Several questions (2007 450 radio and service)

[hdnvn]

I just got a 2007 450 that was one of the first to come in to the states. It has 7000 miles on it, theguy that sold it to me was getting rid of it due to it not being used. A few questions. It has a euro stereo in it that's locked. There is no code for it. I brought it to a local smart/MMercedes dealer who hooked it up to a computer. He also pulled the radio and inputed the serial number to a database. No luck, he seems to feel its hopeless He also leads me to believe that I'm gonna have a tough time getting parts and to have someone work on it. Apparently the dealership I was at no longer deals with them at all. I tried to get his number to possibly
give him sidewalk, said he wouldn't risk losihis job. I'm in Northern Virginia and looking for a service tech and parts. Also wondering what the process of getting emissions tested. . .

[jwight]

Moved to the 450 forums for better exposure.

[mrmvolz]

I am in atlanta, my service people have not had trouble getting parts... I have a 2005 , 450... Love it, drive it everywhere. I did put a new radio in mine, violinist...like the upgraded stereo.
:-)

[Stretchmobile]

Originally Posted by hdnvn

I just got a 2007 450 that was one of the first to come in to the states. It has 7000 miles on it, theguy that sold it to me was getting rid of it due to it not being used. A few questions. It has a euro stereo in it that's locked. There is no code for it. I brought it to a local smart/MMercedes dealer who hooked it up to a computer. He also pulled the radio and inputed the serial number to a database. No luck, he seems to feel its hopeless He also leads me to believe that I'm gonna have a tough time getting parts and to have someone work on it. Apparently the dealership I was at no longer deals with them at all. I tried to get his number to possibly
give him sidewalk, said he wouldn't risk losihis job. I'm in Northern Virginia and looking for a service tech and parts. Also wondering what the process of getting emissions tested. . .

If you like music at all, forget the stock stereo. Get an aftermarket head and replace the speakers. Put in rear speakers and a low profile sub under the passenger seat. Smart madness has the face plate adapter, looks great. If you must have the stock stereo, pull it out. The code maybe taped to the top of the unit.

[hdnvn]

I talked to smart madness, I wasn't aware that I could replace the head unit with a single din stereo from Best Buy. Went shopping last night.

[briansmart]

Originally Posted by mrmvolz

I am in atlanta, my service people have not had trouble getting parts... I have a 2005 , 450... Love it, drive it everywhere. I did put a new radio in mine, violinist...like the upgraded stereo.
:-)

what headunit did you put in?

[mrmvolz]

Kenwood KDC mp3 45U
Works great, Crutchfield,

Would like to put rear speakers in if possible tho!

[mrmvolz]

Got my faceplate at Crutchfield too!

[Stretchmobile]

Originally Posted by mrmvolz

Kenwood KDC mp3 45U
Works great, Crutchfield,

Would like to put rear speakers in if possible tho!

Evilution - Smart Car Encyclopaedia

I put my speakers in from the rear of the panel and made a jig to drill holes in a pattern in to the plastic.

Different way to put speakers in rear hatch

[wrumbarger]

another NOVA smart

Please come out and play with us Sun Jun 3

Our dealership wants to say thank you

Love to see a 450 there.