adept99 Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 This is one of those unimportant but nevertheless irritating issues. On our 2013 Smart Barabus, several data items are set using the buttons on either side of the main instrument display. The right one sets the time while the left one sets the dash illumination level. They have worked in the past, both consistently and intermittently. Currently, neither works and it acts like the switch isn't making contact because the contacts are dirty/corroded. Yes, I'm holding the button down for the required 18 minutes... Does anyone know how to get this section of the dash apart so I can clean the contacts? Replace the switches? Burn the car? (not really a fan of Smart cars...) Thanks Paul & Paula + Daisy the amazing wiggle worm dog... 2001 Volvo 770 Autoshift, Singled, w/ Aluminum Bed - Toy Draggin 2013 395AMP XLR Thunderbolt Toy Hauler 2013 Smart Passion 2012 CanAm Spyder RT 2013 Harley Davidson Street Glide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad & Jacolyn Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 I would check the internet. I have found instructions on how to remove various pieces of the smart over the years. Brad and Jacolyn Tucker the Wonder dog and Brynn the Norfolk Terrier 2009 Smart "Joy" 2004 VNL630 "Vonda the Volvo" 2008 Hitch Hiker 35 CK Champagne Edition VED12 465 HP, Freedomline, 3.73 ratio, WB 218" Fulltiming and loving it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERO Maker Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 Brad does a great job of removing parts from smart cars. He even gets them back together again!😊 Rocky & Sheri Rhoades '01 Volvo 770 2016 DRV Mobile Suites, HoustonHERO Makers Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adept99 Posted October 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 I recently let a mechanic replace the cooling fan up front. He's normally cheap, fast, and honest. Told me to never bring it back. I would hate to guess what Murders Benz would have charged. Paul & Paula + Daisy the amazing wiggle worm dog... 2001 Volvo 770 Autoshift, Singled, w/ Aluminum Bed - Toy Draggin 2013 395AMP XLR Thunderbolt Toy Hauler 2013 Smart Passion 2012 CanAm Spyder RT 2013 Harley Davidson Street Glide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted October 6, 2018 Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 9 hours ago, adept99 said: I recently let a mechanic replace the cooling fan up front. He's normally cheap, fast, and honest. Told me to never bring it back. I would hate to guess what Murders Benz would have charged. $1100 bucks. Had it done in June. Thankfully the extended warranty covered it. The DIY guys say it's not that hard...ha! MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adept99 Posted October 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 Thanks 5'er, now I feel much better...Now all I need to do is pay for the 2 toilets we replaced and the hydrostatic drive on the Grasshopper mower... Paul & Paula + Daisy the amazing wiggle worm dog... 2001 Volvo 770 Autoshift, Singled, w/ Aluminum Bed - Toy Draggin 2013 395AMP XLR Thunderbolt Toy Hauler 2013 Smart Passion 2012 CanAm Spyder RT 2013 Harley Davidson Street Glide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad & Jacolyn Posted October 6, 2018 Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 23 hours ago, HERO Maker said: Brad does a great job of removing parts from smart cars. He even gets them back together again!😊 The trick is to hide any left over parts before anyone sees them. Don't worry Rocky you didn't need the other parts. Really. Brad Brad and Jacolyn Tucker the Wonder dog and Brynn the Norfolk Terrier 2009 Smart "Joy" 2004 VNL630 "Vonda the Volvo" 2008 Hitch Hiker 35 CK Champagne Edition VED12 465 HP, Freedomline, 3.73 ratio, WB 218" Fulltiming and loving it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis M Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 Evilution probably has your answers. Dennis & NancyTucson, AZ in winter, on the road in summer.1999 Volvo 610 "Bud" 425 HP Volvo, Super 10 spd.2005 Mountain Aire 35 BLKS2013 smart fortwo CityFlame riding on Bud(Replaced '05 smart first loaded in '06 and '11 smart that gave it's life to save me!)Our Travel Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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