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Coolant low, check engine on, rough startup/idle, no heat.
Hi there. Thanks for contacting us today. In most cases, what you are describing is an indication of either an obstruction in the heater core or a coolant leak near the heater core. You should see some coolant leaking near...
Seeping rear right axle seal
Hello, thank you for writing in. Apologies for the difficulty in obtaining a quote. Smart Cars are a little harder to price out, and our website may not have been automatically able to do so. The average price range for...
Engine cranks, ignition is slow, and car won't start
It sounds to me like you have an issue with your battery (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-battery) or your starter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-starter). The battery could be weak or bad, unable to supply the sufficient voltage when needed to start the vehicle. The starter could also...
Water in battery box also flows into electronics and computer
Hello. It is likely that you have an AC drain port that is restricted which will cause water to build up and overflow, or a drain port leaking before the water can properly exit. The AC produces water from the AC compressor and...
Engine light came on and the gas cap is stuck
Hello. Your particular vehicle has what is known as the smart pin which will lock the gas when the vehicle itself is locked. If you unlock the vehicle with the key fob, the pin should disengage and you will be...
Reverse gear not working in my automatic car
If the vehicle is having trouble shifting I would suggest having your transmission inspected (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/not-able-to-change-gears-inspection) by a knowledgable technician, such as one from YourMechanic, as there are many reasons why this could happen. I would first check to make sure...
My Smart Fortwo has a misfire on cylinder 2. The spark plugs are oily and besides that the clutch actuator needs to be replaced
Hello, thank you for writing in. The issues will need to be evaluated before we can determine what the best plan of action would be. At this point, we cannot determine how long the repairs will last, or if they...
I keep getting a cylinder 3 misfire code P0303. I have replaced the spark plugs and ignition coils and have had no luck.
Hello There, You may want to try checking things like mass air flow sensor, fuel pressure, injector connections/pulses, etc. Often times, when these components are not working properly or causing a lean fuel condition, this may cause a misfire due...
When moving the shifter in reverse, it won't engage
Yes, your description is that of a common problem. The issue usually results from a clutch being out of adjustment. The adjustment that you likely need is known as the clutch actuator adjustment. To adjust the clutch, the technician must loosen...
Car did not engage going forward, nor in reverse
Hi we will be happy to help. The issue you are experiencing is likely due to a form of preventive maintenance that your vehicle needs. The maintenance that I'm referring to is the clutch actuator adjustment. Overtime, the clutch will...
Car will not accelerate while driving
Hi, is there any more information you can give us about the acceleration issue? These cars are known to have a slight hesitation when starting from a stop so it may be normal. Since the car is under 5 years...

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