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Kermit · 10-30-2009, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by BigWarpGuy

The 'triangle with the exclamation point in it' is lit. Could this indicate that the fuse needs replacing? The manual indicates this light is for the ESP and that it goes on when it is off or not working. I have to look where the fuses are.

BWG, you've got problems if it is turning on this often. Like I said, I have a similar problem but it only comes on and stays on for VERY specific conditions and has only done so a few times.

Check that fuse if it is staying lit even after a reboot (turn car on and off). I suggest a trip to the dealer and I hope you're within warranty still.

Good Luck.

BigWarpGuy · 10-30-2009, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Bum-bling-B

BWG, you've got problems if it is turning on this often. Like I said, I have a similar problem but it only comes on and stays on for VERY specific conditions and has only done so a few times.

Check that fuse if it is staying lit even after a reboot (turn car on and off). I suggest a trip to the dealer and I hope you're within warranty still.

Good Luck.

I bought my car in March 2008. It is not quite two years old and the warranty is for two years (?). It should be - hopefully - under warranty. I will contact the service center at Smat Center Edison. Thank you for the tip.

At first it would not come on in the morning after I it was lit. Now it seems to be on all the time.

ckman9 · 09-10-2010, 08:21 AM

YouTube - 451 TC OFF .m4v

sato7 · 09-10-2010, 09:28 AM

ckman9, did you press both buttons or just the left one... and how do you return to normal mode?

forestacademy · 09-10-2010, 10:19 AM

I would hope it would return to normal after it is turned back off.

My Car is gone for the weekend so I can't try that trick. Got to wonder if that is possible here in the US, if it is it might be just the thing if your stuck in a snow bank and need to try something else

smartcar111 · 09-10-2010, 10:27 AM

I might go try that, but if it doesn't return to normal mode after turning it off, no thanks.

smartcar111 · 09-10-2010, 10:37 AM

I'LL BE DAMNED! IT WORKS!

Video going up soon.

smartcar111 · 09-10-2010, 11:11 AM

Don't forget to watch in 720p!

YouTube - Smart Car ESP Trick Instructions

Neonspinnazz · 09-10-2010, 11:52 AM

I hate this darned classroom! YouTube is blocked!

I'll be home in 2.5 hours...

In the meantime, I'm not happy...I cannot find my telephone script for my notes...

**rfernatt** · 09-10-2010, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by smartcar111

IT WORKS!

Nice vid - big hands will be helpful! Not to be picky, but since this is undocumented and all we have is a flashing light, how do we know that it works in actuality? Can you spin the tires in wet grass? Does ABS definitely not work? Is there a way to find out? Are there unintended negative side affects other than missing TCS/ABS?