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Old 08-03-2010, 03:59 PM
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Default Getting your VIN decoded.

In case anyone is new (like yours truly) and is wanting the VIN decoded I recommend it. Here is mine from Suncoast:

Vehicle-Ident.-Number (VIN) en
M-numbers
Vehicle description
Vehicle-Ident.-Number (VIN) WP0AA0947GN459238
Sales Type 944332
Model Year 1986
Block Flag
Blocking Date
Engine Type M44/07
engine number 43G11219
Gearbox Type G016K
transmission serial number 5S16046
Tire Code PIRE
General information
Invoice Date 1 1986-05-07
Invoice Date 2 1986-04-22
Number of "Z" Orders 0
Country Equipment C02 USA
Trading Partner USC
Commission Number 045583
Body specifications
Exterior Paint Color Y4Y4
Exterior Paint Color Kalahari Metallic / Kalahari Metallic
Interior specifications
Interior Trim LU
Interior Trim
Interior Equipment Code KL Leatherette
Seat Combination Number JN4
Seat Cushion Material LE Leather
Seat Side Support Material LE Leather
Seat Back Material KL Leatherette
Carpet Color Code 40E

Warranty data
from to contract date full coverage
New vehicle warranty 15.Aug.1986 15.Aug.1988
Varnish warranty 15.Aug.1988 15.Aug.1989
Corrosion warranty 15.Aug.1989 15.Aug.1996

Campaigns
Scope Status Stop sales


M-numbers Top of page

MNR Type Description


158 341 404 418 425 431 454 533 650 946

MNR Type Description
158 F Standard Radio
341 F Central Locking System
404 F Stabilizer Bars Front and Rear
418 F Protective Side Moldings
425 F Rear Window Wiper
431 F 4-Spoke Sport Steering Wheel
454 F Cruise Control
533 F Alarm System
650 F Electric Sliding Sunroof
946 F Partial Leather Seats Front





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This will be old hat for alot of folks here but I thought it was pretty cool to see.

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Michael, how can i get mine done like that?
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this is helpful

http://autoatlanta.com/life/vin/vin....ZZZ94ZGN402619

not nearly as complete as above, but a decent starting point.

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Originally Posted by Ray_Singh
Michael, how can i get mine done like that?
Here is the link:

http://www.suncoastparts.com/category/VINDECODER.html

I requested mine Sunday afternoon got it today.

michael
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DIY:
http://www.dietersmotorsports.com/VINde-coding.htm
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Thank you - i sent mine off just now.
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Mine came through today..... Perhaps someone is interested?

Vehicle description
Vehicle-Ident.-Number (VIN) WP0ZZZ95ZGN100542
Sales Type 952052
Model Year 1986
Block Flag
Blocking Date
Engine Type M44/51
engine number 45G02390
Gearbox Type G016.R
transmission serial number 5P01105
Tire Code DUNL
General information
Invoice Date 1 1985-10-16
Invoice Date 2
Number of "Z" Orders 0
Country Equipment C16 Great Britain
Trading Partner 9210000
Commission Number 860289
Body specifications
Exterior Paint Color L1L1
Exterior Paint Color
Interior specifications
Interior Trim LT
Interior Trim
Interior Equipment Code KL Leatherette
Seat Combination Number ATG
Seat Cushion Material LED Leather
Seat Side Support Material LE Leather
Seat Back Material KL Leatherette
Carpet Color Code 5FV

Warranty data
from to contract date full coverage
Campaigns
Scope Status Stop sales
M-numbers Top of page
MNR Type Description
261 341 383 387 395 418 425 431 474 533 567 573 650 666
MNR Type Description
261 F BEIF.AUSSENSPIEGEL PLAN ELEKTR.
341 F ZENTRALVERRIEGELUNG
383 F SPORTSITZ LI.ELEKTR.HOEHENVERST.
387 F SPORTSITZ RE.ELEKTR.HOEHENVERST.
395 F SCHMIEDERAD 16 ZOLL
418 F FLANKENSCHUTZLEISTEN
425 F HECKWISCHER
431 F LEDER-SPORT-LENKRAD D.363 (4-SPEI.)
474 F SPORTSTOSSDAEMPFER
533 F ALARM-ANLAGE INTERVALL
567 F GRUENGET. FRONTSCHEIBE M. GRUENKEIL
573 F KLIMAANLAGE
650 F DACH ELEKTR.VETRSTELLBAR
666 F ENTFALL DER LACK-U.CHROMKONSERVIER.
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Got mine! thanks for the link!

My car was born on 7/7/87 ???


Sales Type 951352
Model Year 1987
Block Flag
Blocking Date
Engine Type M44/51
engine number 45H04884
Gearbox Type G016S
transmission serial number UY19067
Tire Code PIRE
General information
Invoice Date 1 1987-07-07
Invoice Date 2 1987-07-02
Number of "Z" Orders 0
Country Equipment C02 USA
Trading Partner 4300010
Commission Number 042402
Body specifications
Exterior Paint Color U8U8
Exterior Paint Color Stone Grey Met with Black Top / Stone Grey Met with Black Top
Interior specifications
Interior Trim LX
Interior Trim
Interior Equipment Code KL Leatherette
Seat Combination Number NZ8
Seat Cushion Material LE Leather
Seat Side Support Material LE Leather
Seat Back Material KL Leatherette
Carpet Color Code 8MD
Warranty data
from to contract date full coverage
New vehicle warranty 21.Mar.1988 22.Mar.1990
Emission warranty 22.Mar.1990 22.Mar.1995
Varnish warranty 22.Mar.1990 22.Mar.1991
Corrosion warranty 22.Mar.1991 22.Mar.1998
Campaigns
Scope Status Stop sales
M-numbers Top of page <https://ppn.porsche.com/fzgInfo50/handleInfoRequest.do#anfang>
MNR Type Description

160 418 425 454 533 650 946
MNR Type Description
160 F Radio "Charleston"
418 F Protective Side Moldings
425 F Rear Window Wiper
454 F Cruise Control
533 F Alarm System
650 F Electric Sliding Sunroof
946 F Partial Leather Seats Front
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Originally Posted by toddk911
Got mine! thanks for the link!
No problem

Glad I could contribute.

michael
Old 08-11-2010, 04:51 PM
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http://autoatlanta.com/life/vin/vin....AA0945EN464595
What does some of the options mean like the phone?
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got mine today, thanks michael for the link !!

Vehicle description
Vehicle-Ident.-Number (VIN)
Sales Type 944333
Model Year 1986
Block Flag
Blocking Date
Engine Type M44/08
engine number 43G61550
Gearbox Type G087N
transmission serial number RCF12036
Tire Code DUNL
General information
Invoice Date 1 1986-04-01
Invoice Date 2 1986-03-21
Number of "Z" Orders 0
Country Equipment C02 USA
Trading Partner USC
Commission Number 036721
Body specifications
Exterior Paint Color G1G1
Exterior Paint Color Guards Red / Guards Red
Interior specifications
Interior Trim LT
Interior Trim
Interior Equipment Code KL Leatherette
Seat Combination Number ATG
Seat Cushion Material LED Leather
Seat Side Support Material LE Leather
Seat Back Material KL Leatherette
Carpet Color Code 5FV

Warranty data
from to contract date full coverage
New vehicle warranty 03.May.1986 03.May.1988
Varnish warranty 03.May.1988 03.May.1989
Corrosion warranty 03.May.1989 03.May.1996

Campaigns
Scope Status Stop sales


M-numbers Top of page

MNR Type Description


018 341 401 404 425 454 650 946

MNR Type Description
018 F Steering Wheel with Raised Hub
341 F Central Locking System
401 F 15-Inch Forged Alloy Wheels
404 F Stabilizer Bars Front and Rear
425 F Rear Window Wiper
454 F Cruise Control
650 F Electric Sliding Sunroof
946 F Partial Leather Seats Front
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I wonder what the difference is between

Invoice Date 1
Invoice Date 2
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Here is mine,got it in less than 12 hours.There are a couple of things that bother me,namely this "There are open campaigns for this vehicle" and this "There are open recalls on this vehicle--you may want to contact your local dealership" .What do you think?
There are open campaigns for this vehicle
M-numbers
Vehicle description
Vehicle-Ident.-Number (VIN) WP0ZZZ94ZGN404592
Sales Type 944012
Model Year 1986
Block Flag
Blocking Date
Engine Type M44/05
engine number 41G03862
Gearbox Type G016J
transmission serial number 5Y16016
Tire Code DUNL
General information
Invoice Date 1 1986-03-11
Invoice Date 2
Number of "Z" Orders 0
Country Equipment C07 Italy
Trading Partner 7840000
Commission Number 860269
Body specifications
Exterior Paint Color G1G1
Exterior Paint Color
Interior specifications
Interior Trim AB
Interior Trim
Interior Equipment Code KL Leatherette
Seat Combination Number ATA
Seat Cushion Material POR Fabric Porsche Writing
Seat Side Support Material LE Leather
Seat Back Material KL Leatherette
Carpet Color Code 5FV

Warranty data
from to contract date full coverage
Campaigns
Scope Status Stop sales
AK03 1 0 0
AK03 2 0 0
M-numbers Top of page
MNR Type Description
164 197 425 650 651
MNR Type Description
164 F REIFEN 215/60 VR 15 VO+HI
197 F STAERKERE BATTERIE
425 F HECKWISCHER
650 F DACH ELEKTR.VETRSTELLBAR
651 F ELEKTR. FENSTERHEBER
There are open recalls on this vehicle--you may want to contact your local dealership.
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Vehicle description
Vehicle-Ident.-Number (VIN)
Sales Type 944333
Model Year 1987
Block Flag
Blocking Date
Engine Type M44/08
engine number 43H62257
Gearbox Type G087N
transmission serial number RCF13027
Tire Code DUNL
General information
Invoice Date 1 1987-02-27
Invoice Date 2 1987-02-20
Number of "Z" Orders 0
Country Equipment C02 USA
Trading Partner 4300010
Commission Number 028986
Body specifications
Exterior Paint Color F5F5
Exterior Paint Color
Interior specifications
Interior Trim LT
Interior Trim
Interior Equipment Code KL Leatherette
Seat Combination Number ATG
Seat Cushion Material LED Leather
Seat Side Support Material LE Leather
Seat Back Material KL Leatherette
Carpet Color Code 5FV

Warranty data
from to contract date full coverage
New vehicle warranty 05.Apr.1987 05.Apr.1989
Emission warranty 05.Apr.1989 05.Apr.1994
Varnish warranty 05.Apr.1989 05.Apr.1990
Corrosion warranty 05.Apr.1990 05.Apr.1997

Campaigns
Scope Status Stop sales


M-numbers Top of page

MNR Type Description


341 404 425 431 454 533 650 946

MNR Type Description
341 F ZENTRALVERRIEGELUNG
404 F STABILISATOR VO+HI
425 F HECKWISCHER
431 F LEDER-SPORT-LENKRAD D.363 (4-SPEI.)
454 F AUTOM. GESCHWINDIGKEITSREGULIERUNG
533 F ALARM-ANLAGE INTERVALL
650 F DACH ELEKTR.VERSTELLBAR
946 F TEILLEDER-SITZE (BEZUG LLK)

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