Help motor goes off for 30 minutes and on again after

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paulo inacio

Discussion Starter · Mar 1, 2010

Hello,
i own a 2001 smart 4two cdi/diesel.

My car stoped after few minutes driving at a red sign and only started after 30 minutes. And i've been on that cicle for a month allready.
During that time the electrical part its working and when i turn the key everything's fine but the motor doesn't give any sign.

Now their saying that i have to change all the transmission. It's expensive and i have my doubts cause i dont have any problems in trasmission and it doesn't seem to be the problem.

Please help,
i'm desperate and the transmision money it's almost the comercial price of the car

Thanks
Paulo Inacio

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ASmartMan

· #3 · Mar 1, 2010

Paulo

Check all your fluid levels (oil and transmission) there may be a level sensor shutting the system down.

When it is in its 30 minute shut down does the starter motor turn? If yes I would check fuel flow/filter/pump, if the answer is no then look for sensors that may cause this.

Your repair people say “Replace the transmission” what is their reason?

Does the car come to a quick stop (seize), but then that doesn’t make sense you would be starting in neutral.

Just a thought

ASM

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