Behind these switches you can find rather ingenious systems. Ingenious, but often non-functional! Because it remains a malfunction that we have all seen, for a smart roadster or any car. However before replacing your device, it is necessary to properly know where the problem is coming from. An electrical fault concern? Gears seized? We will try to answer your questions below.
smart roadster: a window goes down but does not go up, or vice versa
Before replacing the component, let's quickly understand how this device works. When you push in or raise the switch on the famous window, there are two switches in practice . The electrical connection goes right when you operate it. It is therefore possible that the malfunction comes from a false contact. Remove the part with a flat screwdriver, and inspect the electrical wiring at its start and end. If the problem is not due to a poor electrical connection, in this situation it is the window regulator motor of your smart roadster that is at fault. It also happens that gears are damaged. Do not hesitate to try to correct the malfunction, but usually it will be necessary to change the complete window regulator.
smart roadster: One window doesn't work at all
It is rather exceptional that the concern comes from the switch, since the two switches or cables would have to be defective. However, you can check if you want to be sure. Therefore, the concern will certainly come from the mechanism of the window regulator of your smart roadster. It happens that the latter comes from engine window lift, or a defective gear. Remove the door covers to check inside. Operate the window to be able to perceive if the engine is running, and try to understand the source of the problem. In case gears get stuck, it is possible to dust and lubricate them. In the event that nothing happens, you will probably have to change the mechanism of the window regulator in its entirety.
smart roadster: Electric window blocked
A window of your smart roadster is stuck. You try to make it go up by actuating the switch or by hand, nothing happens it is blocked. This concern can come from the motor of your window regulator, but usually it will be conceivable to have it assembled by hand. It is therefore much more possible that your window has come out of its rail . When moving, when you mount your window, it comes up against one of the sides. In this situation, there is no point in forcing. You have to clear the door and check what gets stuck in it. If the glass guides are faulty, you will probably have to replace them.
Conclusion:
To sum up, a glass problem on a smart roadster can result from an electric problem, from the system of your window regulator, or from the rails that hold it. We invite you to write a comment if your dysfunction does not appear above. Hoping that this ticket has served you something, good road!