remove grundig car stereo, help please ?

bal2 · 23-03-2004, 16:51

Hello,

I am new to this forum as I have just bought a Skoda octavia from 1999. I am planning to replace the car stereo with a blaupunkt Los Angeles as it seems that many people here are enjoying this stereo.

I have looked at many threads and I have identfied the adaptor that I need to use. However, sorry for the newby question, but I do not know what I need and how to remove the standard grundig stereo that is on it.

If anyone could let me know hos to do that, that would be great.
thank you

devonutopia · 23-03-2004, 16:59

I have a set of Kenwood HU keys which work fine at removing the Grundig units (those two tiny vertical slots in the middle of the unit) Trouble is I sent a pair to Ross and I think I only have three individual ones left so can't really send another set. Ask any radio / ICE dealer for a pair and they shouldn't charge for them - especially if you buy a nice blingin unit from them!

bal2 · 23-03-2004, 17:02

Hi,

Thank you for your reply.
My HU actually 4 small holes, two at each end of the unit at the top and bottom. Do you think that the key you mention would work ?

Thanks

devonutopia · 23-03-2004, 17:06

4 holes?

Interesting. I thought they all had only two so one key in each hand would release the unit?

I think perhaps there's two holes specifically for removing the HU and two others for "something else"

The release holes are about 1mm wide and about 12mm high (ish)

bal2 · 23-03-2004, 17:25

I think I was not too good at expressing myself.
You can have a look at the picture at the following address:
http://www.grundig-car-intermedia.co...ds/set_rds.htm

as you can see the 4 holes I am talking about. Maybe this is not the way to release the stereo though.

devonutopia · 23-03-2004, 17:31

Yeah - its a different system.

A bent wire coathanger should do the trick

SkodiRS · 23-03-2004, 17:34

For the Grundig unit there are 4 holes in total....or....2 pairs of 2 holes.

Should be at either end of the HU.

You should have actually got the keys from the dealers...if not check your glovebox.

If you don't have any go to your dealer...they should do it free of charge.

Failing this go to Halfords they should have a key for this.......I think these are the generic old style keys.

Alex · 23-03-2004, 17:53

small allen keys work as well

devonutopia · 23-03-2004, 17:59

Is this the point when all the "dodgy" suggestions come in and the moderators are given some work to do?

I'll keep my gob shut then!

Alex · 23-03-2004, 18:03

'Dodgy' allen keys you have such a strange mind Jason

**mannyo** · 23-03-2004, 21:00

Also small philips head screwdrivers work a treat.

bal2 · 24-03-2004, 10:11

Hi All,

Thank you very much for the information. I am very impressed with the spped at which you all replied. I am now ready to try all of these tricks or take it to a dealer if all fails.

Thanks

rich1068 · 24-03-2004, 15:46

I've just dug out the box that my Blaupunkt Daytona came in and the unit is supplied with two keys that sound the same as what you need to remove the Grundig. The prongs are about an inch and a half apart. It would seem that the HU you are thinking of buying comes with the tools you need. Result! PM me if you need more info.

23-03-2004, 16:51	#1
bal2 Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	remove grundig car stereo, help please ? Hello, I am new to this forum as I have just bought a Skoda octavia from 1999. I am planning to replace the car stereo with a blaupunkt Los Angeles as it seems that many people here are enjoying this stereo. I have looked at many threads and I have identfied the adaptor that I need to use. However, sorry for the newby question, but I do not know what I need and how to remove the standard grundig stereo that is on it. If anyone could let me know hos to do that, that would be great. thank you

23-03-2004, 16:59	#2
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,056 Images: 5 Thanks: 76 Thanked 346 Times in 289 Posts	I have a set of Kenwood HU keys which work fine at removing the Grundig units (those two tiny vertical slots in the middle of the unit) Trouble is I sent a pair to Ross and I think I only have three individual ones left so can't really send another set. Ask any radio / ICE dealer for a pair and they shouldn't charge for them - especially if you buy a nice blingin unit from them! __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

23-03-2004, 17:06	#4
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,056 Images: 5 Thanks: 76 Thanked 346 Times in 289 Posts	4 holes? Interesting. I thought they all had only two so one key in each hand would release the unit? I think perhaps there's two holes specifically for removing the HU and two others for "something else" The release holes are about 1mm wide and about 12mm high (ish) __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

23-03-2004, 17:31	#6
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,056 Images: 5 Thanks: 76 Thanked 346 Times in 289 Posts	Yeah - its a different system. A bent wire coathanger should do the trick __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

23-03-2004, 17:34	#7
SkodiRS BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: darkest Hampshire Posts: 8,650 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	For the Grundig unit there are 4 holes in total....or....2 pairs of 2 holes. Should be at either end of the HU. You should have actually got the keys from the dealers...if not check your glovebox. If you don't have any go to your dealer...they should do it free of charge. Failing this go to Halfords they should have a key for this.......I think these are the generic old style keys. __________________ Adrian.

23-03-2004, 17:02	#3
bal2 Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi, Thank you for your reply. My HU actually 4 small holes, two at each end of the unit at the top and bottom. Do you think that the key you mention would work ? Thanks

23-03-2004, 17:25	#5
bal2 Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I think I was not too good at expressing myself. You can have a look at the picture at the following address: http://www.grundig-car-intermedia.co...ds/set_rds.htm as you can see the 4 holes I am talking about. Maybe this is not the way to release the stereo though.

23-03-2004, 17:53	#8
Alex Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Peak District Posts: 2,733 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	small allen keys work as well

23-03-2004, 17:59	#9
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,056 Images: 5 Thanks: 76 Thanked 346 Times in 289 Posts	Is this the point when all the "dodgy" suggestions come in and the moderators are given some work to do? I'll keep my gob shut then! __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

23-03-2004, 18:03	#10
Alex Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Peak District Posts: 2,733 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	'Dodgy' allen keys you have such a strange mind Jason

23-03-2004, 21:00	#11
mannyo BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Stevenage Herts. Posts: 11,435 Thanks: 56 Thanked 356 Times in 328 Posts	Also small philips head screwdrivers work a treat. __________________ Manny 2005 Octavia 2.0TDi Elegance combi my skoda website http://www.octaviars.co.uk Join the briskoda.net folding team click Here for more info

24-03-2004, 10:11	#12
bal2 Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi All, Thank you very much for the information. I am very impressed with the spped at which you all replied. I am now ready to try all of these tricks or take it to a dealer if all fails. Thanks

24-03-2004, 15:46	#13
rich1068 Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: North Posts: 2,709 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've just dug out the box that my Blaupunkt Daytona came in and the unit is supplied with two keys that sound the same as what you need to remove the Grundig. The prongs are about an inch and a half apart. It would seem that the HU you are thinking of buying comes with the tools you need. Result! PM me if you need more info. __________________ Rich. Skoda Octavia RS

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