[Tom Vaughn]

I want to make sure I'm reading a posting correctly. The 12v battery in my 2016 ED died. Is this battery under the passenger side carpet? Thanks.

 

[OliverB]

Should be under the front hood on the passenger side, just like the 453 ICEs

 

[Tom Vaughn]

Thanks.

 

[sokoloff]

The 2016 EV's are still a 451 right? That being the case, the battery should still be under the passenger side carpet. There is a sticky at the top of this forum that details the procedure for changing the 12v battery..

Len
2014 EV Coupe 21,500 miles
2014 EV Cabriolet 22,000 miles

 

[OliverB]

The 2016 EV's are still a 451 right? That being the case, the battery should still be under the passenger side carpet. There is a sticky at the top of this forum that details the procedure for changing the 12v battery..

Len
2014 EV Coupe 21,500 miles
2014 EV Cabriolet 22,000 miles

Yep, forgot that little factoid. Thanks!

 

[MB DNA]

The 2016 EV's are still a 451 right?

The US changeover from 451 to 453 can be confusing.

This blast from the past may help, thanks Mister_smart_LA...

2015 gas or electric = 451
2016 electric = 451
2016 gas = 453
2017 gas or electric = 453
2018 = 453 electric only (gas discontinued)

451 or 453

How do i know the difference, i bought a 2015 (which according to smart madness can be either), other than judging from the front clip, is there a definitive way to tell?? a label on a B post or ??? i just dont want to go ordering a bunch of nifty stuff if it aint gonna fit :o

www.smartcarofamerica.com

 

[MB DNA]

The 12v battery in my 2016 ED died.

Tom, while your MY16 ED may have the software update, a dead 12V can lead to other issues!

To avoid “bricking” the HV battery, get a replacement battery installed at your earliest convenience!

 

[Tom Vaughn]

The battery was found under the mat on the passenger side front.

 

[Tom Vaughn]

AutoZone shows that the battery size is H5/LN2. Is that correct?

 

[Tony Margulis]

Under passenger carpet. It's kind of a pain to get to. I just replaced mine last month.

 

[Yinzer]

AutoZone shows that the battery size is H5/LN2. Is that correct?

Did you try to recharge the battery? Quite seriously, DO NOT leave a Smart ED with a dead battery connected! Charge it! Other posters should have been a bit more shrill with that warning.

And yes, an H5 is what the chain parts stores specifiy and it will work. It is the replacement that I bought. It is slightly longer but fits fine. You may have to bend a tab on the hold down clamp.

 

[Vincent Rapide]

The clock is ticking on his possibly dead traction battery . . . I can't look!! [runs and hides]
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