Geez ....

SanDiegoJohn · 08-18-2008, 06:38 AM

My appologies for Friday Night and Julian run, but El Smart Car was on a Flatbed going to the dealer on Friday afternoon.

The button on the shift knob would not work and therefore no shifting.

Will post repair.

Looks like a great run.

Hopefully next time.

BillInEscondido · 08-18-2008, 06:47 AM

I've read about that issue in other forums here. Much like the air sensor, a common and relatively easy to fix problem.

At least I hope it's easy (and quick) for you!

SunDiego · 08-18-2008, 12:07 PM

Sorry to hear about that. Should be a quick and easy fix though!

John_H · 08-18-2008, 12:41 PM

I almost found myself stuch at Billy Goat's Tavern in Mt Shasta City halfway between home and San Francisco last weekend. The shifter button would *not* depress. Faced with the nast possibilities, I braced the back of the shifter with palm pressed hard and gave a fistful of whack to the botton side of the shifter. It came loose!

It's one thing to have your car let you down around town, but halfway on a 5 hour drive? I think the 2 nearest dealers were more than 5 hours away (Smart Center Portland & Smart Center Sacramento).

SanDiegoJohn · 08-18-2008, 12:54 PM

Yeah 2 months = 2 service visits

Ruht Roh Scooby!!

Might go ahead and order that Smart Duct Tape and Smart Sledge Hammer combo for roadside repairs.

SunDiego · 08-18-2008, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SanDiegoJohn

Yeah 2 months = 2 service visits

Ruht Roh Scooby!!

Might go ahead and order that Smart Duct Tape and Smart Sledge Hammer combo for roadside repairs.

Or you could upgrade to the Smart Chainsaw......

SanDiegoJohn · 08-18-2008, 01:28 PM

I got that, but it was only 3/4hp and it took me 4 hours to get it out of home depot cause everyone kept asking me how many mpg i got out of it.

SunDiego · 08-18-2008, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SanDiegoJohn

I got that, but it was only 3/4hp and it took me 4 hours to get it out of home depot cause everyone kept asking me how many mpg i got out of it.

Let me guess - their response was "that's it!?!"

SmartShanna · 08-18-2008, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by John_H

I almost found myself stuch at Billy Goat's Tavern in Mt Shasta City halfway between home and San Francisco last weekend. The shifter button would *not* depress. Faced with the nast possibilities, I braced the back of the shifter with palm pressed hard and gave a fistful of whack to the botton side of the shifter. It came loose!

It's one thing to have your car let you down around town, but halfway on a 5 hour drive? I think the 2 nearest dealers were more than 5 hours away (Smart Center Portland & Smart Center Sacramento).

Oh no! I hope that doesn't happen on my San Diego to PDX trip

Guess I should print out the emergency stuck button fix-it directions...