Hi guys,

I managed to decode the option codes, but theres some that are wrong and one I don't even know what it is.. any opinions?

Code Option Description
139 Seat Heating - Left
220 Locking differential -------- I assume this is the LSD option
224 Active Brake Differential ------- advanced abs?
288 Headlight washer
288 996: Light washers
340 Seat heating - Right
413 18" Turbo look wheels --------- these werent on the car, and likely never were
424 Automatic heating control
437 Comfort seat left
438 Comfort seat right
446 Parts for type "Targa" belonging to stipulated assembly ------- what could this be?
446 996: Colored Wheel Crests
490 Hi-Fi sound system
537 Left seat with positrol and lumbar --- has the lumbar cut out but no lumbar (
939 Soft leather rear
982 Supple Leather Seats/Trim
C36 Canadian type car

 

e-Mail Porsche Canada with your vin and they will give you a complete list with description.

 

Why would the option code for wheels be on the sticker but the wheels never on the car?

Assuming your car's a Targa, right?

You're correct that you have a limited-slip diff.

Active brake differential uses the ABS system to help ensure power delivery in slippery conditions.

 

Often times codes overwrite each other and the accuracy is based on descending order.

 

Sorry should have clarified.. I have '99 c2 coupe, not a targa. I didnt even think they had a targa for that year. I'd love to know what that means.

As for the wheels, I can't verify it but from what I'm told the 17" are the ones that came with the car.

PORCAR - Thanks, I'll email them with that.

 

I'm curious about the wheels. Was the PO the original owner? I can see 17" wheels for snows in your neck of the woods and am (assuming PO didn't buy new) that they were switched out along the way. Maybe even an unscrupulous dealer at delivery?

 

The last 2 PO's (of course according to him) never drove it in winter, and it wouldnt surprise me given the low km (74k km when I got it). Theres really no telltale rust on anything I've seen underneath. He knows the last PO and says those were always the wheels on it. Sure they could have been swapped but im the 4th owner so the first guy would have had to do it.. always a possibility but why go from 18's to stock 17's.. who knows.

 

More sidewall for a softer ride is all I can think of. Who knows? The rest of the car looks grea, and nice job with the clay. I clayed mine when I first got it and it the difference was amazing.