Parts Marking - Law/Policy
87porsche02Subject: Motor Vehicle Theft
Law Enforcement Act
Model 924S, 944 944S, 944 Turbo
Group
X
Part Identifier
N/A
Number
8703
August 19, 1987
In 1984 Congress passed an act which requires that certain new cars and their replacement parts be marked in a way that would prevent theft rings and chop shops from disposing of parts easily. The act is administered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the manufacturer certifies compliance by means similar to the safety certification.
The marking begins as of Model Year '88.
Porsche models involved are:
924S 944 944S 944 Turbo
Parts to be marked are:
Body - Front Section Bumpers - front and rear Fenders/Quarter Panels - front and rear Doors - left and right Hood and Rear Hatch Engine and Transmission Housing
The markings and their locations differ between "Original part on new car" and "Replacement part". Refer to pages 2 to 8.
All original parts show vehicle VIN. Replacement parts show the symbol
on a special label with a clear plastic mask. It is the dealer's responsibility to remove the clear plastic mask from the label after painting or undercoating the replacement part so that the marking is clearly legible.
Factory rebuilt engines and transmissions utilizing already marked housings won't have new markings.
When replacing marked parts, dealers may use:
1. Marked Porsche replacement parts
2. Marked after-market parts
3. Unmarked Porsche parts which were in stock before introduction of '88 models
When repairing marked parts the original markings must still be legible.
When installing unmarked replacement parts from dealer inventory, marked parts from another car or rebuilt engines or transmissions on marked cars, the dealer should provide the customer with detailed documentation, e.g. explanation on Repair Invoice.
This law also applies to U.S. tourist vehicles repaired outside the U.S.A.
Labels for parts markings
Location of markings
Original Part "0" 01 Quarter panel, left and right below sticker pin
02 Front hood on right rear inside
Replacement part "R"
Replacement part "R" R1 Quarter panel, left and right on inside behind wheel house
R2 Front hood on left rear inside
Location of markings
03 Door, left and right on rear below latch
04 Front fender, left and right on mounting flange, engine compartment toward rear
Replacement part "R" R3 Door, left and right on front edge
R4 Front fender, left and right on mounting flange, engine compartment front
Location of markings
05 Rear bumper, original part "0" on right end inside
06 Front bumper on right underside
Replacement part "R" R5 Rear bumper on left end inside
R6 Front bumper on left underside
Location of markings
06 Front bumper, original part "0" on right underside
07 Rear hatch on right lower frame
Replacement part "R" R6 Front bumper on left underside
R7 Rear hatch on left side lower
Location of markings
Original part "0" 06 Front bumper upper cooling air inlet
Note: Replacement complete bodies are marked in the same manner as replacement parts.
Replacement part "R" R6 Front bumper at left end lower
R8 Front body section inside right behind shock mount
Location of markings Engine original at rear, top left
Engine replacement at right side rear
Manual trans. original at top left
Manual trans., replacement at top right
Auto trans., original at top left
Auto trans., replacement at top right