Symptoms I have had the same email once or twice a year from 450 and 451 CDI owners. "My glow plug light doesn't go out" Normally I recommend replacing the glow plugs and checking the engine earth lead. Normally this fixes it. However, sometimes I get another...
Kane Harrison
Gluing Rear View Mirror![451 Fortwo 451 Fortwo](https://www.evilution.co.uk/wp-content/themes/evilution/images/evilution/model6.png)
![452 Roadster 452 Roadster](https://www.evilution.co.uk/wp-content/themes/evilution/images/evilution/model7.png)
![453 Fortwo/Forfour 453 Fortwo/Forfour](https://www.evilution.co.uk/wp-content/themes/evilution/images/evilution/model8.png)
During the hot summer of 2019, my rear view mirror ejected itself from the windscreen. The old glue had dried hard. I bought this one from Amazon because I'm an impatient arse who refuses to wait. Prime FTW. If you want the same stuff, click this. Firstly, you have to...
Grundig CD Changer Cable![450 Fortwo 450 Fortwo](https://www.evilution.co.uk/wp-content/themes/evilution/images/evilution/model5.png)
Making Your Own CD Changer Cable Getting a compatible CD Changer for the Grundig stereo is fairly easy as it's the same model used in many Fiats and Lamborghinis. Just do a search for MCD36 for the 6 disc changer. The MCD10 10 disc changer should also work although...
Grundig CD Mode![450 Fortwo 450 Fortwo](https://www.evilution.co.uk/wp-content/themes/evilution/images/evilution/model5.png)
CD Mode Switching To CD Mode Insert a CD into the slot, the display will then show: >>DISC<< then >>T01 00 00<< If you are in radio mode and a CD is already loaded, press the CD button to play. Selecting Or Repeating A Track Press the track up...
Grundig Display Info![450 Fortwo 450 Fortwo](https://www.evilution.co.uk/wp-content/themes/evilution/images/evilution/model5.png)
Stereo Display Info General >>VOL 20<< Volume >>BASS 00<< Bass >>TREB<< Treble >>BAL L—R<< Balance left/right >>LOUD ON<< Loudness on >>LOUD OFF<< Loudness off >>PHONE<< Telephone mode...
Grundig Expert Settings![450 Fortwo 450 Fortwo](https://www.evilution.co.uk/wp-content/themes/evilution/images/evilution/model5.png)
Expert Settings More than one setting is usually assigned to each button, the expert settings are parameters that you rarely need to change. Setting The Functions Press and hold the button with the smart logo on it until you hear a beep. You are now in the expert...
Grundig Face Info![450 Fortwo 450 Fortwo](https://www.evilution.co.uk/wp-content/themes/evilution/images/evilution/model5.png)
So many buttons, what do they all do?
Grundig Radio Code![450 Fortwo 450 Fortwo](https://www.evilution.co.uk/wp-content/themes/evilution/images/evilution/model5.png)
If you own a fortwo 450 or a Roadster with a standard stereo, you'll need the radio code if you disconnect the battery. If you don't know it, you don't hear music, simple.
Grundig Radio Info![450 Fortwo 450 Fortwo](https://www.evilution.co.uk/wp-content/themes/evilution/images/evilution/model5.png)
Stereo Information RDS The radio receives RDS (Radio Data System) signals. RDS carries info such as station name. You can also adjust the radio to receive the station even if you drive into another reception area. FM And AM Reception The radio covers: FM band 87.5 to...
Grundig Security![450 Fortwo 450 Fortwo](https://www.evilution.co.uk/wp-content/themes/evilution/images/evilution/model5.png)
Everything you need to know about the stereos built in security.
Grundig Sound Settings![450 Fortwo 450 Fortwo](https://www.evilution.co.uk/wp-content/themes/evilution/images/evilution/model5.png)
Sound Settings Volume Turn the volume knob to adjust the volume. The display will show: >>VOL 00<< to >>VOL 46<< Bass Press the tone button twice. The display shows: >>BASS -14<< to >>BASS +14<< Pressing the track up and...
Grundig Sound Upgrade Activation![450 Fortwo 450 Fortwo](https://www.evilution.co.uk/wp-content/themes/evilution/images/evilution/model5.png)
If you fit tweeters to a Grundig stereo where you had none before, you may need to activate them
Grundig Stereo Difference![450 Fortwo 450 Fortwo](https://www.evilution.co.uk/wp-content/themes/evilution/images/evilution/model5.png)
Quite a few For2 owners want the CD stereo, because they are quite expensive and a rare find, people often go to Ebay. That's where the problems begin.
Grundig Stereo Wiring![450 Fortwo 450 Fortwo](https://www.evilution.co.uk/wp-content/themes/evilution/images/evilution/model5.png)
Key:
E = Earth
C4/8 = Connection plug 4, pin 8
Fuse* or F* = Direct connection fuse number
Black Yellow = Wire colour
Modules are labeled in the picture.
Guide Of Smart Models![#1 #1](https://www.evilution.co.uk/wp-content/themes/evilution/images/evilution/model4005.png)
![450 Fortwo 450 Fortwo](https://www.evilution.co.uk/wp-content/themes/evilution/images/evilution/model5.png)
![451 ED 451 ED](https://www.evilution.co.uk/wp-content/themes/evilution/images/evilution/model3949.png)
![451 Fortwo 451 Fortwo](https://www.evilution.co.uk/wp-content/themes/evilution/images/evilution/model6.png)
![452 Roadster 452 Roadster](https://www.evilution.co.uk/wp-content/themes/evilution/images/evilution/model7.png)
![453 EQ 453 EQ](https://www.evilution.co.uk/wp-content/themes/evilution/images/evilution/model3950.png)
![453 Fortwo/Forfour 453 Fortwo/Forfour](https://www.evilution.co.uk/wp-content/themes/evilution/images/evilution/model8.png)
What Mk is your smart? smart don't officially use these mark numbers. These mk numbers are primarily used on the forums.
Handbrake Adjustment![450 Fortwo 450 Fortwo](https://www.evilution.co.uk/wp-content/themes/evilution/images/evilution/model5.png)
Adjust the handbrake.
Handbrake Cable Disconnect![450 Fortwo 450 Fortwo](https://www.evilution.co.uk/wp-content/themes/evilution/images/evilution/model5.png)
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![452 Roadster 452 Roadster](https://www.evilution.co.uk/wp-content/themes/evilution/images/evilution/model7.png)
Disconnect the handbrake cable
Handbrake Switch![450 Fortwo 450 Fortwo](https://www.evilution.co.uk/wp-content/themes/evilution/images/evilution/model5.png)
It's a fairly robust unit but they can go wrong.
Hashtag 1 Alloys
Amp - 19" Front 8" ET48 5x108mm 235/45/19 Rear 8" ET48 5x108mm 235/45/19 Dynamo (Brabus) - 19" Front 8" ET48 5x108mm 235/45/19 Rear 8" ET48 5x108mm 235/45/19 Prism - 19" Front 8" ET48 5x108mm 235/45/19 Rear 8" ET48 5x108mm 235/45/19 Rotor - 19"...
Hashtag 1 Cabin Filter
Open your glovebox. On each side are fixings that need to be removed. Unless you have Superman fingers, you'll need pliers. Over time I'm sure these will become more loose. They twist clockwise to undo. Don't lose either. The glovebox lid will hang lower than normal....