hi everyone i have a smart car when i put water in the expantion bottle the water seems the go in and seems to end up in the cab on the floor ive lifted the carpet and it seems to be coming from the centre and incan anyone help me pleaseSee More
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Electronic Stability Control light on dash
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Jack Diehl replied to Dennis's discussion 'resetting maintenance indicator'
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It's a little tricky, but if you hunt around in the owner's manual it tells you how to do it.
Jack Diehl replied to Michael Karesh's discussion 'smart fortwo reliability - better stats'
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Hey Diehl, looks like you know how to drive and how to take care of a car. Must run in the family. I only average about 38mpg, but I'm mostly short trips around town, but no problems either. 34,000 miles since April '08. Jack Diehl :-) (My b…
Jack Diehl replied to Jack Diehl's discussion 'Electronic Stability Control light on dash'
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My light has been on for a couple of months now. Next time I have some service I'll get it checked out, but so far I've noticed no problems, and it drives fine. I'm just aware that something is not in working order, so I'm not going to push it too…
Jim Gausman replied to Jack Diehl's discussion 'Electronic Stability Control light on dash'
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Thank you for the secret code to turn off the ESP and ABS! As you say, this may come in very handy to get out of being stuck in the snow. Also it will increase the fun level when I find an icy vacant parking lot!
Allan Schmidt Christensen replied to Jack Diehl's discussion 'Electronic Stability Control light on dash'
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It's just one of the many "alfa syndromes" the smart has. Turn of the car, and start it again, and the car is back to normal again. If that dosent help, it may be a problem with a abs/esp sensor or the electrics. Good luck with your smart :-)
Jack Diehl replied to Jack Diehl's discussion 'Electronic Stability Control light on dash'
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Thanks. I think you're right.
rognoncru replied to Jack Diehl's discussion 'Electronic Stability Control light on dash'
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Read owner's manual. Could be a problem with the esp itself.
Jack Diehl replied to Jack Diehl's discussion 'Electronic Stability Control light on dash'
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I never heard that before...about disabliing the ESP. Thanks! If mine ever starts working again, I'll know how to disable it. But the light first came on just after a routine gas stop. No reason. Then this morning it was off for a while, but…
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- At 5:22pm on October 28, 2010,
raul reyes said…
- I have just left this comment for Tom Mckenzie, who appears to be your friend.
Hi Tom,
It appears that your firm "Bromot Capital" is a big internet scammer. You offer to supply loans and/or capital to businesses. I paid $7,500 several months ago, a "due dilligence fee" and you (or "John Edwards") do not answer. It seems that you have been scamming people all over, to judge by the references to you in google. Maybe I am totally wrong, and if so I apologize and will say so here as soon as I have the evidence. In the meantime, I am distributing this to everyone.
Saul Trejo
- At 10:28pm on August 25, 2008,
Tony said… - Jack, Nthing is more fun that the extreme comparison. When people comment about the very small size its just an opportunity to give them a smile and respond, "why yes it is!" I've intentionally parked the Smart next to the biggest vehicles in the parking lot. Doing so magnifies the changes needed in the way American's think about getting around town and farther. We are a country of posh excess. Seemingly we are driven to live a lifestyle that defies respect for the environment and our wallets. I believe that those of us that see what the Smart is about realize its more than just a car, yes it is a statement of our future. It's a good thing. Smart! I drive now for purpose. The fact that the Smart is so much fun to drive is an amenity to its ownership.
- At 3:58pm on August 17, 2008,
Tony said…
- Jack, How are things down south. Just took delivery of an Orphan last week. I see that you too have a similar "opposites" vehicle scenario. I too also have a big Dodge truck. Sadly, I think the truck is loosing the battle. I've always been sort of a 'cost' concious person. I bought my truck because I could. I had no real reason other than I liked it. Gas was in the low to mid $2.00 range a gallon too. I don't use the truck for what it was really intended, but it is a beauty. Anyway, when we saw the Smart, had to have it. Signed up March 07 and we are staying on the list for the one we ordered. Like the Yellow/Black Combo.
- At 8:28pm on June 12, 2008, AB said…
- Good to hear from you, Jack. I am happy to hear that your knee is better. The mere mention of orthopedic surgery is enough to bring tears to my eyes!
Great article in the TCPalm! You AND your smart are "stars". I couldn't agree more with your quoted statement: "I'd drive this car even if gas was still 39 cents a gallon.":-) I have had my smart car for 36 days and I have 5,810 miles on it as I write this. The trip to Maine and back was awesome. If you would like to read more about it, look up my discussion responses and check out a couple of pictures from the trip I have posted.
Happy driving, be safe, live smart and simply! (See, I pay attention when you speak)
Albert
- At 8:37am on June 12, 2008, AB said…
- Hi, Jack. Long time no chat. I have been behind the wheel of my smart car WAAAYYY too much.
I have solicited your professional guidance in a discussion I started called, "A/C Control Mysterious 'Third eye'". I trust you will know that it is all meant in the spirit of fun and joy that comes with driving a smart!
Hope all is well and that your knee is healing / has healed to your satisfaction.
Regards,
AB
- At 6:36pm on May 2, 2008, Les said…
- Yea Jack. That last pic was my winter wheels. Gotta have them here in Saskatchewan. :)
- At 5:42pm on April 23, 2008, Bruce said…
- Looks great. Mine is the same color as yours so I like the black with the Yellow
- At 12:25pm on April 23, 2008, Bruce said…
- Jack did you powder coat the wheels or paint them yourself. I would like to do mine so what did you use?
- At 10:47am on April 22, 2008, SATO said…
- I will try my best to go.. I told her I was going to hypnotize her and she said I'm on this Smart thing too much. She has been legaly forwarned! now I need a pocket watch..
- At 7:53pm on April 21, 2008, SATO said…
- I know they would but I have a lovely british wife that Is my heart and soul... and she hates black rims for some weird reason.. I know I'm wipped.. but what can I do.. maybe learn hypnosis.. hmmm
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Robert Ricewasser replied to faisal qadeer's discussion 'water leak'
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It would be very unusual for the expansion bottle to leak in the passenger compartment. Most likely the source of your leak is that the A/C evaporator drain tube is pinched or has come loose or is plugged up. You can check this tube as it is visib…
Julie, Missed you in Ojai this weekend, where we practiced our precision driving skills. Someone dubbed it "square dancing with the smarts". Most fun I've had in years.....at least equal to that damn Vegas trip. See More
Dusty added a discussion to the group Smart Cars of Los Angeles
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Brabus007 replied to scott virag's discussion 'Anyone or all???'
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You may want to check the coolant first. Its most likely good... If you have it changed by local shop, be sure to tell them there is a bleeder at the back of the head... If you don't bleed the air out, you burn it up...
Jill Hobbs replied to scott virag's discussion 'Anyone or all???'
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Except for the first oil change/10,000 mile maintenance we have done all of the maintenance. Oil change, air filter change, cabin filter change, etc. Getting ready to do the 40,000 mile maintenance ourselves. We may have someone else do the coola…
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