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Mechanical
26/10/202327/10/2023driveroadsterNo Comments

Smart Roadster V6 Bi-Turbo: The Pinnacle of Automotive Art

THE LEGEND... wait for it.. Some cars transcend mere modes of transportation; they become works of art in their own right. The Smart Roadster V6 Bi-Turbo is one such masterpiece, seamlessly blending aesthetics with engineering excellence. In this article, we…
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Mechanical
Crankshaft Sensor Replacement (Smart Roadster)
10/10/202304/11/2023driveroadsterNo Comments

Replacing the Crankshaft Position Sensor in a Smart Roadster 452: A Step-By-Step Guide

Are you experiencing engine stalling and warning lights due to a faulty crankshaft position sensor in your Smart Roadster 452 (model code)? Don't worry; we've got you covered. In this step-by-step guide, we'll walk you through the process of replacing…
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Interior
side mirror cover replacement
10/10/202304/11/2023driveroadsterNo Comments

Upgrading Manual Side Mirrors to Electric Controls in Your Smart Roadster

Are you ready to enhance the convenience and modernity of your Smart Roadster? It's time to embark on a simple but impactful upgrade - replacing your manual side mirror controls with electric ones. In this video, I'll show you the…
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Interior
Speaker cover replacement
10/10/202328/10/2023driveroadsterNo Comments

Smart Roadster Broken Speaker Cover Replacement

Hello, Smart Roadster enthusiasts! In this video, we'll guide you through the visual process of installing Smart Roadster speaker outer covers. Visual Highlights Step-by-Step Demonstration: You'll see a detailed step-by-step demonstration of how to replace your speaker outer covers. Close-Up…
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Mechanical
oil-change-452-smart-roadster
10/10/202305/11/2023driveroadsterNo Comments

How to Change Oil and Filter in a Smart Roadster 452: Step-by-Step Guide

Vehicle maintenance is crucial for both your driving safety and the longevity of your engine. As Smart Roadster 452 owners, we take special care of our cars, and in this article, I'll share how I performed my own oil and…
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Electronics
spare key second key coding
07/04/202313/04/2023driveroadsterNo Comments

Buying & Coding new spare key from Aliexpress

Smart Roadster keys contain a transponder that is recognized by the vehicle's immobilizer system. This transponder checks if the key is original and provides the necessary codes for the vehicle to start. When you replace your key, the immobilizer system…
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Road Trips
smart roadster 452
17/05/202207/04/2023driveroadsterNo Comments

First Meeting with Smart Roadster

This is my first post about the smart Roadster therefore I want to start with the beginning story of “How we decided to buy a Smart Roadster?”

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The Smart Roadster (W452) was a two-door, two-seater sports car (S-segment in Europe) first introduced in 2002 by Smart GmbH. Sales of the Roadster and Roadster Coupé were mostly successful, and the production ended in November 2005 after 43,000 Roadsters were made. The last one built now resides in the Mercedes-Benz Museum.