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...
Smartmods
for all your modding needs, recommended by Evilution
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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...
Airbag Impact Sensors
It's quite rare for the airbag impact sensors to fail but it can occur. There are 3 possible types of impact sensor. Front Impact Sensors One on each side of the front crash bar. Only fitted on American 451 fortwos. Side Impact Sensors Fitted to each side of the car,...
Airbag Light On
It's on, find out why and what it means
Airplay In The Car
History Shortly after getting my iMac in 2008, I bought an Apple Airport Express to stream music from iTunes to my stereo using Airplay. When Apple released the iPad in 2010, I noticed it could also Airplay music to the Airport Express an immediately started thinking...
Alloy Wheel Information
Everything you need to know is already written on your wheels
Alloy Wheel Protectors
Do you want to add a bit of colour to you alloys or just want to protect them from those kerbs? Fit protectors
Alternative Smart Buyers Guide
What This Page Isn't This isn't a guide of things to check on a smart before buying. This is more important than that. This is the page that asks you why you want a smart and then suggests why you actually don't. Why Don't I Want A Smart Then? This site helps you fix...
Alternator Diode Lead
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...