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Find the correct Smart engine control unit by comparing the complete numbers on your original module. This category is intended for tested ECUs used in petrol and diesel versions of the Smart Fortwo, ForFour and Roadster, including models from the 450, 451, 452, 453 and 454 generations.
Depending on the controller, a replacement may require programming, immobiliser adaptation, VIRGIN preparation or cloning. Always compare the complete Smart or Mercedes-Benz number, manufacturer reference, hardware version, engine and gearbox. If you are unsure, send us a photograph of the original ECU label and the vehicle’s VIN.
A Smart engine control unit, also known as an ECU, ECM or engine computer, manages the most important functions of the powertrain. Depending on the vehicle, it controls fuel injection, ignition, turbocharger boost, throttle operation, emissions and communication with the immobiliser, gearbox controller, instrument cluster and other electronic systems.
ECUSale supplies original, tested engine controllers for Smart petrol and diesel vehicles. This category is designed to include ECUs for the Smart Fortwo, ForFour and Roadster, including different generations and engine versions.
The correct ECU must be selected using the complete part numbers from the original module. The vehicle model, production year and engine capacity are useful, but they do not prove compatibility. Smart used different hardware, software and immobiliser systems within the same model range.
Not sure which Smart ECU you need?
Send us a clear photograph of the complete label on your original engine controller together with the VIN, Smart generation, engine and gearbox type. We will help you verify compatibility and determine whether the replacement requires programming, adaptation, VIRGIN preparation or cloning.
The safest method is to compare all the numbers printed on the original ECU label. A Smart controller may display a Smart or Mercedes-Benz OEM number together with a Bosch, Siemens, Continental, Mitsubishi Electric or other manufacturer reference.
Before ordering, compare:
A visually identical controller with matching connectors can still have different software or internal configuration. This may result in a no-start condition, gearbox faults, immobiliser errors or a lack of communication with other modules.
The VIN helps to identify the original vehicle configuration, but it does not replace the numbers on the ECU. For the most reliable assessment, provide both the VIN and a clear photograph of the complete label.
One available product is the A1351502379 / 1860A372 ECU for Smart ForFour 1.3. The module also carries Mitsubishi Electric markings such as E6T42487 and H4ZE.
This controller is intended for compatible first-generation Smart ForFour 454 applications. Customers searching for an “A1351502379 Smart ForFour ECU”, “1860A372 engine control unit” or “E6T42487 ForFour 1.3 engine computer” should compare all available markings with the original module.
The ForFour 454 shares some technical solutions with Mitsubishi vehicles, but this does not mean that any visually similar Mitsubishi controller can be installed. The complete part numbers, software, engine configuration and immobiliser system must be compatible.
Important information before installing a Smart ECU
A standard used controller may contain the VIN, immobiliser data and configuration of the donor vehicle. Unless the product is explicitly described as VIRGIN, cloned or Plug & Play, programming or data transfer may be required before the engine can be started.
The Smart Fortwo was produced in several generations, including the 450, 451 and 453. These vehicles use different petrol and diesel engines, ECU families, immobiliser systems and gearbox configurations.
A search for a “Smart Fortwo 450 ECU”, “Smart Fortwo 451 engine computer” or “Smart CDI engine control unit” should always begin with the label on the old module. The generation and engine capacity alone are not sufficient to select a replacement.
The ECU must communicate correctly with the vehicle’s security system, instrument cluster and automated gearbox electronics. Incorrect configuration can cause starting problems, immobiliser warnings, gearbox faults or incorrect engine operation.
The Smart Roadster and Roadster Coupé belong to the 452 generation and use turbocharged petrol engines with model-specific engine-management and gearbox configurations. A controller from another Smart model may look similar but may not contain suitable software.
When selecting a Smart Roadster ECU, check the complete OEM number, manufacturer number, engine version, power output and gearbox configuration. If the original ECU still communicates, cloning or data transfer may be possible with compatible replacement hardware.
The first-generation Smart ForFour 454 was developed using a different technical platform from the contemporary Smart Fortwo. Some versions use Mitsubishi engines and Mitsubishi Electric control units, as demonstrated by the A1351502379 / 1860A372 controller.
The later Smart ForFour 453 shares many technical solutions with the Smart Fortwo 453 and Renault Twingo. Controllers from these vehicles must still be selected by their exact numbers and software configuration. Shared components do not automatically make every ECU interchangeable.
A standard used Smart engine controller normally contains information from the donor vehicle. Depending on the model, this may include the VIN, immobiliser data, engine calibration, gearbox configuration and equipment settings.
Installation may therefore require:
The exact process depends on the Smart generation and ECU type. Always check the individual product description before arranging installation.
A VIRGIN Smart ECU has been cleared of selected identification and security data from the previous vehicle. It is prepared for programming and adaptation to another compatible car.
VIRGIN does not automatically mean Plug & Play. In most applications, a clean module must be assigned to the vehicle using suitable diagnostic equipment. Depending on the model, this may require VIN entry, immobiliser initialisation, variant coding and configuration of the engine and gearbox.
Mercedes-based Smart models may require Star Diagnosis or Xentry for supported programming and adaptation procedures. The Smart ForFour 454 may use different diagnostic procedures because of its Mitsubishi-based electronics.
Star Diagnosis and Xentry can be used for many diagnostic, coding and adaptation procedures in compatible Smart vehicles. The available functions depend on the generation, ECU family and software version.
Before programming, the vehicle should be connected to a stable battery support unit. A voltage drop or interruption can corrupt the ECU software, cause loss of communication or leave the vehicle unable to start.
After programming, the technician should verify:
Not every Smart module can be programmed with the same diagnostic procedure. Confirm that the workshop supports the exact model and controller before purchasing the replacement.
ECU cloning involves transferring data from the original engine controller to compatible replacement hardware. Depending on the module, the copied information may include:
Cloning normally requires the original ECU and a compatible replacement. The service is only possible when the necessary EEPROM, FLASH or processor data can still be read from the old module.
A Plug & Play Smart ECU is prepared for a particular vehicle to reduce the amount of work required after installation. Depending on the controller, preparing it may require the original module or complete memory files. Plug & Play availability is always specific to the product.
Many Smart vehicles use an automated manual or dual-clutch transmission. Correct operation depends on communication between the engine ECU, gearbox controller, clutch actuator, selector system, ABS module and other vehicle electronics.
An engine that does not start, a gearbox that remains in neutral, three bars displayed on the dashboard or an incorrect gear indication does not automatically prove that the engine ECU is faulty. The cause may be located in the gearbox controller, actuator, wiring, clutch system or adaptation.
If diagnostics indicate a transmission-related problem, see our category of Smart transmission and gearbox control modules. A replacement TCU may require coding, clutch adaptation, selector calibration or other initialisation procedures after installation.
Many Smart vehicles use electronics developed within the Mercedes-Benz group. Some controller numbers, diagnostic procedures and security systems may therefore be related to Mercedes-Benz solutions.
If you are looking for a module for a Mercedes vehicle rather than a Smart, visit our category of Mercedes-Benz engine control units. A shared manufacturer or similar controller family does not automatically make Smart and Mercedes modules interchangeable.
These symptoms do not automatically confirm an ECU failure. Similar faults may be caused by wiring damage, poor earth connections, relays, fuses, sensors, ignition components, low battery voltage, immobiliser faults or gearbox electronics.
Before replacing the controller, check its power supply, earth connections and communication network. If the original ECU was damaged by an external short circuit, faulty actuator or wiring problem, the cause must be repaired before installing another module.
Before ordering, check our guide explaining how to buy, available payment methods, shipping costs and delivery times and returns and complaints information.
Find the correct Smart engine control unit
Compare all the numbers on the original ECU or send us a photograph of its label. We will help you verify compatibility and determine which programming or preparation procedure is required.
Compare the complete Smart or Mercedes-Benz OEM number and manufacturer number with the original module. The model, year and engine capacity alone do not confirm compatibility.
In many cases, yes. A standard used controller may contain the VIN, immobiliser data and configuration of the donor vehicle. It may require cloning, VIRGIN preparation or programming before installation.
A VIRGIN ECU has been cleared of selected data belonging to the previous vehicle. It is prepared for programming and adaptation to another compatible Smart, but it should not automatically be treated as Plug & Play.
Xentry or Star Diagnosis can support programming and adaptation in many Mercedes-based Smart models. Compatibility depends on the vehicle generation and ECU type. ForFour 454 models may use different Mitsubishi-based diagnostic procedures.
Many controllers can be cloned if the required memory can be read from the original ECU and compatible replacement hardware is available. Both modules may be required.
No. A1351502379, 1860A372, E6T42487 and the remaining label markings should be compared with the original controller. Engine capacity alone does not confirm compatibility.
Communication between the ECU and transmission electronics can affect gearbox operation, but similar symptoms may result from the TCU, clutch actuator, selector, wiring or incorrect adaptation. Diagnostic codes should be checked before replacing a module.
Send a clear photograph of the complete ECU label, the VIN, Smart model and generation, engine capacity and power, gearbox type and diagnostic fault codes. It is also useful to confirm whether the old controller still communicates.
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