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If this defect is detected in the vehicle model mentioned above, a possible cause could be a defective connector on the body computer in the front left footwell.

The camshaft sensor enables the engine control to determine the exact position of the crankshaft drive. This information is required to calculate the ignition point and injection point, among other things. On this page, you can find out how a fault on the camshaft sensor can manifest itself, and which steps should be taken during troubleshooting.

In the Smart 451, the cabin/pollen filter is changed from the driver's footwell. To reach the cover of the evaporator/heater box, the hand must be moved behind the accelerator/brake pedal.

In the above-mentioned vehicles, squeaking noises may occur when braking, originating from the front of the vehicle. The noise occurs mainly when braking at low speed and until the vehicle comes to a standstill.

In the above-mentioned vehicles, a software error may cause one headlamp to remain sporadically on after the lights have been switched off.

Xenon headlights provide substantially more light on the road than classic halogen headlamps. They increase safety when it is dark and are now found in almost all vehicle classes. On this page, find out about the structure of xenon headlights and how they work. You can also find out what causes xenon ballasts to fail, how faults can be found quickly, and how dangerous it is to retrofit illegal xenon headlights.

If the error message "Motor overheated" is displayed on the instrument cluster on the vehicle models mentioned above, one cause for this may be a defective heater for the oil vapour extraction.

Particulate filter regeneration may not be possible with the above-mentioned vehicle. The error codes P2080 and P2084, equivalent to exhaust gas temperature sensor 1/2 having an invalid signal, are stored in the error memory.

With this repair job, the customer complains that a humming noise can be heard during acceleration accompanied by a loss of power. In this case, the cause of the above problem is a leak in the hose connection between the turbocharger and the intake air flap actuator, also called intake air damper.

Thanks to the major advances made in vehicle electronics, comfort systems in vehicles are becoming more and more common. On this page, you can find out about how the keyless entry system Keyless Go works, and the safety circuits that are intended to prevent operating errors. You will also find useful tips for troubleshooting in the event of faults relating to this comfort system.

If the coolant indicator lamp lights up on the vehicles mentioned above and/or the engine temperature is elevated, the cooling system should be checked for leaks. Particular attention should be paid to the thermostat housing. Here, the O-ring may be the cause of the error.

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