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GeoBrakes stocks OEM-grade vehicle speed sensors confirmed to fit the Smart Fortwo, the components that supply vehicle speed data to the Fortwo transmission control module, ABS system, speedometer, and cruise control simultaneously. Every Smart Fortwo sensor is direct-fit, calibrated to the correct signal frequency
Standard/OE$44.48
10 items in stock
Select your vehicle to see compatible products and accurate pricing
The vehicle speed sensor on the Smart Fortwo is a single component whose data feeds multiple vehicle systems at once on your Fortwo. When it fails on the Smart Fortwo, the effects appear across your Fortwo speedometer, transmission, cruise control, and ABS simultaneously, making diagnosis less straightforward than a fault that affects only one system on the Smart Fortwo.
On older Smart Fortwo vehicles and most rear-wheel-drive designs, a dedicated transmission-mounted speed sensor monitors output shaft speed on the Fortwo and serves as the primary reference for the Fortwo speedometer and transmission control module. On modern Smart Fortwo front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive platforms, wheel hub sensors serve the dual function of ABS speed sensing and vehicle speed data delivery on the Fortwo, one sensor feeding multiple Smart Fortwo systems from a single mounting point.
Signal accuracy is the defining specification for a Smart Fortwo vehicle speed sensor. A sensor that generates the wrong pulse frequency for your Fortwo control modules produces incorrect speedometer readings, mis-timed transmission shifts, and inaccurate ABS calibration on your Smart Fortwo, even if it passes a basic resistance test. Every speed sensor in the GeoBrakes catalogue is sourced to the correct signal frequency for the Smart Fortwo exact year, make, model, and sensor position.
Can a faulty speed sensor affect the transmission on my Smart Fortwo?
Yes. The Smart Fortwo transmission control module relies on vehicle speed data to calculate correct shift timing. A failed Fortwo speed sensor can cause erratic shifting, delayed upshifts, incorrect downshifts, or trigger Fortwo limp mode.
Will a bad vehicle speed sensor turn on the check engine light on my Smart Fortwo?
Yes. A failed Smart Fortwo vehicle speed sensor typically stores fault codes P0500, P0501, or P0502. Depending on the Fortwo, it may also trigger ABS, traction control, or transmission warning lights simultaneously.
Is the vehicle speed sensor the same as the ABS wheel speed sensor on my Smart Fortwo?
On many modern Smart Fortwo vehicles, yes, wheel hub sensors serve both the ABS system and vehicle speed sensing simultaneously on your Fortwo. On older Fortwo vehicles with transmission-mounted speed sensors, they are separate components. Use the GeoBrakes vehicle selector to confirm the correct sensor type for your Smart Fortwo.