Hi VW Guys and Girls.
I am looking for more information about the Trim and Option Codes on older VW and Audi models that was assembled at the Uitenhage factory. I own a 1992 Audi 500 SEL 2.8 V6 automatic, it looks like the trim is in two codes 202 and 8079. Then the options is 88AC and 8573.
My car has got black leather interior, Canadian Elm Wood Trim, Automatic Air Conditioner, Electric Windows, Central Locking, Factory fitted alarm with remote.
I know options and extras are revered to PR Codes, but it looks like cars from Uitenhage had 4 digits.
If anyone can shed some light or have more insight it will be appreciated.
VWSA VIN Plate Option Codes
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Re: VWSA VIN Plate Option Codes
This is a bit of a nightmare as I found out with my son's 1996 golf ad well as it seems utenhage's codes were not the same as the rest of the world.. good luck.
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Hi, I have seen that, all over the world, it is a 3 digit system, VWSA in the 1980's to 2000' (more or less) used mainly 4 digit codes, some all numbers, some alphanumeric, then there is two and three digit codes.
Hopefully, someone out there will be able to assist. I have asked a few 500 model owners to assist me with the VIN plate and then I compare cars to see what is what. I have made some progress.
Hopefully, someone out there will be able to assist. I have asked a few 500 model owners to assist me with the VIN plate and then I compare cars to see what is what. I have made some progress.
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Do you just require historical info? Actual trim items will most likely not be available anymore?
Do you just require historical info? Actual trim items will most likely not be available anymore?
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Try emailing VW. I emailed them when I wanted to get the import Mk5 R32 numbers and they actually sent me a breakdown of the import years and different colour options. I used support@vwconnect.co.za, these were the details on their comms:
Tel: 0860 434 737
Email: support@vwconnect.co.za
Fax: +27 41 394 5170
Tel: 0860 434 737
Email: support@vwconnect.co.za
Fax: +27 41 394 5170
HOWIE-WP,
RaceCar:1996 Citi Blues(MRP Auto 2.0L,Twin 45 Webers)
Tow Car:1996 VW Golf GTi
RoadCar:2008 VW Golf5 .:R32
OffRoad Car:2006 VW Touareg 4.2 V8
"Settle for nothing less than the object of your desire"-Bjork
RaceCar:1996 Citi Blues(MRP Auto 2.0L,Twin 45 Webers)
Tow Car:1996 VW Golf GTi
RoadCar:2008 VW Golf5 .:R32
OffRoad Car:2006 VW Touareg 4.2 V8
"Settle for nothing less than the object of your desire"-Bjork
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Re: VWSA VIN Plate Option Codes
Hi Hassen
I want to know the meaning of the codes under trim and options.
I have the following codes: 202, 8079, 88AC & 8573.
88AC is the automatic AC, 3 of the four cars have it. One car has got the manual AC and the code is 88AB
Code 8573 is on 3 of the 4 500 models VIN, but I saw it on two VIN plates of VW microbusses.
I have ask other 500 owners and they have send me there VIN plates for comparison and descriptions of their cars. So far I have 4 cars data, still collecting more.
Any leads on these codes will be welcome.
I want to know the meaning of the codes under trim and options.
I have the following codes: 202, 8079, 88AC & 8573.
88AC is the automatic AC, 3 of the four cars have it. One car has got the manual AC and the code is 88AB
Code 8573 is on 3 of the 4 500 models VIN, but I saw it on two VIN plates of VW microbusses.
I have ask other 500 owners and they have send me there VIN plates for comparison and descriptions of their cars. So far I have 4 cars data, still collecting more.
Any leads on these codes will be welcome.
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Re: VWSA VIN Plate Option Codes
Hi Howie, thank you for the info. I did e-mail the AutoPavillion Museum earlier today, the did send my e-mail to a John Lemon and asked him to assist me.Howie-WP wrote: ↑Thu Oct 28, 2021 8:37 pm Try emailing VW. I emailed them when I wanted to get the import Mk5 R32 numbers and they actually sent me a breakdown of the import years and different colour options. I used support@vwconnect.co.za, these were the details on their comms:
Tel: 0860 434 737
Email: support@vwconnect.co.za
Fax: +27 41 394 5170
On further investigation, Mr. Lemon is a VW historian of note.
I am looking forward to his reply.
But I will e-mail vw connect.
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Yes he is! Amazing "resource" ...... goodluck, I am sure with perseverance you will get the info you want.Skilpaddop wrote: ↑Thu Oct 28, 2021 9:03 pm
On further investigation, Mr. Lemon is a VW historian of note.
HOWIE-WP,
RaceCar:1996 Citi Blues(MRP Auto 2.0L,Twin 45 Webers)
Tow Car:1996 VW Golf GTi
RoadCar:2008 VW Golf5 .:R32
OffRoad Car:2006 VW Touareg 4.2 V8
"Settle for nothing less than the object of your desire"-Bjork
RaceCar:1996 Citi Blues(MRP Auto 2.0L,Twin 45 Webers)
Tow Car:1996 VW Golf GTi
RoadCar:2008 VW Golf5 .:R32
OffRoad Car:2006 VW Touareg 4.2 V8
"Settle for nothing less than the object of your desire"-Bjork