looking to buy 928, trying to decode vin.
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I am going to look at a 83 928s and trying to find out if it has a lsd. I have heard something about you can run the vin through PET and find out the options, but have been unable to do it. Can someone run this vin and find out what options such as lsd? vin# WP0JB0923DS862027
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Sorry I was worked up trying to find this info and forgot to introduce myself, being new to this forum.
I am new to 928's but have owned a few other porsches, I am shopping for a 928 now as a fun daily driver to work and back, that I can play around with upgrading as I use it. I have always liked the 928 but now feel I must have one.
Well anyway thanks for any help you can give and thanks for this wealth of knowledge on here.
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I am new to 928's but have owned a few other porsches, I am shopping for a 928 now as a fun daily driver to work and back, that I can play around with upgrading as I use it. I have always liked the 928 but now feel I must have one.
Well anyway thanks for any help you can give and thanks for this wealth of knowledge on here.
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Running the VIN does not show the LSD as an option but that is not unusual.
Using the VIN filter does highlight the LSD parts so there is a good possibility it does have LSD but not a guarantee.
Best to jack the rear end up and spin a wheel.
Using the VIN filter does highlight the LSD parts so there is a good possibility it does have LSD but not a guarantee.
Best to jack the rear end up and spin a wheel.
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Does it have the "Do It Yourself" manual transmission, or the superior "Fully Equipped by Porsche" Automatic Transmission?
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I am going to look at a 83 928s and trying to find out if it has a lsd. I have heard something about you can run the vin through PET and find out the options, but have been unable to do it. Can someone run this vin and find out what options such as lsd? vin# WP0JB0923DS862027
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.........1981-1995 928
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VIN : WP0JB0923DS862027
MODEL : ROW
VDS : JB0
MODEL : 928
YEAR : 1983
ORIGIN : STUTTGART
SERIAL : 2027
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REPORT PREPARED BY 928CODES.COM
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This is what I got using that VIN ....
Code Option Description
158 Radio "Monterey" - 86 "Reno" - 87
418 Protective side mouldings
438 Comfort seat right
455 Wheel locks
468 Graduated tint windshield, green side glass
481 5 speed manual transmission
484 Symbols for controls
490 Hi-Fi sound system
494 2 speakers on back shelf
494 Amplifier system
533 Alarm system
650 Sunroof
Code Option Description
158 Radio "Monterey" - 86 "Reno" - 87
418 Protective side mouldings
438 Comfort seat right
455 Wheel locks
468 Graduated tint windshield, green side glass
481 5 speed manual transmission
484 Symbols for controls
490 Hi-Fi sound system
494 2 speakers on back shelf
494 Amplifier system
533 Alarm system
650 Sunroof
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Its not a ROW model, clearly indicated by the VIN which, if it were a ROW car, would begin "WP0ZZZ92Z" for all years after 1980.
basic vin decode [option codes would also help]:
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.........1981-1995 928
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VIN : WP0JB0923DS862027
MODEL : ROW
VDS : JB0
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.........1981-1995 928
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VIN : WP0JB0923DS862027
MODEL : ROW
VDS : JB0
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And 13th digit would be 4 instead of 6. ROW 2027 for '83 MY would be WP0ZZZ92ZDS842027 but such car do not exist as largest VIN '83 MY ROW was WP0ZZZ92ZDS841972.
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Hi I Just purchased a 1989 928 S4 vin WP0JB0928KS860786. Could you run this for me. Thanks. Unfortunately, my 1984 928 Euro burned in the NorCal fires in October.
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Here are options for 89 S4 5 speed
Factory Specs for VIN Number WP0JB0928KS860786
1989 928 S4 U.S. 0726
EngineCode Engine Size
M28.41 5.0L-32v
Transmission Code Transmission Serial Number
G28.12 5-speed Manual G28121K00001 to G28121K10000
Option Code Description
I158 Radio, Blaupunkt Monterey (1986) or Reno SQR 46 (1987)
M220 Locking Differential - 40% (87-89)
I302 Type designated on rear end
M418 Side Protection Moldings
M474 Shock Absorber (SPORTING) Front and Rear
M481 Manual Transmission
M570 Air Conditioner with Improved Efficiency (Rear A/C)
M650 Electrical Sliding Roof
I980 Seat Cover - Draped Leather (Front Seats in Supple Leather)
This car has an entry in the 928 Owners Club Registry as well as the Vin Decoder database.
Factory Specs for VIN Number WP0JB0928KS860786
1989 928 S4 U.S. 0726
EngineCode Engine Size
M28.41 5.0L-32v
Transmission Code Transmission Serial Number
G28.12 5-speed Manual G28121K00001 to G28121K10000
Option Code Description
I158 Radio, Blaupunkt Monterey (1986) or Reno SQR 46 (1987)
M220 Locking Differential - 40% (87-89)
I302 Type designated on rear end
M418 Side Protection Moldings
M474 Shock Absorber (SPORTING) Front and Rear
M481 Manual Transmission
M570 Air Conditioner with Improved Efficiency (Rear A/C)
M650 Electrical Sliding Roof
I980 Seat Cover - Draped Leather (Front Seats in Supple Leather)
This car has an entry in the 928 Owners Club Registry as well as the Vin Decoder database.