Very popular with Ricers. Upgrading the engine earth can release more power and torque from your engine, make your stereo sound better and increase your MPG.
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450 Fortwo ECU Cloning
Cloning The 450 Fortwo ECU Cloning is a process where you take data from 1 item and copy it to another to make an exact replica. Why Would I Need To Do That? ECU's have been known to fail from water ingress, electrical damage from fitting the battery the wrong way...
450 Fortwo Engine Removal
The photos are from a 700cc engine but the 600 is pretty much the same. 450 Engine Removal Step 0: Disconnect the battery earth connection. Look at the engine, just above the oil filter. You'll see the coolant drain plug. Use a 6mm allen key to open it a couple of...
450 Fortwo Front Bearings
Replace The Front Wheel Bearings Parts Required: Stretch hub bolt - 0001906V005000000 - 1 per side. Front bearing hub - 0001870V02300000 - 1 per side. Fitting Remove the brake disc and brake calliper. Remove the centre cap to reveal the centre bolt. There isn't much...
450 Fortwo Handbrake Lever Removal
You will give yourself more access if you remove the rear carpet but just sliding the seats forward and pulling the carpet forward will work too. Let the handbrake down. This releases the grip on the self adjusting ratchet mechanism. Look at the hinge end of the...
450 Fortwo LCD
The smart LCD display tells us a lot of useful information if you know what you are looking at.
450 Fortwo Not Selecting Reverse
The problem with sensors and automation is it only takes 1 thing for everything to go wrong.
450 Fortwo Rear Bearings
If you fit larger alloys there is a good chance that after a few years one or more of your wheel bearings will develop a squeak. The squeak will get worse and eventually the whole thing will seize.
450 Fortwo SE Drive
It's a gear stick, pretty boring eh? Not if you are me. SE is short for Sequential. The SE Drive contains some clever things like magnetically controlled non contact switches and a pretty nifty but simple gear stick locking device. Let's have a closer look. SE Drive...
450 Fortwo SMD LEDs
Changing the 509T bulbs in the Speedo, LCD and Pods is an easy job, the next step is to replace the SMD (surface mounted device) LEDs located throughout the car. this will match the colours to the speedo and will look much better overall.
450 Fortwo Speedo Cloning
Cloning The Fortwo Speedo Cloning is a process where you take data from 1 item and copy it to another to make an exact replica. Why Would I Need To Do That? If your speedo has failed completely, has a hardware or PCB fault, you need to fit a new speedo. Can I Just Fit...
450 Fortwo Towing
How to tow your smart to safety.
450 Fortwo Transmission Pin Out
Transmission (Gear Box) Connections If you are experiencing the 3 Bar error on the speedo display, there is a very high chance that the issue lies with the wiring loom to actuators and sensors that control the gearbox. A visual inspection of the wiring loom often...
450 Fortwo Trip Computer
The roadster can be fitted with a groovy looking trip computer that can perform a number of tasks. I wanted it on my smart For2 so here's how to do it.
450 fortwo Water Pump Change
How to change the water pump in a suprex engine
450 Front Bumper Removal
Guide to show you how to remove the front panels
450 Front Frame Removal
The main front frame has a few jobs, the main one is that it holds the radiators. If you need to change either radiators or replace the frame after a crash, here's how it's done. Take off the front panels. Take off the front crash bar. Look on eather side of the...
450 Fuel Filter Replacement
Not the easiest thing to get to but it helps to know where to look.
450 Fuel Flap Locking Solenoid
Fuel Flap Lock Solenoid Removal Remove the rear light on the fuel flap side. You do this by removing the 2x 10mm plastic nuts from the top and bottom of the side of the light. Hinge the light away from the car... ...and disconnect the wiring connector. You can now see...
450 Fuel Injector Removal
Warning Fuel injectors are connected to fuel pipes. Fuel can set you on fire and make your day miserable. No smoking, lighting farts or juggling flaming batons whilst you are doing this. It is important that you do NOT have the keys in the car. If the ignition gets...