
Car Starts & Revs But Doesn't Move Yep, very common now on the 451. Snapped Clutch Actuator Spiral Gear The 451 and Forfour have very similar clutch actuators, both of which suffer from this same fault. Bigger motors and stronger compensation springs for quicker...
451 Fog Light Bulb Change
How to change a blown fog light bulb
451 Foglights/DRL Mod
The 451 foglights are nice, much better than the 450 ones. They are more robust too so are a prime target for modding.
451 Fortwo Arm Rest
Fold the seat down and you'll notice a difference in fabric. This is a join held together by a plastic channel on each side that locks together. Lift it to disconnect... ...the top from the bottom. Pull the fabric cover upwards to reveal a load of metal-work. Look on...
451 Fortwo Bulb List
Smart 451 Fortwo ECE BSN Quantity High Beam H7 499 or 477 2 Low Beam H7 499 or 477 2 Front Fog Light H11 TBC 2 Side Light W5W 501 2 Side Repeater W5W Amber 501A 2 Front Indicator PY21W 581 2 High Level Brake Light T15 or W16W 921 1 Number Plate & Front Interior...
451 Fortwo Coolant Leak
If your car suddenly overheated and you seem to have a waterfall somewhere behind the engine, there's a good chance you have a split coolant pipe.
451 Fortwo Earth Upgrade
Upgrade the 451 Fortwo earth leads
451 Fortwo Fuse Layout
451 Petrol & Diesel Fuse Layout No Amp. Colour 1 Engine 25 A Neutral 2 Windscreen wipers 25 A Neutral 3 Window lifter motor, left and right 20 A Yellow 4 Heater blower 25 A Neutral 5 Fog lights, LED DRLs 10 A Red 6 Parking lights right, instrument lights,...
451 Fortwo Not Selecting Reverse
451 Fortwo 999cc When the 451 fortwo started exhibiting the same problems when selecting reverse, people immediately assumed that smart hadn't learned their lesson and that a faulty brake light switch was to blame as with the previous models. Although it can cause the...