The timing chain runs from the crankshaft up to the camshaft. For every 2 turns of the crankshaft, the camshaft will turn once. This relation between the 2 sprockets must stay the same at all times to keep the combustion cycle working and to stop the valves from...
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Roadster Charcoal Canister
Removal Of The Canister Look at the rear offside of the car. Jack the car up, remove the wheel and remove the arch liner to reveal the charcoal canister in the front of the arch. The inlet and outlet pipe run down and into the underneath of the canister. Cut the zip...
Roadster Clutch Actuator Gaiter
I'm sure you know that the clutch actuator is a bit of a weak spot. It doesn't snap the spiral like the 451 and 454 however, it does dry up internally which will slow down the movement. The only thing that stops the water from getting into the casing is a rubber boot....
Roadster Clutch Actuator Servicing
Originally there were 3 options to fixing a slipping/badly adjusted clutch. Have the clutch actuator retaught on a star machine. If that couldn't be done as the machine bought up errors, New clutch actuator fitted. This was the option given to me at smart. If that...
Roadster Clutch Actuator Setting
Removing The Clutch Actuator For Smart Roadster 1. Switch off the ignition. 2. Wait for approximately 1 minute. 3. Make sure the clutch is completely closed. 4. Disconnect the electric connection on the clutch actuator motor. 5. Loosen clutch actuator (5) screws...
Roadster Clutch Actuator Testing
Testing an item off of the car can prove if it is working or not.
Bench testing allows you to narrow down your searches if something is faulty as it allows the individual testing of complicated items.
Roadster Clutch Removal
The clutch doesn't last forever. It wears down causing slipping and poor pull away.
Roadster Coil Pack Removal
Open the engine cover and look between you and the large smart logo on the air inlet manifold. They are covered in a bunch of shit so I have coloured them in so you can see where they are. Each one of the 3 coil packs have a 4 wire connector... ...disconnect it....
Roadster Coolant Draining/Filling
Draining The best way to drain the system is at its lowest point, in the smart's case they have actually installed a coolant drain plug that can be removed with a 6mm allen key. It is located on the back of the engine. Lay down under the back of the car and you'll see...
Roadster Coolant Radiator Removal
Important Don't piss about with the coolant system until the car is cold. High pressure scalding coolant is rarely forgiving to your face, arms and balls. Feel the pipes and remove the coolant filler cap in the engine bay. Removal Open the bonnet, remove the storage...
Roadster Coolant Specifications
Coolant Colour Don't pay too much attention to the colour of the coolant, it doesn't necessarily tell you what it is made from (propylene glycol, ethylene glycol etc). It is recommended that you top up with the same type coolant but if you bought the car new, you...
Roadster Crossmember Tie Bar
The Roadster front subframe isn't the greatest piece of engineering.
Roadster Cruise Control Functions
This is the cruise control stalk. The symbols on yours may vary. Cruise Control Whilst driving, pressing the end button will turn the cruise control on and off. The ring can be rotated down and then released, this sets the cruise control at your current speed. If the...
Roadster Cycle Valve Change
Cycle Valve - Fault Symptoms If your car goes into safe mode every now and then, it could well be a faulty cycle valve. Try pulling and refitting fuse 27. If that temporarily fixes the issue, you need a new cycle valve. The valve can also fail in such a way that the...
Roadster Cylinder Head Removal
I'll apologise right now. I took these photos almost exactly 2 years ago so I can only write about what I remember and what I can make out from the photos. Some more of the finer details may be missing or hazy but you'll work it out. If you see anything obvious I...
Roadster Dash Button Removal
These are the dash top buttons. On the fortwo you have the same thing but it's in a triangle shape. You may hear this button set called the safety triangle. That's why. You will always have the central locking button and hazard light button. Below that, depending on...
Roadster Dash Pod Lighting
The Roadster uses a great deal more surface mounted LEDs than the For2 which restricts the changing and what colour filters you can use.
Roadster Dash Pod Removal
Remove the dash top buttons to reveal the 2 screws holding the pods in place. Remove these, I think they were Torx20. Then lift the pods out. The cable runs into the dash and behind where all of the stereo wiring is. Whip the stereo out and you'll find the 6 to 10 way...
Roadster Dash Pod Wiring
In the Roadster you can have additional instruments fitted.
Roadster Dash Pod 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.