[eagle-co94]

I picked up my 2016 Turbo 5-speed on Tuesday and it was listed as runs & drives but it won't do either. I pulled the battery and charged it as it wasn't even lighting up the dash.

I ended up getting 5 codes. 3 were the P2610 and two were C003A AND C0037 which are the wheel speed sensors. I'll worry about them once I get it running. From what I have seen about the P2610 I may need a new ECU? Timing seems quite odd. The coolant reservoir was empty but I wouldn't think that would stop me from starting the car. It cranks continuosly and occasionally will misfire but not stay running.

Has anyone run into this before? This is my first Smart so I'm curious if anyone has been down this road before. D

Don't mind the tape on the front end. Copart didn't know how to close/lock the hood on a Fortwo.

 

[jwight]

Deceptive advertising if it was listed as "runs and drives." I think any repairs would be Copart's responsibility.

 

[eagle-co94]

Unfortunately their terminology only means that it started and moved under its own power when it first arrived at their facility. There's no further guarantee and once it leaves the lot it's all over.

 

[SMARTKAR]

Did you perform spark change and I’m quite sure there’s no warranties ( take a look at the filter that way it gives you a idea of basic maintenance that was done

 

[eagle-co94]

Did you perform spark change and I’m quite sure there’s no warranties ( take a look at the filter that way it gives you a idea of basic maintenance that was done

The only work I've done so far is to recharge and reinstall the battery. By spark change I'm guessing you mean spark plugs?

 

[SMARTKAR]

Yes

 

[khlam]

Bad gas in the tank, weak 12v battery? How long had your car been sitting in the parking lot?

 

[eagle-co94]

I have no history on the car unfortunately other than the temp tag I found inside that was issued in November and was clearly removed at the auction site. I plan to attempt to siphon the gas today or find the fuel line and see if I can drain the tank using the pump and put fresh premium in it. If that yields nothing I'll move to checking the spark plugs and see if my pressure tester will work on it.

 

[jetfuel]

…no hose can go in the tank… no siphon allowed…

jetfuel…ball stopper

 

[eagle-co94]

…no hose can go in the tank… no siphon allowed…

jetfuel…ball stopper

Thanks for that. Saves me the effort.

 

[SMARTKAR]

Before I went to the trouble of draining the gas tank I would disconnect the fuel line going to the fuel rail and stick it in a container, then have a helper turn the key on, without cranking the engine, so the fuel pump will run some gas into the container. Then let it sit for awhile and see if a layer of water separates out at the bottom….Maybe

 

[Rambo4]

What a crock. I enjoyed the Hell out of my 5spd 453.

I sure miss the Mooneyes too!

 

[citroen]

I picked up my 2016 Turbo 5-speed on Tuesday and it was listed as runs & drives but it won't do either. I pulled the battery and charged it as it wasn't even lighting up the dash.

I ended up getting 5 codes. 3 were the P2610 and two were C003A AND C0037 which are the wheel speed sensors. I'll worry about them once I get it running. From what I have seen about the P2610 I may need a new ECU? Timing seems quite odd. The coolant reservoir was empty but I wouldn't think that would stop me from starting the car. It cranks continuosly and occasionally will misfire but not stay running.

Has anyone run into this before? This is my first Smart so I'm curious if anyone has been down this road before. D View attachment 73296
Don't mind the tape on the front end. Copart didn't know how to close/lock the hood on a Fortwo.

2017 turbo. same codeP2610 33K miles. New plugs, new battery it's a mystery. Car runs fine. let us know what you find out.

 

[eagle-co94]

2017 turbo. same codeP2610 33K miles. New plugs, new battery it's a mystery. Car runs fine. let us know what you find out.

Will do. I'm on military orders this week so I won't be home until later tomorrow night but should get a chance to mess with it for a bit before I have to let it sit until after next weekend.

 

[citroen]

Will do. I'm on military orders this week so I won't be home until later tomorrow night but should get a chance to mess with it for a bit before I have to let it sit until after next weekend.

Be All That You Can Be!!!! US Army (Ret)

 

[Rambo4]

And then some!