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YOUR RESEARCHReliable VIN decoders - Page 1 - Boxster/Cayman - PistonHeads UK
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Install option codes printed
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I think my 98 986 had the fitted option codes printed on a handbook or service manual.
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Suggestion · Original poster
Also I cannot find any way via the PCM to adjust interior light delay behaviour.
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Suggestion · Original poster
I want to check for a factory supplied item, which I have now discovered was missing when I purchased a 2 year-old Spyder.
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The only other way is to check then decode what's on the under-bonnet sticker, as it should list all the factory supplied options when the car was specced / built by the first owner.
The only other way is to check then decode what's on the under-bonnet sticker, as it should list all the factory supplied options when the car was specced / built by the first owner.
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The only other way is to check then decode what's on the under-bonnet sticker, as it should list all the factory supplied options when the car was specced / built by the first owner.
The only other way is to check then decode what's on the under-bonnet sticker, as it should list all the factory supplied options when the car was specced / built by the first owner.
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Can anyone recommend a reliable, free, VIN decoder?
I want to check for a factory supplied item, which I have now discovered was missing when I purchased a 2 year-old Spyder.
I did the HPI/CarVertical thing before purchase (so no panic!) but they did not provide any build-spec of course.
Thanks in advance!
Twinfan said:
I don't think a VIN decoder will give you the full spec, you may need to speak to an OPC to see what's recorded on the Porsche database.
^This
The only other way is to check then decode what's on the under-bonnet sticker, as it should list all the factory supplied options when the car was specced / built by the first owner.
some bloke said:
I think my 98 986 had the fitted option codes printed on a handbook or service manual.
STiG911 said:
^This
The only other way is to check then decode what's on the under-bonnet sticker, as it should list all the factory supplied options when the car was specced / built by the first owner.
Recent cars don't have that, nor do they have the full options listed in the handbook as older cars did. This is why I said I think you'll need to contact an OPC to get the info from the Porsche database.
Philvrs said:
Have you registered at my.porsche.com? It gives me a list of options for free, but took about a week to register mind.
I have, yes.
My reason for asking is that this lists the spec, but it appears to be wrong, unless I am missing something.
My.Porsche.com identifies my car as having the “light design package” but it does not seem to have in reality. I can’t find the expected LEDs, but the sun visors are illuminated (which is supposedly part of the package).
Also I cannot find any way via the PCM to adjust interior light delay behaviour.
It is no big deal, really, I was just intrigued.
P. ONeill said:
elan362 said:
Not free, £10ish, but very good
https://vinanalytics.com/
Used to be free, but agreed it is very good.
Agree. I've used it a few times and it is really good. It has listed every option fitted too.
