Charge flap warning chime error

Faults and Technical chat for the Smart #1
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downfield
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Post by downfield »

This problem is continuing for my Smart#1 - a warning chime sounds every 1 second while driving above 5mph, which makes any trip longer than 5 minutes unbearable. Even with the radio on.

So I have been in touch with Smart Hertford (who supplied the car last October). 3 weeks ago they said they would order a new sensor. But it's not available in Germany, and on "back-order". Today they told me estimated delivery is October!

I told them this was unacceptable in a new car that is in production. The factory must have supplies of these parts to build new cars.

I have suggested that they dismantle the charge flap to check the wiring for a loose connection, as at first it seemed intermittent and started and stopped as the car was driven. Now it's nearly always on.

HAs anyone else had this problem?

downfield
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Post by downfield »

This is now fixed with a new charge flap installed by the dealer.
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Stupeex
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Post by Stupeex »

Wow that must have been super irritating, would be better if the chime stopped for anything after 3 min.
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