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How to install a speedometer with the temperature sensor of the Smart Fortwo.

Model: Smart Smart 451 - Years 2007-2015

Below we will see the steps that will allow us to install the speedometer, including the temperature sensor and battery charge monitoring system, for the Smart Fortwo. First, we get into the car and start by removing the control panel located in the center of the instrument panel; then we remove the factory radio, as shown in the video. At this point, we install the new speedometer, following the instructions in the manual to activate all the temperature and battery monitoring functions, following the video tutorial until the end!

Posted on 29 November 2023 by ScegliAuto

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When to Change the Timing Belt on Piaggio Quargo

A long time ago, manufacturers used so-called "noisy belts" that alerted the driver to their excessive wear. Unfortunately, modern belts do not emit warnings: for this reason, the maintenance manual indicates their lifespan expressed in miles or years. Establishing general parameters, you can state that the belt should be replaced: Between 62,000 and 112,000 miles travelled. After 5 or 6 years of use. There are many reasons that can lead to a belt wearing out and breaking if it is not subjected to regular checks (approximately every 18,000 miles) and replaced according to the times prescribed by the manufacturer: The presence of foreign bodies that tension it abnormally. Incorrect alignment of the pulleys. Wear of one or both tensioner bearings. Excessive engine temperature. Compromised integrity of the pulleys. Excessive mileage.

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