Scangauge causing dead battery? - 451 smart fortwo

Mr.B.... "hopefully i am fixe…

2009-03-04T16:07:02.786Z

Mr.B.... "hopefully i am fixed." ????? LOL that is a statement that could haunt you for ages!!! Too funny!

i installed a pioneer in my p…

2009-03-04T07:44:24.407Z

i installed a pioneer in my pure and had to turn it on every time after starting. a few months later, i replaced the pioneer with a smart #10, it comes on after starting and goes off when i shut the car down, but will turn on if i hit the on button with the key out.

my only problem has been the shifter sticking at sub-zero temps, 2 shifter replacements and yesterday i had the brake switch replaced, hopefully i am fixed. my battery has held up well, being parked for weeks at sub-freezing temps when new, and for 2 days at a time in sub-freezing temps with the SG2 hooked up. but i have a pure, no power goodies...

Thanks for the info. The deal…

2009-03-04T03:00:18.005Z

Thanks for the info.
The dealership called today and confirmed that the battery is not strong enough and they will order a new updated battery.

well its not an official reca…

2009-03-04T02:58:36.247Z

well its not an official recall yet, as they don't have all the replacement batteries with higher amp rating, YET. Your #2 issue is one of those weird ones that we have not figured out yet either. its totally random and some radios have it manifested and others don't. I don't know if the radios are made by two companies or what! Mine comes on as I left it before turning off the car....and then back on... We looked at 5 others and some did it and others did not.. Radio 9s.... Radio10s... it seemed not to be a factor.

That 'downshift from paddles'…

2009-03-03T23:19:44.930Z

That 'downshift from paddles' thing is cool, but my wife hates it...she bumps the paddle by accident and over revs the motor.

#1. Battery recall on early '…

2009-03-03T17:46:24.261Z

#1. Battery recall on early '08's?

#2. Radio does NOT come on on either my '08 nor my '09 when I start the car. '08 is basic radio, '09 is upgrade sound sys.

Both cars have comfort pkg., neither has had batt issue.

there is a battery recall for…

2009-03-03T16:09:49.623Z

there is a battery recall for smarts with the comfort package as the original has an amp rating that is way to weak. and while at it they will flash your transmission to upgrade the software to 09. that will give you the ability to down shift with the paddles even in AUTO mode.

Out of town again for 3 days.…

2009-03-03T03:38:07.612Z

Out of town again for 3 days. I come home and my battery is dead. Flatbeding it to the dealer this time.

I turned off my auto wipers a…

2009-01-14T23:39:02.103Z

I turned off my auto wipers and lights and reinstalled my scangauge. The car has sat 3 days and no battery drain.

Thanks Sato

2009-01-06T07:05:23.649Z

Thanks Sato