If you fit tweeters to a Grundig stereo where you had none before, you may need to activate them
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Grundig Stereo Difference
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 Shows MECHANIC
The Problem The LCD shows the word MECHANIC. Don't worry, you don't need to find a mechanic. It's fairly simple. The mechanical caddy that holds the CD has had an issue. It can be a failing motor, a build up of shit in the cogs or rails. Anything that had caused the...
Grundig Stereo Wiring
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
What Mk is your smart? smart don't officially use these mark numbers. These mk numbers are primarily used on the forums.
Handbrake Adjustment
Adjust the handbrake.
Handbrake Cable Disconnect
Disconnect the handbrake cable
Handbrake Switch
It's a fairly robust unit but they can go wrong.
Hashtag 1 Alloys
Spark - 18" Front 7" ET50 5x108mm 235/50/18 Rear 7" ET50 5x108mm 235/50/18 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"...
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....
Hashtag 1 Charging Cable Manual Unlock
When you insert the charging cable, to stop any member of the public just unplugging it, a solenoid pushes a rod into the housing of the charging cable to lock it in place. Not all cables are made the same and people push the charging handle in with a different force,...
Hashtag 1 Dash Camera
Instead of having a stick on camera that looks unsightly and is a pain to wire up, FitCamX came up with a camera that replaces the rear view mirror surround. Fitting is easy. Here's my fitting guide and review. FitCamX dash camera for Hashtag 1 - Click. CPL Filter...
Hashtag 1 Fuse Box Layout
Please Do Not Share This is the 1st publicly available fuse diagrams for this car and you wouldn't believe what it cost me in time, patience and a certain level of server hacking to obtain. That is why it's subscription only. It's worth noting that the descriptions...
Hashtag 1 Fuse Box Locations
Interior Fuse Box Look in the right hand footwell. Grab under the trim... ...and pull. To reveal the fuse box. There it is. The panel is held in with 8 clips that just push in, however... ...on the front of the panel is a hook... ...which hooks around a plastic peg in...
Hashtag 1 Headlight Alignment
If you open the bonnet, you'll see 4 holes for headlight adjustment, but why so many? The Hashtag 1 comes with 2 different types of headlight. Adaptive - Cyberspark LED+ Matrix headlights. Fitted to the Launch, Premium, Pulse and Brabus Models. Non Adaptive -...
Hashtag 1 Headlight Repair
Since the headlights run across the front of the car, it's safe to say that it's easy to damage one in an accident. The brackets are designed to break to save the rest of the headlight from becoming damaged beyond repair. That's good for 1 reason, your bank account....
Hashtag 1 Key Hole
OK, so your battery is dead and the car won't unlock. Good news, you have a physical key and a physical key hole. Find your physical key. Go to your driver's side door... ...and push the front of the door handle in so it folds out. Look in behind the handle and you'll...
Hashtag 1 Wheel Alignment Specs
Hashtag 1 (HX11) Wheel Alignment Specifications Item Specification Front Wheel Camber -46’± 39’ Rear Wheel Camber -64’± 30’ Front Wheel Toe 5.1’± 3’ Rear Wheel Toe >3.6’± 3’ Kingpin Inclination Angle 13.54° ± 0.5° Kingpin Caster Angle 5.0° ±...
Hashtag Colour Codes
The Hashtag range of smarts are the 1st to come without a data plate telling you the colour code. Your only way to know for sure is to compare the colour of your car with the photos below. Car Model Colour Name Also Known As Colour Code #1 Atom Grey Matte C40 #1 Cyber...
Hashtag Jacking Points
It might not be surprising but the jacking points are underneath the car. Front If you look at the plastic side skirt, you'll see a small indented triangle. This indicates the centre of the jacking point. Instead of a jacking point, it's a jacking seam. Most scissor...