Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles
Car tutorial (Do it yourself) Motorcycle tutorial (Do it yourself) Frequently Asked Questions

How to Install a Rev Counter on a Smart 453

Model: Smart Smart 453 - Years 2014-2022
Part: Instrument cluster

If you would like to install a rev counter on your automatic Smart 453, this system is really very simple. You can find this rev counter on eBay with the code 185695129517 for £196.89 (+£12.00 delivery). However, if you are interested in something simpler, provided your car is petrol, we can also recommend this code B01M5JGJGS on Amazon, which costs £33.66 including delivery. In any case, the installation is very straightforward. Remove the snap-in air vent, take off the cover and the dashboard panel, and thread the wire with its connector through. Connect it to the pre-existing socket and you're done.

Updated on 5 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

Video tutorial

Related tutorials

How to Activate the Rev Counter on the Smart 453?
Smart (2014-2022 / 453) To activate the rev counter on the Smart 453, you need a computer connected to the car's ECU via its OBD port. It must be activated using a Mercedes …
How do you install the engine tachometer in the Smart 453?
How do you install the engine tachometer in the Smart 453?
Smart (2014-2022 / 453) Great video, clear in highlighting the steps to be taken to carry out the work and equally clear in the verbal description. The area of interest is t…
How to Install the Rev Counter and Clock on a Smart Fortwo
How to Install the Rev Counter and Clock on a Smart Fortwo
Smart (2007-2015 / 451) In this guide, you will find the instructions to install the rev counter and clock on the dashboard of a Smart Fortwo. First, get inside the cabin an…

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • Smart 2007-2015 - What does it mean when the three lines on the Smart dashboard light up? Read answer

How to Replace the Remote Battery for the Volvo XC40?

In this tutorial, you will see how to replace the battery in the remote for the Volvo XC40, a very simple and quick operation. For this, you will need a replacement battery of type CR2032 and possibly a small flathead screwdriver. First, remove the front cover by pressing the button on the metal ring, then locate the second button, press it as well, and remove the opposite cover. Next, open the circular cap, take out the old battery, and insert the new one in the opposite direction. Finally, reassemble everything.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos