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Old Feb 11, 2014 | 01:09 AM
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Default Build sheet from VIN

This might be old news but Suncoast Parts has a VIN decoder service that gives you the build sheet info. This is useful if you are unable to look at the "kardex" or sticker inside the hood (for instance if you're trawling through online ads.) Unfortunately it costs $10 (choose $0 for shipping when you checkout), but if there is a particular VIN that you're interested in, it might be worth it. Here's an example of the data that you get (I've asterisked out some identifying information):

Vehicle-Ident.-Number (VIN)


M-numbers
Vehicle description
Vehicle-Ident.-Number (VIN) *****************
Sales Type ******
Model Year 2002
Block Flag
Blocking Date
Engine Type M96/03
engine number ********
Gearbox Type *****
transmission serial number *******
Tire Code PIRE
General information
Invoice Date 1 2002-**-**
Invoice Date 2
Number of "Z" Orders 1
Country Equipment C02 USA
Trading Partner 4300010
Commission Number ******
Body specifications
body color L3A8
convertible top colour LC50
Exterior Paint Color E3V2
Exterior Paint Color Lapis Blue Metallic /
individual body color code L
Interior specifications
Interior Trim CZ
Interior Trim Graphite Grey Full Leather



Warranty data

from to contract date coverage Assistance mileage limit
New vehicle warranty **.***.2002 **.***.2006
no 81.000km
Corrosion warranty **.***.2006 **.***.2012
- km
Emission warranty **.***.2006 **.***.2009
112.000km
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Description Scope Status Stop sales
"Z" Orders
"Z" Order Number Text Description
09991
EXC-Optionen mit Abweichungen
M-numbers Top of page
MNR Type Description
413
18" Lt Alloy Wheel- Turbo Look
446
Wheel Caps with Colored Crest
476
Porsche Stability Management
750
Delete Cabriolet Hardtop
982
Supple Leather Front and Rear
P05
Advanced Technic Package
P15
Power Seat Package
P71
Design Package
XSC
Porsche Crest in Headrest


MNR Type Description
032 C ERHOEHTES FAHRWERK
058 C STOSSFAENGER MIT AUFPRALLDAEMPFER
130 C BESCHRIFTUNG ENGLISCH
197 T STAERKERE BATTERIE
218 C KENNZEICHENHALTER AUSF. IV
219 T AUSGLEICHSGETRIEBE
226 F BRIDG. N3/CONTI.N2/MICH. N1/PIR. N4
270 C AUSSENSPIEGEL,PLANES GLAS FAHRERS.
273 T AUSSENSPIEGEL EL.VERSTELL-/BEHEIZB.
274 T MAKE-UP SPIEGEL BELEUCHTET
288 F SCHEINWERFER-REINIGUNGSANLAGE
322 V CASSETTEN-RADIO "PORSCHE CR220" USA
335 T 3-PKT. AUTOMATIK-GURTE HINTEN
338 T HECK-ANTRIEB
421 T CASSETTENABLAGE VORNE
434 C ARBEITSANWEISUNG F.UEBERSEE-FAHRZG.
436 T 3-SPEICHEN-AIRBAGLENKRAD
437 F KOMFORTSITZ LINKS ELEKTR.VERSTELLB.
438 F KOMFORTSITZ RECHTS ELEKTR.VERSTELLB
439 T ELEKTRISCHES VERDECK
441 T RADIOVORBEREITUNG
454 V AUTOM. GESCHWINDIGKEITSREGULIERUNG
465 C NEBELSCHLUSSLEUCHTE LINKS
480 T 6-GANG SCHALTGETRIEBE
484 C USA-AUSFUEHRUNG (OHNE KANADA)
533 C ENTFALL FERNBEDIENUNG VERDECK
535 C DIEBSTAHLSICHERUNG 315 MHZ
537 F SITZPOS.-STEUERUNG LI. (MEMORY)
551 F WINDSCHOTT
553 C USA-/KANADA-AUSFUEHRUNG
562 T AIRBAG FAHRER- U. BEIFAHRERSEITE
563 T SEITENAIRBAG
566 T NEBELSCHEINWERFER WEISS
567 V GRUENGET. FRONTSCHEIBE M. GRUENKEIL
571 T AKTIVKOHLEFILTER (INNENRAUM)
573 T KLIMAANLAGE ELEKTRONISCH
581 T MITTELKONSOLE VORNE
601 F XENON-LICHT
602 T HOCHGESETZTE BREMSLEUCHTE
620 T E-GAS
651 T ELEKTRISCHE FENSTERHEBER
657 T SERVOLENKUNG
659 T BORDCOMPUTER
660 C OBD II
661 C VERSCHAERFTES ABGASKONZEPT
664 C ORVR (BENZINDAMPFABSAUGUNG)
680 F SOUNDPAKET BOSE ANALOG
685 T HINTERE SITZANLAGE
692 F Remote CD Changer (6 Disc)
912 C OHNE TYPSCHILD
939 F SITZBEZUEGE HINTEN RL
981 F LEDER-AUSSTATTUNG (OHNE SITZBEZUG)
X70 F EINSTIEGSBLENDEN EDELSTAHL,SCHRIFTZ
X71 F INSTR.-ZIFFERBL.LACKIERT ALUFARBE
X97 F SCHALTKNOPF ALU/LEDER
X98 F HANDBREMSHEBEL ALU/LEDER
You can then use an option code decoder like Kindel or Stuttcars. If you just plug in the first set of M numbers (with the English descriptions) the decoders do not recognize option packages like P15. I found the Motortrend 2002 Porsche 911 Packages and Options to be useful in this regard. You should use the correct one for your year since they can change.

Hope this is useful for others.
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Old Feb 11, 2014 | 10:40 AM
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This used to be a free service but like so many other things Porsche, the price went up.
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Old Feb 11, 2014 | 11:54 AM
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$10.00 but worth it..
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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 04:02 PM
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I used this site and it is free, it works for 1995 and newer Porsche.
Just put in your vin# and your build sheet options are listed along with cost.

https://admin.porschedealer.com/repo...ets/index.php?

enjoy....
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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Vampyre
I used this site and it is free, it works for 1995 and newer Porsche.
Just put in your vin# and your build sheet options are listed along with cost.

https://admin.porschedealer.com/repo...ets/index.php?

enjoy....
Wow... I believe that is what is referred to as a "result"!
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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 06:58 PM
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Didn't work for my 2003 C2
WP0ZZZ99Z3S604455
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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 07:31 PM
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It works for me. '01 C4.
It took a few tries and it is apparently caps sensitive, and the third digit in our vin is a zero, not an O.
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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 07:36 PM
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Yes case sensitive. I tried it earlier this AM when it was first posted by TNR911 and was happy to get more info on my car. $91k for a 03 C4S Coupe
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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 08:54 PM
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Did not work for mine... Seems to be incomplete list..WP0AA2991XS622622
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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 09:24 PM
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......and for those who don't know German?????
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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by 996_North
Did not work for mine... Seems to be incomplete list..WP0AA2991XS622622
You're missing a number between the X and S.
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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 11:09 PM
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Thanks Taz for checking. I confirmed that there is no number between the X and S. Just those 17 characters.
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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Coloradocurt
......and for those who don't know German?????
Google Translate although be prepared for "the mechanical assembly that allows the selection of gear speed" type translations
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 12:38 AM
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Looks like there isn't much in there for pre-2001 cars.
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 01:19 AM
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Very cool link... Worked for my car! Though the total price on the the 'print' option and the build sheet is slightly out of sync..



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