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JULIO O MORALES commented on Ben's blog post 'Engine Light ON'
It happen to me when I plugg in the cell charger. I tookthe car  to the dealer and told me to disconnect the charger when is wasn't in used and worked.
Jun 27, 2011
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Ben replied to steve's discussion 'service indicator on dash'
These are the types of things that people should be sued for. It is crazed to take a car in and not even have the work performed and they still pass you a heft bill. I know nothing about cars. I've got to find someone in Tampa to work on this…
Jul 13, 2010
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Ben replied to steve's discussion 'service indicator on dash'
$700 is absurd. They are trying to milk you. I'd contact corporate and tell them. That is absolutely absurd. It is a louzy oil change.
Jul 12, 2010
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Ben commented on Ben's blog post 'Engine Light ON'
Myother issue was that I had a GPS and it screwed up the electrical system when plugged in. Took it off and the light went off. It was an inexpensive Chinese made GPS. But in the final analysis is shouldn't have made the light come on. That was…
Jul 12, 2010
Jeremy commented on Ben's blog post 'Engine Light ON'
A check engine light can happen if the car is completely toped off with fuel. the light will come on about 10 to 50 miles after you leave the gas pump, and then it goes off after you let the car sit with the engine off for a while, and some times…
Jul 12, 2010
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2009, red, 2K miles, A/C, fog lights, floor mats, terrific radio with CD player, power steering. $15K
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Ben commented on Ben's blog post 'Engine Light ON'
Check to make sure the gas cap is tighten. I have had trouble with the same Cabrio car ... 2008... and continue to have issues. They are about to be resolved, I'll up date you when that happens shortly. Ben
Sep 17, 2009
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Ben replied to steve's discussion 'service indicator on dash'
I hope your light doesn't come on anymore. I've been fighting that light coming on for a year ... and I had the oil changed and the car serviced at 5,000 miles. Of course two weeks after the servicing my tire pressure light came on and I…
Aug 4, 2009

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Do you own/will own a 451 smart fortwo? If yes, which model?
YES: passion cabrio/cabriolet
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Retired, teach a few english courses on the side, spent most of working life in Asia with a large American publishing house. Love the SmartCar but service issues are starting to rise.

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Engine Light ON

Anyone have experience with their SmartCar's engine coming on and off at a whim. I've had mine into the dealership twice and nobody is able to repair it. Now Im waiting for a reply from the "Chief Honcho of Service in the Sky" and should have a reply by Wednesday. I know abut the gas tank lid being tight. I know of one other person in town (Tampa) that is having difficulty. I shelled out a good amount of money for a caged in go-cart (which I really do enjoy) but I find the service lacking ...… Continue

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