The clutch and the steering are two mechanical systems that the motorist directs. One said that it wont deteriorate faster than the other: it is the clutch mechanism of course. In particular with the gearbox, in close connection. It happens rather regularly that concerns of gear changes happen on the + str (XXX) +. And even if the clutch is frequently involved, it sometimes happens that we are surprised at the cause of the concerns. In addition, this at times avoids replacing the entire kit. So here are the gearshift concerns The most common.speed-pass-plus-smart-fortwo

+ str (XXX) +: Impossible to pass one of the speeds

Sometimes one of the gears does not pass any more. Or just even or odd speeds. In this case, the clutch is worn. But this is not necessarily related to the entire clutch kit or gearbox of your + str (XXX) +. Sometimes the malfunction comes from a link or a rubber that holds it. The malfunction can also come from the gearbox. It is possible to disassemble it to check that no foreign component is blocking it. If it is damaged, it will have to be changed.

Unable to shift gear once the + str (XXX) + engine is running

Unfortunately, this is a rather common malfunction. Since the engine is off it is possible to shift your gears, this implies that the gearbox of your + str (XXX) + is in good condition. Once the engine is started, it is impossible. The malfunction must come from the clutch. In general it will be essential to change the entire clutch kit. You can try to drop it and look at the status of all the components. As a reminder, it is recommended to change the clutch every 150 km.

+ str (XXX) +: no speed passes

If none of the gears are working, the engine off or in working order, it's really unpleasant. One thing to watch is the wear and tear on the gearbox of your + str (XXX) +. There may be a good chance that the latter is HS. In order to discern where the dysfunction came from it's relatively easy. If you can push the lever in the guide of a speed, but the speed does not engage, it is the clutch which probably holds a malfunction. If the lever seems to be blocked and you cannot push it, the malfunction probably comes from the gearbox. In both cases, you will most likely have to change one or more parts.