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Why doesn't the reverse gear of the automatic gearbox engage in the Smart 451?
Years 2007-2015

Answer

The automatic gearbox, therefore its reverse gear, actually has a weak point, namely its electro-actuated command. In a nutshell, it is an electric motor that allows gear engagement, which could go haywire especially if the car's power battery is disconnected.
Posted on: 2 December 2022 by ScegliAuto

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