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...
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Grundig CD Mode
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
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
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
So many buttons, what do they all do?
Grundig Radio Code
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
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
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 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 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 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 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...
HDD To SSD Conversion
2023 Edit The original info on this page is probably in excess of a decade old and, because of software and hardware changes, it's out of date. The cost of SSDs is now 20% of what they cost back then so it's just easier to find a Chinese company that sells MB Star...
Head Gasket Failure Test
Symptoms Do you have oil in your coolant? Coolant in your oil? Losing coolant? Air locks in the coolant system? Car running like a piece of shit? Good news, your head gasket might be screwed. The head gasket sits between the main block and the head. The main block...