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...
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Grundig Security
Everything you need to know about the stereos built in security.
Grundig Sound Settings
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
The CD player already has the chip built in but the tape player has an extra unit that plugs into the top of the stereo.
Grundig Sound Upgrade Activation
If you fit tweeters to a Grundig stereo where you had none before, you may need to activate them
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....