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How to Open the Boot of a Smart Car

Model: Smart Smart 451 - Years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Part: Body

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This video shows how to open the boot of a 2009 Smart that was stuck, and additionally, the doors would not close: initially, it seemed the problem was caused by the SAM unit or some fuses, but that was not the case. It was not even the door actuator.

Only by disconnecting the negative terminal of the battery did the doors start working again; however, not the rear hatch. Since you cannot open the lower part without opening the upper glass, they had to drill a hole in the plastic to release the glass and access the lower part where they found switches that they tested and realised that the glass switch is functioning, while the hatch switch is not and needs to be replaced: you can find it, for example, on Amazon with code B0CLZ816LW for £44.13, with free delivery.


Updated on 6 October 2026 by ScegliAuto


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In this brief and simple video tutorial, learn how to reset the tyre pressure on a Cupra Formentor. Start by pressing the ignition button to turn on the instrument cluster. Now, use the touchscreen display on the central console to open the car menu. From here, select the driving data option, then the tyre pressure option. Now, click on the "SET" button with the pressure warning symbol and confirm the correct tyre pressure required by the manufacturer to perform the reset.

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