Nurburger

Ok, so after an hour or so I'm sick of searching the archives & reading endless posts about the option codes.

I have heard/read a couple of posts that the code 5R denotes an LSD transmission with cooler loop. I know that 220 is the typical LSD code, so I'm just hoping that someone more knowledgable can verify the 5R claims, or not...

I only purchased my car last September & didn't have much opportunity to drive it or do smokey burn outs to know if it does have an LSD or not... The wonderful LONG winter we're having means that the 951 is still tucked up in bed enjoying a long lie in, so I havn't driven it since.

Please see the option codes for my car below - I have also not been able to find the D01 or E34 codes either.

Any help would be appreciated!!

Thanks

ehall

Acrobat Printable Version

BODY-01, 944 Option Codes

C02 Catalytic Converter

C03
California type car

C76
Not Available

C77
Not Available

F75
Not Available

R01
Touring package (Not available with airbags)

R74
Touring package

009
Sport-o-matic transmission

018
Leather steering wheel-raised 380mm hub (Not available with airbags)

020
Speedometer with two scales (MPH/KPH)

024
Version for Greece

026
Activated charcoal canister

027
Version for California

030
Club sport package

031
Sport shock absorbers

034
Version for Italy

036
Bumpers with impact absorbers

058
Bumpers with impact absorbers

061
Version for Great Britain

062
Mud flap (Version for Sweden)

070
Tonneau cover - Cabriolet

103
Adjustment of shock absorber strut

113
Version for Canada

119
Version for Spain

124
Yellow light (Version for France)

126
Stickers in French

130
Labeling in English

139
Heated seat (Left)

152
Engine noise reduction

153
Engine parts belonging to a stipulated assembly for type 951

154
Control unit for improved emissions

157
Oxygen sensor and catalyst

158
Radio Blaupunkt "Monterey" 1986, Radio Blaupunkt "Reno" 1987

159
Motor sound package

160
Radio Blaupunkt "Charleston"

164
Tires 215/60VR15

176
Oil cooler with fan

185
Automatic 2 point rear seat belts

186
Manual 2 point rear seat belts

187
Asymmetric head lights

190
Increased side door strength

193
Version for Japan

195
Prepared for cellular telephone

197
Higher amperage battery

215
Version for Saudi Arabia

218
License brackets front and rear

219
Differential

220
Limited slip differential

221
Porsche locking differential

225
Version for Belgium

240
Version for countries with inferior fuel

241
Shorter shifting travel

243
Shorter gear shift lever

249
Automatic transmission

255
Fuel consumption indicator

258
Heated mirror

261
Electric mirror-Passenger side

262
Manual mirror-Passenger side

277
Version for Switzerland

286
High intensity windshield washer

288
Headlight washers

298
Prepared for unleaded fuel, manual transmission

302
Type designated on rear end

308
Pneumatic spring for engine hood

323
Sticker-without ESE regulations

325
Version for South Africa

330
Radio Blaupunkt "Toronto" (not for USA)

331
AM/FM cassette with 2 door speakers

335
Automatic 3 point rear seat belts

340
Heated seat-right

341
Central locking system

346
Standard color rims (silver)

347
Platinum anodized wheels

348
Forged wheels-Grand Prix White

351
Porsche car radio, type DE

360
Mud guards

375
Clutch lining without asbestos

377
Combination seat-left, adjustable

378
Combination seat-right, adjustable

379
Series seat, left electrical vertical adjustment

380
Series seat, right electrical vertical adjustment

381
Series seat-left

382
Series seat-right

383
Sport seat-left, with electrical height adjustment

387
Sport seat-right, with electrical height adjustment

389
Porsche car radio-type US

391
Stone guard foil, added separately

393
Forged alloy wheels 8/9 X 16 (944/944S/951)

394
Pressure cast magnesium rims (944/944S/951)

395
16" Forged alloy wheels (944/944S/951)

396
Wheel - 8J X 15 (rear) "Phone dials"

398
Outside electric mirror-left

399
A/C without front condenser

400
Pressure cast wheels

401
Light metal wheels

402
50 year anniversary car 1982

403
Pressure cast 17" wheels

404
Stabilizer bars front and rear

405
Level control system

406
Front wheel housing protection 1983-1986

407
18" Polished wheels

409
Sport seats left and right leather

410
Sport seats left and right leatherette/cloth

411
License bracket-front

412
External oil cooler

414
External transmission oil cooler (Turbo)

415
Wider rear track

418
Body side molding

419
Rear luggage compartment instead of rear seats

422
Porsche radio, type RW

423
Cassette container and coin box

424
Automatic heating control

425
Rear window wiper

426
Special model - World Champion 1976-1978

429
Fog head lamp-white

429
Special model - Sebring

431
Leather steering wheel, 363mm (Not available with airbags)

432
Sports steering wheel, leather 363mm (4 spoke)

437
Full power seat-left

438
Full power seat-right

439
Electric Cabriolet top

439
Special model "Weissach" 1980

440
Manual antenna, 4 speakers

441
Fader, antenna booster, 4 speakers

442
Prepared for radio without antenna

443
Tinted front and side glass, heated windshield

444
Cabriolet

446
Parts for type "Targa" belonging to stipulated assembly.

447
Emergency wheel with collapsible tire

450
Light metal wheels

451
Prepared for radio for sport group

454
Automatic speed control

455
Wheel locks

456
Sport Shock Absorbers and Stabilizers

458
6" Cast alloy wheels

461
Electric antenna, 4 speakers

462
Special model "Weissach" 1982

462
Sekuriflex windshield

463
Clear windshield

463
Lateral glasses tinted (Australia)

464
Without compressor and tire pressure gauge

465
Fastening parts for transportation (version for overseas)

467
Driver's side mirror, convex

468
Graduated tint windshield, green side glass

469
Black headliner

470
Without spoilers, in conjunction with turbo look

471
Sport group 1

471
Integrated rear spoiler

472
Rear apron

473
With spoilers

474
Sport shock absorbers

475
Brake pads without asbestos

475
License plate fastening (version for Austria, Finland, and Australia)

476
Brake pad with abrasive pad

479
Version for Australia

481
5 speed manual transmission

482
Engine compartment light

483
Right hand drive

484
Symbols for controls

485
Forged wheels - gold metallic

487
Connection for fog head lamp with parking light

488
Stickers in German

489
Symbols and insignia in German

490
Sound package

491
Turbo look

492
H4 headlights for left hand traffic

494
Amplifier system

494
2 speakers on back shelf

496
Black trim - painted headlight rims

498
Delete model designation - rear

499
Version for West Germany

503
Cabriolet variant (Speedster)

505
Slant nose

513
Lumbar support - right seat

525
Alarm with continuous sound

526
Door panels covered with cloth

528
Passenger side mirror - convex

529
Outside mirror - passenger side, convex, manual

533
Alarm system

537
Left seat with positrol and lumbar

538
Right seat with positrol and lumbar

548
Fuel filler neck, unleaded fuel with flap

553
Version for USA

559
Air conditioner

560
Detachable roof

562
Driver's side airbag

563
Passenger's side airbag

563
Automatic air conditioner

565
Safety steering wheel - leather

566
Rectangular front fog lights (white)

567
Windshield - green graduated tint

568
Tinted windshield and side glass

568
Tinted windshield, side and rear glass (heated rear glass)(1978-1982)

570
High output air conditioner

571
Fog tail lamp

572
Heating

573
Air conditioner

576
Without rear fog light

577
Heated and tinted front windshield

586
Lumbar support - left seat

590
Center console

592
Brake fluid warning system

593
Anti-lock brake system

595
Rear spoiler painted to match body

596
Spoiler painted matte black

597
Heavy duty battery and starter

598
Insignia "16 Ventiler"

599
Front window top shading

601
Litronic headlights

602
High mounted 3rd brake light

605
Vertical headlight adjustment

607
More numerous cables for dashboard

621
Differing parts for engine 924S

622
Differing parts for cars with 2 valve engine

637
Sport group

642
Additive for cooling water

650
Sunroof

651
Electric windows

657
Power steering

659
Onboard computer

666
Without lacquer preservation and chrome preservation

673
Prepared for lead sealed odometer

675
Instrument cluster - technical lighting

680
Digital sound

684
One piece rear seat

685
Divided rear seat

686
Radio "Ludwigsburg" - SQM with arimat

688
Radio Blaupunkt "Boston" - SQM 26, ARI

691
CD player "CD-1" with radio

692
Remote CD changer (6 disc)

701
Car-version Slant nose

719
Special reconstruction

756
Special model 924S USA 1988

757
Special model 944 1988

758
Special model 944 Turbo 1988

780
Remove safety certificate

900
Tourist delivery

912
Vehicle without identification plate

925
Version for high altitude areas in the USA

930
Seat cover rear LLL

931
Seat cover rear KKK

932
Seat cover rear SKK

933
Seat cover rear SLL

934
Seat cover rear SSK

935
Seat cover rear RLL

936
Leather seats rear

945
Seat cover front SKK

946
Leather/Leatherette seats

947
Seat cover front: cloth/leather/leatherette - Seat cover rear: cloth/leather/leatherette

948
Seat cover front SLL

974
Luggage boot cover

975
Velour carpet in luggage compartment

980
Seat cover - Raff - leather

981
All leather lining

982
Supple leather seats/trim

983
Leather seats front (Not rear)

985
Parts silver colored

990
Seats all cloth

986
Partial leather lining

989
Left and right sport seats - cloth


Clark's Garage © 1998



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Nurburger

Thanks - I have reviewed Clark's Garage already & nothing was mentioned about the 3 codes I'd listed in my post.....

ehall

I'm guessing those are dealer specific add on codes.

ilikemy944

I believe the 5R you are looking for is stamped on the transmission itself, not on the sticker.

Musche

+1 above. The 5R is on the top of the trans case. Just as an FYI sometimes the option code sticker doesn't tell the whole story. I bought a parts last year with no 220 code thinking it was an open diff. When I got it home and jacked it up...yahoo...both wheels turn the same way and it did have an LSD trans. A guy who dismantles 944's told me he runs into that kind of stuff all the time.

Auto_Werks 3.6

-2^^
5R is on the chassis sticker... he included freakin picture of it. It is NOT a dealer code. I have found that engine and trans codes are more reliable than option codes. My car does not have the 220 option but it has a 9U (IIRC) trans code... lsd no cooler. The trans code is correct, and I do have the lsd.
What he needs to know is if a 5R trans code does in fact mean lsd. I don't remember off hand, but I think if you do a search for transmission codes you may find something.

The easiest way to figure this out would be to jack up the car and see if the wheels can be turned in opposite directions.

944CS

I have Option code 220 and a 5R trans...5R is on the chassis sticker as well as the top of the trans

Auto_Werks 3.6

searched and found:
https://rennlist.com/forums/showthre...smission+codes

looks like you should have LSD as long as the transmission is original to the car.

Nurburger

Thanks for the info - I read thru the thread link you provided & it does sound as though I have the LSD transmission, though I would have thought that the 220 code would have been present on the sticker.

I also agree that the option codes are not always accurate - my car has factory sport seats, which are not shown on the chassis sticker, but are definitely original.

Now I'll jack the rear of the car up & spin the wheels to verify my fortune!

Nurburger

I just jacked up the rear of the car - both wheels spin in the same direction.....

I am very happy. Now I can give the money I would have spent on a good LSD tranny to Uncle Sam.

Thanks again.

boost feen

General Information from Clarks garage, go to the Garage Shop Manual then go down to transaxle information and click on link its very informative and yes I have seen dozens of 924/944/951's with no 220 but LSD transaxle's.

If you want to know more about your transaxle, the first thing you need to do is determine which transaxle you have. If you can not determine from the option code sticker on your car, or you believe the transaxle has been changed, then you'll have to get the code directly off of the transaxle.

This is extremely difficult to do on a 944 transaxle since the code is stamped on top flange near the front of the transaxle. To be able to read the code, you'll need an inspection mirror and a flashlight. You may also need a rag to wipe the area clear of debris to be able to read the code. The drawing below is an example showing the location of the codes and how to translate the code.


After you determine the code for your transaxle, you can use the table below to look up specific information about your transaxle. More transaxle information (924s and 968s) will be added as it becomes available.

Transaxle Codes and Gear Ratios
Type
Code
Model/Year
Gear Ratios
Comments
016J
QK
944 (1982-1985) 1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Rev
FDR
10:36 (3.600)
16:34 (2.1250)
24:35 (1.4583)
28:30 (1.0714)
35:29 (0.8286)
12:42 (3.500)
9:35 (3.8889)
ROW
Without LSD
016J
7Q
944 (1982-1985) 1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Rev
FDR
10:36 (3.600)
16:34 (2.1250)
24:35 (1.4583)
28:30 (1.0714)
35:29 (0.8286)
12:42 (3.500)
9:35 (3.8889)
ROW
Without LSD (M220)
016K
QM
944 (1983-1985) 1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Rev
FDR
10:36 (3.600)
16:34 (2.1250)
24:35 (1.4583)
28:30 (1.0714)
37:27 (0.7297)
12:42 (3.500)
9:35 (3.8889)
USA, Canada
Without LSD
016K
8Q
944 (1983-1985) 1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Rev
FDR
10:36 (3.600)
16:34 (2.1250)
24:35 (1.4583)
28:30 (1.0714)
37:27 (0.7297)
12:42 (3.500)
9:35 (3.8889)
USA, Canada
With LSD (M220)
016K
QL
944 (1983-1985) 1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Rev
FDR
10:36 (3.600)
16:34 (2.1250)
24:35 (1.4583)
28:30 (1.0714)
37:27 (0.7297)
12:42 (3.500)
9:35 (3.8889)
Japan
No LSD
016K
4M
944 (1983-1985) 1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Rev
FDR
10:36 (3.600)
16:34 (2.1250)
24:35 (1.4583)
28:30 (1.0714)
37:27 (0.7297)
12:42 (3.500)
9:35 (3.8889)
Japan
With LSD (M220)
016J
5Y
944 (1985.5-1988)
924S (1986-1988)
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Rev
FDR
10:36 (3.600)
16:34 (2.1250)
24:35 (1.4583)
28:30 (1.0714)
35:29 (0.8286)
12:42 (3.500) 9:35 (3.8889)
ROW
Without LSD
016J
5Z
944 (1985.5-1988)
924S (1986-1988) 1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Rev
FDR
10:36 (3.600)
16:34 (2.1250)
24:35 (1.4583)
28:30 (1.0714)
35:29 (0.8286)
12:42 (3.500)
9:35 (3.8889)
ROW
With LSD (M220)
016K
5S
944 (1985.5-1988) 1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Rev
FDR
10:36 (3.600)
16:34 (2.1250)
24:35 (1.4583)
28:30 (1.0714)
37:27 (0.7297)
12:42 (3.500)
9:35 (3.8889)

USA, Canada, Japan Without LSD
016K
7V
944 (1985.5-1988) 1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Rev
FDR
10:36 (3.600)
16:34 (2.1250)
24:35 (1.4583)
28:30 (1.0714)
37:27 (0.7297)
12:42 (3.500)
9:35 (3.8889)
USA, Canada, Japan
With LSD
016R
5P
944 Turbo
(1985 -1988) 1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Rev
FDR
10:35 (3.500)
17:35 (2.059)
25:35 (1.400)
29:30 (1.034)
35:29 (0.829)
12:42 (3.500)
8:27 (3.375)
With Oil Cooler
Standard - 85/86
Optional - 87/88
016R
5R
944 Turbo
(1985 -1988) 1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Rev
FDR
10:35 (3.500)
17:35 (2.059)
25:35 (1.400)
29:30 (1.034)
35:29 (0.829)
12:42 (3.500)
8:27 (3.375)
With Oil Cooler and Limited Slip Differential
Optional - 85 thru 88
016S
UY
944 Turbo
(1987 -1988) 1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Rev
FDR
10:35 (3.500)
17:35 (2.059)
25:35 (1.400)
29:30 (1.034)
35:29 (0.829)
12:42 (3.500)
8:27 (3.375)
No Oil Cooler
Standard - 87/88
016S
9U
944 Turbo
(1987 -1988) 1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Rev
FDR
10:35 (3.500)
17:35 (2.059)
25:35 (1.400)
29:30 (1.034)
35:29 (0.829)
12:42 (3.500)
8:27 (3.375)
No Oil Cooler but with Limited Slip Differential
Optional - 87/88
016R
AOR
944 Turbo S
(1988.5)
944 Turbo
(1989-1991) 1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Rev
FDR
10:35 (3.500)
17:35 (2.059)
25:35 (1.400)
29:30 (1.034)
35:29 (0.829)
12:42 (3.500)
8:27 (3.375)
LSD standard with reinforced inner plates and molybdenum coated differential shafts
1st and 2nd gears on drive shaft blasted for extra strength
083D
AGP
944 S
(1987 -1988) 1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Rev
FDR
10:35 (3.500)
17:35 (2.059)
25:35 (1.400)
29:30 (1.034)
35:29 (0.829)
12:42 (3.500)
9:35 (3.889)
No LSD
083D
AGR
944 S
(1987 -1988) 1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Rev
FDR
10:35 (3.500)
17:35 (2.059)
25:35 (1.400)
29:30 (1.034)
35:29 (0.829)
12:42 (3.500)
9:35 (3.889)
With LSD
016J
ASG
944
(1989-1991) 1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Rev
FDR
10:35 (3.500)
17:35 (2.059)
25:35 (1.400)
29:30 (1.034)
35:29 (0.829)
12:42 (3.500)
9:35 (3.889)
No LSD
016J
ASH
944
(1989-1991) 1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Rev
FDR
10:35 (3.500)
17:35 (2.059)
25:35 (1.400)
29:30 (1.034)
35:29 (0.829)
12:42 (3.500)
9:35 (3.889)
With LSD
083F
AOS
944 S2
(1989-1991) 1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Rev
FDR
10:35 (3.500)
17:35 (2.059)
25:35 (1.400)
29:30 (1.034)
36:28 (0.778)
12:42 (3.500)
8:31 (3.875)
No LSD
083F
AOT
944 S2
(1989-1991) 1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Rev
FDR
10:35 (3.500)
17:35 (2.059)
25:35 (1.400)
29:30 (1.034)
36:28 (0.778)
12:42 (3.500)
8:31 (3.875)
With LSD
083F
ASV
944 S2
(1989-1991) 1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Rev
FDR
10:35 (3.500)
17:35 (2.059)
25:35 (1.400)
29:30 (1.034)
36:28 (0.778)
12:42 (3.500)
8:31 (3.875)
Switzerland
No LSD, transmission enclosing, and additional oil cooler
083F
ASW
944 S2
(1989-1991) 1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Rev
FDR
10:35 (3.500)
17:35 (2.059)
25:35 (1.400)
29:30 (1.034)
36:28 (0.778)
12:42 (3.500)
8:31 (3.875)
Switzerland
With LSD, transmission enclosing, and additional oil cooler
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Darwantae951

Why didn't you just do this to begin with? Find the FSMs online in PDF format, they list all transmission codes and what they were.

Nurburger

Ever spent a long effing winter in Michigan?

Darwantae951

Not in Michigan, but in an area where we were snowed in and couldn't leave the canyon. Search for the FSMs online, they can be found for free and provide a wealth of information regarding questions like this on our cars.