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Old Aug 23, 2017 | 04:26 PM
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My options tag in the frunk has a handwritten code on it and I can't figure out what it could be referencing. I have seen 911's with handwritten options codes before, which were added after the original sale. This WL code, though, does not appear to be a 996 option code (that I can find).

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Old Aug 23, 2017 | 04:32 PM
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It doesn't match any codes on the list I have been using:
http://www.pelicanparts.com/PartsLoo...SA_KATALOG.htm

In the 996 Essential Companion is lists M007 as Japanese Model Carrera RS...(https://books.google.com/books?id=Ra...%20007&f=false)
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Old Aug 23, 2017 | 04:37 PM
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Mine seemed to have a 4 digit number hand written on my sticker, when I disconnected the battery for the IMS/clutch work I needed the radio code after power up, it ended up being the handwritten number.

Not sure what yours is?
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Old Aug 23, 2017 | 04:49 PM
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Old Aug 23, 2017 | 04:54 PM
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water leak in 2007 ?

just kidding,(hence the purple) I have no clue


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Old Aug 23, 2017 | 04:58 PM
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I noticed a very similar handwriting on the same sticker of my car just a few days ago. I suspect it was written there either last year or the year before during service at the dealer (engine out maintenance to replace a vario cam actuator, gearbox replacement). I'm absolutely certain that the handwriting was not there earlier, have the car from new (2000 c4).
I know they use codes sometime, for example they remove door jamb stickers on cars which were in accidents etc.
I need to schedule for annual service soon, will ask them about this.
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Old Aug 23, 2017 | 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by TonyTwoBags
Yeah, that was my first thought as well...
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Old Aug 23, 2017 | 05:37 PM
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Wheel Lock #7

It's smart to write your wheel lock number down. Ask me how I know. hahaha
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Old Aug 23, 2017 | 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by wildbilly32
Yeah, that was my first thought as well...
Ejection seat?

Bullet-proof glass?

Front mounted machine guns!

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Old Aug 23, 2017 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by frisbee91
Ejection seat?

Bullet-proof glass?

Front mounted machine guns!

https://youtu.be/uGwTx8gXXnc?t=27s

Maybe it's a warning, like "Wild and Loose at speeds above 70mph" hahaha


Seriously, it's "WHEEL LOCK #7" hahaha
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Old Aug 23, 2017 | 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by b3freak
Maybe it's a warning, like "Wild and Loose at speeds above 70mph" hahaha


Seriously, it's "WHEEL LOCK #7" hahaha
Where do I read what wheel lock I have so I can make note of it?
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Old Aug 23, 2017 | 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Chris(MA)
Where do I read what wheel lock I have so I can make note of it?
Mine is engraved on the side of the wheel lock key. However some of the older kits didn't stamp the number on the side. If that's the case, then you'll need to take it to the dealership for matching to the Porsche master set.
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Old Aug 23, 2017 | 07:14 PM
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Maybe it's natural phenomena?

Spotted in the wild:
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Old Aug 23, 2017 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by b3freak
Maybe it's a warning, like "Wild and Loose at speeds above 70mph" hahaha


Seriously, it's "WHEEL LOCK #7" hahaha
We have a winner. Had to go out and check.
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Old Aug 23, 2017 | 09:07 PM
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wl 007 is the special secret performance package that gives 500 extra hp
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