The clutch doesn't last forever. It wears down causing slipping and poor pull away.
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Kane Harrison
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.
Roadster Dash Vent Removal
Remove the dash top button bank to reveal 2x Torx20 screws that fix the central vent in position. Remove these. Slide the central vent assembly towards the rear of the car... ...and then angle upwards so the screw tabs clear the light guide. The central vent is now...
Roadster Dashboard Removal
Remove the top button bank, the dash pods, passenger airbag and the central dash vent. Pull off the 4 heater sliders. If you snap any of the sliders during removal, look here. Remove the speedo and surround. Underneath you'll find 2x Torx20 screws. Remove them. Pull...
Roadster Door Barrel Removal
Remove the door panel and remove the catch mechanism. As an extra, you'll have to remove the 3rd cable. It's this cable that connects the latch mechanism to the key operated lock located just above the handle. Drill out the rivet just below the lock, twist the lock...
Roadster Door Card Removal
How to remove the unremovable door cards
Roadster Door Lock Removal
*Something* Doesn't Work Either the door doesn't close, stay closed, open, lock or unlock. These are all problems with the door catch. Single Unit Unlike the 450 which has a separate door closure switch and separate solenoid, the Roadster is a single unit. So, if it...
Roadster Door Panel Removal
Door panel removal for the Roadster