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Premium Mod Roadster Trip Computer Back Light452 Roadster

The standard Trip Computer LEDs started to fail in 2012 and it became more and more widespread. Roadster Trip Computer New ones are no longer available so if the back light fails, you have 5 options. 1 - Live with having no back lighting. 2 - Buy a working over priced...

Normal Mod Roadster Washer Bottle452 Roadster

So, you have a light front end crash and split the water bottle? Time to fit a new one or fix the original one. The access the windscreen washer bottle, you have to take off the front panels. There's a 10mm nut to remove near the top of the filler neck. Then another...

Normal Mod Roadster Wastegate Actuator Hoses452 Roadster

Understanding Engine Hose Position If you have a BCS (Boost Control Solenoid AKA Cycle Valve) as most new smarts do, you will notice that there is a maze of pipes surrounding the turbo. So here is a roundup of where they come from, the colour and where they all go....

Normal Mod Roadster Wheel Disassembly452 Roadster

Choose Your Steering Wheel Roadster non paddle steering wheel Roadster new style paddle steering wheel Brabus V6 steering wheel Non Paddle Steering Wheel The clips are located underneath the red circles. (You can't see them). Hold the steering wheel with the back...

Normal Mod Roadster Window Adjustment452 Roadster

Start by winding the window fully down and remove the wing mirrors by following this guide. Remove the upper triangle panel by removing the inside torx screw. Release the triangle by sliding it upwards. Under the panel is a Torx25 screw holding the door handle in...

Normal Mod Roadster Window Height Adjustment452 Roadster

If your window is stopping too high or low, you need to adjust the internal stop on the window mechanism. Remove the exterior door panel. This will reveal the window mechanism. Look at the top of the front slider, loosen this bolt. Use the window switch to put the...

Premium Mod Roadster Window Regulator Change452 Roadster

Remove the exterior door panel and the interior door liner. The glass is clamped to the window regulator mechanism with 2 bolts. 1 near the front of the window and 1 near the back of the window. Undo them and slide the glass out of the door. Look carefully at the...

Premium Mod Roadster Window Wiring452 Roadster

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.

Normal Mod Roadster Wing Mirror Disassembly452 Roadster

Remove the wing mirror from the car. Grab the corner of the mirror and pull. The closer to the edge you hold it, the more chance the glass will break. So try to get your fingers right behind the back of the mirror, spread the weight and pull gently. Didn't break!...

Premium Mod Roadster Wing Mirror Wiring450 Fortwo452 Roadster

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.

Normal Mod Roadster Wiper Bucket Removal452 Roadster

Remove the wiper arms, the scuttle and the wiper mechanism. Remove the 4 screws holding the bucket to the car. They are Torx20. Disconnect the brakelight switch from the brake pedal. You can leave it plugged in. Lowering the SAM unit fully can give much more room for...

Premium Mod Roadster Wiper Faults452 Roadster

This is another common problem on the Roadster, unfortunately it's not just 1 thing that breaks.

Premium Mod Roadster Wiper Motor452 Roadster

Do you want to pay £60 for a 2nd hand wiper motor that might fail in a few months?
Or do you want a new motor for less than £40?