Everything was going well so far. And overnight, your Smart Fortwo 3 does not start more or has trouble starting. The annoying thing is that you don't necessarily really understand where the problem came from. Since it is already too late for your appointment, take a few minutes to understand the problem. Thanks to this text, we will see what will be the most common reasons and how identifier.
The battery of your Smart Fortwo 3 is discharged
This is arguably the most common problem, and probably the easiest to fix. Your headlights of your Smart Fortwo 3 have been on for hours, the bulb in the passenger compartment of the vehicle, or simply the keys on the ignition, or others. All the elements that could consume electricity while engine left off could be the source of the problem. But it also happens when the battery is too old, or alternator. There is a very affordable way to check if your Smart Fortwo 3 battery is dead. If the headlight illumination is lowis that it's a battery problem! However, if the headlights work perfectly, the problem is somewhere else. In order to charge the battery, you probably know how to do it, and you need to remember to always have cable within your trunk. It is also conceivable that the thimbles of the battery be oxidized. In this situation, all you have to do is open your hood and check if they are dirty. In this situation you will be able to remove the dirt with a duster. In case that doesn't work, you will have to replace the battery.
Smart Fortwo 3 starter motor is worn
This is less common than a dead battery, however it could still happen sometimes. In order to discern what to do, you need to know what a starter is for on your Smart Fortwo 3. This is a kind of motor within the engine. The difference is that it is completely electric. It is the latter which enables the motor to be activated, and the electricity necessary for its operation comes from the battery. To repair it, it will sometimes be enough to give a few small strokes on its surface so as to release the coals and thus leave the electricity circulate.
The engine of your Smart Fortwo 3 is flooded
It better not be that. At times it is still plausible to start your Smart Fortwo 3, however it also happens that the engine becomes irreversibly flooded. This is something that happens especially when it is cold. Usually you can figure it out when you try to turn on the engine and you feel a sharp gasoline smell. Sometimes you just have to wait about XNUMX minutes and the problem will be fixed. On gasoline vehicles it is also possible to remove the gasoline in the spark plugs however, this remains a technique not recommended for mechanical apprentices.
Conclusion
If your Smart Fortwo 3 does not start, it may be due to a electric problem and more rarely of a engine problem. You now have some leads to spot the problem, if despite everything it still does not go away, do not hesitate to go to a professional, They're here for that ! Be careful and have a good ride.