No problem so far. But one fine morning, your smart fortwo won't start more or has trouble starting. What is annoying is that we do not know completely where the problem came from. Since you must have missed your appointment, take a few minutes to understand the problem. We will see in this article what are the most common situations and how to do them identifier.smart-fortwo-start-up problem

Your smart fortwo's battery is exhausted

This is without any uncertainty the most common concern, and certainly the most elementary to correct. The headlights of your smart fortwo stayed on all night, the light in the passenger compartment of the car, or quite simply the keys on the ignition, etc. All the elements that could use electricity while the engine block is off could be the cause of the malfunction. However, this also happens if the battery is very old, or why not alternator. In order to check if the battery of your smart fortwo is empty there is a super affordable way. If the headlight lighting is abnormally low, that means it's a battery problem! However, assuming that the headlights work properly, it shows that the concern comes from elsewhere. In order to recharge the battery, you most certainly know how to do it, and you need to think about systematically having cable inside your car. It is still conceivable that the thimbles of the battery be oxidized. In this case you just need to open your hood and see if they are dirty. In this case you will be able to remove the oxidation with a stroller. If this does not work, you will need to replace the battery.

The starter on the smart fortwo is worn out

It happens less frequently than an empty battery however it can still happen sometimes. In order to understand the steps to be followed, you must understand what a starter is used for on your smart fortwo. This is a kind of engine inside the engine. The difference is that it is fully electric. It is the latter that will start the engine, and the electricity necessary for its activity comes from the battery. To make it work it will sometimes be enough to strike several small strokes on its surface so as to separate the coals in order to let the electricity circulate.

The engine of your smart fortwo is flooded

It is better that it is not that. Sometimes it is still possible to start your smart fortwo, but it also happens that the engine remains clearly broken. It happens especially when it is cold. Often you can understand this when you try to start the engine and there is a sharp gasoline smell. It is often enough to wait about 20 minutes and the problem will be fixed. On petrol vehicles it is also possible to dry the petrol at the level of spark plugs however, it is a combination not recommended for DIY beginners.

Conclusion

If your smart fortwo does not start, the problem may be due to electric problem and less frequently of a engine problem. You now know the main ways to distinguish the problem, and if it persists, we invite you to go to a professional, they are paid for it after all! Have a good trip and be careful.