Option Codes

Can anyone explain to me how to find out what the optional equipment codes stand for in the Guarantee & Maintenance booklet? I have tried the Porsche website and can only match one i.e. "XSC" stands for Porsche crest on seats. Apart from that none of the codes match anything else on the website despite the fact that I know some of the options on the car exist but the codes do not match. Many thanks

Try phoning Porsche HQ & ask for the warranty department (0118-930-3666). If you have your chassis number ready to verify it is a UK car, they should be able to help you with your codes, I think some of the confusion comes in because some equipment that is standard on UK cars is still listed under the otions codes (e.g. top tint, full leather, aircon etc etc)

log on to www.986board.com look in the archives and you will find a thread about option codes. Most of the Uk ones are here.

Having recently faced the same confusion, I can confirm advice from Grant. I wrote to Porsche GB when registering change of ownership and they kindly sent a printout " Vehicle Master Enquiry" which has text descriptions of the options fitted to the car when supplied new

I was at my friendly Independent today, and got these from the PET: 665 - PCM2 basic module including radio 670 - PCM2 navigation 226 and 554 aren't listed. HTH

Thanks Richard I guess I'll never know what 226 and 554 are[ ]

You sometimes find that they put two M numbers for the same option when they are "handed". I have heated seats on mine, and the option numbers are 139 and 340, for the left and right hand seats. That might explain the missing codes.

M226 - The mystery code!! M375 - Sport seat backrest shell R M376 - Sport seat backrest shell L M411 - 18" Carrera Wheels M476 - PSM M650 - Electric Sunroof M680 - (02-) Sound System, Bose Analog M936 - Seat Covers Rear, Leather M981 - Leather Equipment without seat covers M983 - Seat covers, front, leather

Many Thanks for the help. 226 could perhaps be alcantara roof lining or cd storage, if thats an option as everything else ties up with what is on the car.

I think you'll find that alcantara was standard for the roof lining for MY2003. M226 is a code that loads of people have (including myself) but nobody seems to know what it is.

M014 is the "Sports Pack 996" option (from the PET). M234 is one of those mystery codes that nobody seems to know what it is.

OK all, I have the answer to the mystery code 234!!! TA DA!........... Ready.....................................Code 234 is.................. "cd storage" How about that then! Cheers Nick

Is there a list of all option codes somewhere?

There are a couple of good sites out there; I have used this site which is accurate and pretty straight forward to use: http://www.kindel.com/porsche/options.asp Those mystery codes are also a mystery to these sites too, so well done to Nick for mapping 234 to cd storage .

Any one know what XJB, XRL 376, 695 are option codes for ? The site above didn't have these listed.

God bless Google, this is what I found: XJB Rear centre console painted silver XRL 18" sport design wheels 376 Painted sport seat backs 695 Radio CDR-22

try renntech.org who have all option codes

Code Option Description 030 Sport Group 09991 manufacture from the exclusive-programme 288 Headlight washer 288 996: Light washers 375 996: Color coded seat backs 375 Clutch lining without asbestos X54 Oval Chrome Exhaust Pipes X70 Metal Door Sill with Insignia X71 Aluminum Instrument Dials X97 Aluminium/leather shift knob X98 Aluminium/leather parking brake handle XSC 996: Crest on Headrest From: http://www.kindel.com/porsche/options.asp

Mine are on first page of the service manual, are they not under the bonnet too ?

Welcome Stephen! There's a list of codes here: http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=230691

Like I said on 911UK, the 'A' is black, as we know. I am wondering if the D and E refer to the different types of leather. Mine is AD also, which has smooth leather. Is your smooth or ruffled? Anyone out there with AE? Having said that, my C2 was SP (Savannah & smooth) so it might not be that.

Ring your opc with your chassis no. and they will tell you all the option codes for your car,I too had the 996 book for xmas done the same thing but found not all the codes in the book are listed,opc exeter listed all for free.

Thanks Guys. Richard, the leather in my car is smooth. I'll also check with the OPC. Cheers

Not sure if you're referring to Adrian Streather's book.....if so, this lists AE as "black sports seats" (as opposed to comfort seats). My interior is EG.....but I've been unable to trace a reference to this (my interior is metropole leather sports seats but the same book lists this as EU). OPC is the best option.....

I too used Adrian Streathers Book and another list of Option codes on one of the many Porsche Options sites. I managed to decode all of mine except for X46 and X98 which I have been unable to find anywhere. Adrian thinks they might be to do with the instrument cluster and the exterior around the front bumper respectively although both those areas look pretty standard to me, albeit my instrument cowl and instruments are all black with no silver edging or trim. An 'L' in front of the body colour code stands for Leckerei or paint which all paint codes should start with. Mine is L6B4 which is for the water based seal grey metallic and the Interior is AH which is full black leather. Only other code I have not ceciphered is the final 09991 at the end of the VIN options. Any ideas please. DRDT MY03 996 C2 Tip Coupe.

Another benefit of PCGB membership. [ ] [ ] Option codes from the 996 FAQ (Members Only) page: X46 - Tiptronic Lever in Aluminium/Leather X98 - Handbrake Lever in Aluminium/Leather 09991 means you have options specified from the Exclusive range (the above are two of those)

Richard - thank you again DRDT

I thought 30 was the part code for the 'sports suspension', i.e. 10mm lower, new slightly thicker anti roll bars.

1. C16 - UK Spec 2. 014 - Correct 3. 030 - Sports Suspension (Chris is right) 4. 220 - Locking differential (40%) 5. 222 - Traction control system 6. 224 - ABD (Active Brake Differential) 7. 234 - Change of tyre manufacturer at production (not customer selectable) 8. 375 - Clutch lining without asbestos 9. 376 - Painted sport seat, back 10 408 - 18in Techno wheel (996) 11. 424 - Correct 12. 490 - Hi-fi sound system up to MY 2001 inclusive

for 996 see http://www.oz951.com/public/emmypics/996_option_codes.pdf

Andy! 375 is Sports Seat (Left) on a 996. I don't think 220 LSD was part of the 014 package - it certainly wasn't on my C2. Nice option to have. From the Members Only FAQ section: https://www.porscheclubgb.com/legacy/clientftp/Register/996/faq_996_option_codes.pdf

Hi Guys, thanks for clearing that up, just nice to know what you are actually driving! For the tyres, thought it would have come with bridgestones as factory stanard, currently on Bridgestone Potenza S-02A's which seem pretty good to me, anyone have any experience with these, good, bad or indifferent??

I'm sure ive read somewhere that the lsd is a very rare option to have on a normal carerra.

I've got those Bridgestones my Summer wheels and they seem ok. Had some Michelins before and not a huge difference. Mine has the diff and sports suspension too.

Thanks guys, LSD is nice to have and I think the Bridgestones seem good, given that the roads are still a bit greasy cold, so cant wait for summer and some nice dry warm tarmac! does anyone have any idea if the 17 inch and 18 inch rims have the same offset? Thanks!

Another article fom the Member' section: https://www.porscheclubgb.com/legacy/clientftp/Register/996/faq_tyres_porsche_feb_2011.pdf

Hi Richard, thats great thanks, looking at the RO the 17" wheels are FA 55mm, RA 55mm, the 18" wheels have FA 50 and RA 65, so I guess the question is if the car came with 18" wheels and now has 17" wheels, how does that effect the geometry, or should the car be put back onto 18"? Thanks! bst Andy

The hubs are in the same position, no matter what wheels are fitted, so the alignment geometry won't change. Because of the different wheel widths for 17" and 18" wheels, the offsets need to be differet, so that the outer faces are in roughly the same position in the wheel arch. The ride is softer on 17" wheels, as the tyre has a deeper sidewall, and the tyres are considerably cheaper, but there is a greater level of grip with 18", and it looks more impressive with the extra width.

Thanks Richard, ride is firm enough with sports pack and sports chassis so think I will stick with the softer 17" set up and just enjoy the car, if I lived in Germany I would go for the 18" as the roads are so much better! Bst Andy

Anybody know what option code 226 is?