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What are the problems with the automatic transmission of the Smart 453?

Years: 2014-2022
The problems of the automatic gearbox of the Smart 453 could be due to a malfunction of the actuator, that is the electronic mechanism that allows the movement of the levers predisposed for the selection and activation of gears. Actuator failures should preferably be investigated by an experienced mechanic. The cost for its replacement is around 200-300 euros, with a variability that depends a lot on the economic value of the workforce.

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