Need help with my RADIO - LotusTalk

DustyJ · 05-27-2009, 09:44 PM

I just got my '06 Elise with a Blaupunkt radio. I have been able to make all the adjustments (stations, clock, etc) but cannot make it stop rotating through all the colors. It reads properly for about 1 minute and then goes back to rotating through the colors and options. How do I turn this feature OFF?? thanks for any help you can pass along.

cory1000 · 05-27-2009, 10:29 PM

Try This:

cory1000 · 05-27-2009, 10:30 PM

If you have a different model the manual can be found here:
Blaupunkt - Downloads - Manuals

milehitom · 05-27-2009, 11:52 PM

DustyJ,

To shut off that "demo" flashing mode, just hold down the "menu" button (on the lower right side of the faceplate) for four seconds and it will stop.

Tom

Soigne · 05-28-2009, 01:34 AM

The stock radio from Blaupunkt in the 06 is absolute junk. If you care about tunes then swap it out, not to mention the overgrown walkman speakers. On the other hand putting a "real" stereo in these cars is like supercharging a tricycle. Sure you can do it, but why.

Can't really hear it above 30 mph anyway, and just adds weight.

DustyJ · 05-28-2009, 07:15 AM

Thanks for the help. That took care of the problem. It was simple, but I sure couldn't find the key.

Happy Trails

tomrev · 05-28-2009, 07:51 AM

Or you can take my low-tech approach; unhook the battery, and be done with the thing. If I ever sell the car, i'll figure out how to get it going again to annoy the next owner.

craracer · 05-28-2009, 03:34 PM

If that's a "low tech" idea, I wonder what mine would be considered?

HAMMER.

Why listen to the same music over and over and over and over again when you have a perfectly good exhaust and a cam-switchover?

I wish my car had not ever been designed to have a radio.

MikeinAlexandria · 05-28-2009, 04:01 PM

If you really don't want the radio, why not remove it? There are probably folks around the world who have designed a carbon fiber cubby that works to fill the spot...

Quote:

Originally Posted by craracer

If that's a "low tech" idea, I wonder what mine would be considered?

HAMMER.

Why listen to the same music over and over and over and over again when you have a perfectly good exhaust and a cam-switchover?

I wish my car had not ever been designed to have a radio.

kestrel74 · 05-28-2009, 05:07 PM

We dunn need no stinking radio !!!

craracer · 05-28-2009, 08:02 PM

I'll start looking for one. Then there's the matter of the speaker holes....I wonder if I could talk someone who makes C/F dashes into making one without the holes (Not that I could afford a new dash)?

p.s. I hope I didn't come across as being snotty in my previous post. It was my poor attempt at a little humor.

AgentTripleX · 05-28-2009, 08:07 PM

My best friend had that problem in her 06. We called it party mode, lol. She took it to the dealer to fix.

tvacc · 05-28-2009, 09:12 PM

As long as we are asking radio questions...my stock radio in my 05 keeps telling me that it is searching for stations I have programmed in. They are strong local stations that should not need any searching.

Any ideas.

kmt63 · 05-28-2009, 10:27 PM

the reception in my 06 elise is not good at all.driving the same roads in my daily driver.i get the stations fine.then in the lotus i get just a little ways out from town and i get nothing.

Whiskey · 05-28-2009, 10:55 PM

Here's my guide.

Blaupunkt Acapulco - Display Settings Guide

Zackman · 06-07-2009, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soigne

The stock radio from Blaupunkt in the 06 is absolute junk. If you care about tunes then swap it out, not to mention the overgrown walkman speakers. On the other hand putting a "real" stereo in these cars is like supercharging a tricycle. Sure you can do it, but why.

Can't really hear it above 30 mph anyway, and just adds weight.

Guys - I respect racing and weight, however, I just had chuck Risen put an apline system and amp, rokkford fosgate speakers and JL subwoofer and enslousre painted to match apline while 06. After completing the imprinting - which was just released this week, I have been stopped by local police tonigh for excessive Decible Volume - (imprinting is new custom electronic and mic in the car at 7 seperate input points via yjr computer to allow the head up to deliver crystal clear sound at all decibles ranges while listenitng to a sympohny in our loutus) with the hard top off, windows down, and I running a stage two racing exhaust with supercharger. Contact Chuck money best spent!!!

mrcarcrazy · 06-08-2009, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmt63

the reception in my 06 elise is not good at all.driving the same roads in my daily driver.i get the stations fine.then in the lotus i get just a little ways out from town and i get nothing.

Same here. tragic really...

bobbythejudge · 06-09-2009, 06:35 PM

I picked up a hidden radio amplifier on ebay for 25.00 including shipping.I had very weak signals before installing it,now get all the stations. Go to Lotus cars and the ad should be on there. I'm in Kansas now and do not have the address.

05-27-2009, 09:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
DustyJ Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Loveland Posts: 13 Images: 3	Need help with my RADIO I just got my '06 Elise with a Blaupunkt radio. I have been able to make all the adjustments (stations, clock, etc) but cannot make it stop rotating through all the colors. It reads properly for about 1 minute and then goes back to rotating through the colors and options. How do I turn this feature OFF?? thanks for any help you can pass along. __________________ Happy Trails, Dusty "I was taught to respect my elders, but it is getting harder to find any"

05-27-2009, 10:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
cory1000 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,917	Try This: Attached Images

05-28-2009, 01:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
Soigne Lotify Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Walnut Creek, CA Posts: 20	The stock radio from Blaupunkt in the 06 is absolute junk. If you care about tunes then swap it out, not to mention the overgrown walkman speakers. On the other hand putting a "real" stereo in these cars is like supercharging a tricycle. Sure you can do it, but why. Can't really hear it above 30 mph anyway, and just adds weight. __________________ 06' Elise, touring, twin oil coolers, ss, Hid low&high, Braille battery w/cutoff switch, Rear panel delete, stereo lite, K40 w/laser, Ohlins 2-way, RTV brace, 15/16 w/r888's, ss brake lines, motul fluid, Pagid Blues, FF cf front splitter and rear wing, Moroso oil pan, Accusump, Fidanza flywheel, ACT clutch and FF275 kit with Garett gt-28rs turbo and EFI Standalone, 234 whp 200 wtq on pump gas, 275 whp 240 wtq on 100 octane with race map.

05-28-2009, 07:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
DustyJ Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Loveland Posts: 13 Images: 3	Thanks for the help. That took care of the problem. It was simple, but I sure couldn't find the key. Happy Trails __________________ Happy Trails, Dusty "I was taught to respect my elders, but it is getting harder to find any"

05-28-2009, 07:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
tomrev Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Traverse City, Mi. Posts: 87 Images: 10	radio Or you can take my low-tech approach; unhook the battery, and be done with the thing. If I ever sell the car, i'll figure out how to get it going again to annoy the next owner.

05-27-2009, 10:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
cory1000 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,917	If you have a different model the manual can be found here: Blaupunkt - Downloads - Manuals

05-27-2009, 11:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
milehitom Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,142	DustyJ, To shut off that "demo" flashing mode, just hold down the "menu" button (on the lower right side of the faceplate) for four seconds and it will stop. Tom

05-28-2009, 03:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
craracer eTard Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 282	If that's a "low tech" idea, I wonder what mine would be considered? HAMMER. Why listen to the same music over and over and over and over again when you have a perfectly good exhaust and a cam-switchover? I wish my car had not ever been designed to have a radio.

05-28-2009, 05:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
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05-28-2009, 08:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
craracer eTard Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 282	I'll start looking for one. Then there's the matter of the speaker holes....I wonder if I could talk someone who makes C/F dashes into making one without the holes (Not that I could afford a new dash)? p.s. I hope I didn't come across as being snotty in my previous post. It was my poor attempt at a little humor. Last edited by craracer : 05-28-2009 at 08:18 PM.

05-28-2009, 08:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
AgentTripleX #101 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 3,084	My best friend had that problem in her 06. We called it party mode, lol. She took it to the dealer to fix.

05-28-2009, 09:12 PM	#13 (permalink)
tvacc Head LOONY Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 2,210	As long as we are asking radio questions...my stock radio in my 05 keeps telling me that it is searching for stations I have programmed in. They are strong local stations that should not need any searching. Any ideas. __________________ Tony Vaccaro 2005 Ardent Red, Katana Supercharger, Touring, Hardtop, Driving Lights, HIDs, Rear Window Shield, Red Mounts, Laser Shifters, V1, LETSLA Shifter, www.lotusowners.com LOONY (Lotus Owners of New York) and the Church of the HolyLotus Supplier of Polycarbonate Shield for Rear Window IN STOCK , Drive Fast Take Chances

05-28-2009, 10:27 PM	#14 (permalink)
kmt63 Elise Driver Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: vancouver wa Posts: 370 Images: 2	the reception in my 06 elise is not good at all.driving the same roads in my daily driver.i get the stations fine.then in the lotus i get just a little ways out from town and i get nothing. __________________ rls west~nci motor sports fabrication

05-28-2009, 10:55 PM	#15 (permalink)
Whiskey Love is More Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Athens, Ohio Posts: 199	Here's my guide. Blaupunkt Acapulco - Display Settings Guide __________________ Will WTB: Elise Hardtop with Hardware - Storm Ti. (Color Code B121) Please send PM Elise: My process of adding exige side scoops (+ Front Mesh) \| 2005 Lotus Elise : Sport Pack : Biscuit Touring Pack : Storm Ti \| BWR Supercharger \| Exige Side ducts and front mesh \| LETSLA Short Shifter (ordered) \|

06-09-2009, 06:35 PM	#18 (permalink)
bobbythejudge Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: south Texas Posts: 25	I picked up a hidden radio amplifier on ebay for 25.00 including shipping.I had very weak signals before installing it,now get all the stations. Go to Lotus cars and the ad should be on there. I'm in Kansas now and do not have the address.

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