- Engine / equipment
- smart forfour 454 (Mitsubishi petrol and 1.5 cdi)
- Period mentioned
- 2004–2006
- Symptoms
- A six-speed automated gearbox (Softouch) that jumps out of gear, lurches at low speed or sticks in a gear; failed clutch or actuator; engine management that fails and strands the car; a short-lived starter battery; brakes and suspension worn with age.
- Possible cause described
- It is almost identical to the Mitsubishi Colt and, according to CarWiki, reliable apart from these points. Honest John records cases of a replaced actuator and a failed ECU afterwards.
- Check for the garage
- Test the automated gearbox slowly and in reverse; test the battery.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
KNOWN FAULT · Smart
Automated gearbox, engine management and battery on the smart forfour 454
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How much does it cost to repair this fault?
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.
A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Calculate estimateHow is it checked?
Test the automated gearbox slowly and in reverse; test the battery.
What are the symptoms?
A six-speed automated gearbox (Softouch) that jumps out of gear, lurches at low speed or sticks in a gear; failed clutch or actuator; engine management that fails and strands the car; a short-lived starter battery; brakes and suspension worn with age.
Which cars and years does it affect?
- Brands
- Smart
- Engine / equipment
- smart forfour 454 (Mitsubishi petrol and 1.5 cdi)
- Period mentioned
- 2004–2006
Taking it to a garage?
Models with this entry
- Smart forfour (454)2004–2006
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