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What does it mean when the three lines on the Smart dashboard light up?

Years: 2007-2015
This is a problem that Smart has been dealing with for some years. When the three lines appear on the instrument panel, the gearbox locks up and when the engine is switched off, it often no longer starts because the control unit is blocked due to failure.

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How to reset the gearbox on a Smart?
How to reset the gearbox on a Smart?
Smart (2014-2021 / )
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What to do when three horizontal lines appear on the Smart display
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What Could Cause the Smart Instrument Cluster to Show Three Lines
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Smart (2007-2015 / 451) When the instrument cluster of the Smart shows three lines, it indicates that there are issues with the gearbox and it cannot engage; otherwise, an "…

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