Oil Level Warning System - Stages of Component Install
87porsche04Subject: Oil Level Warning System
Stages of Installation in Production
Model 924S, 944, 944S
944 Turbo
Group
1
Part Identifier
17--
Number
8706
March 18, 1987
During the 1987 model year production, components for the oil level warning system were installed in stages.
Therefore, it is possible, depending on the date of production, that a given 924S, 944, 944S, or 944 Turbo may have an oil level sender and related wiring but not have the combination instrument with warning lamp installed.
Introduction stages were as follows:
1. Related wiring installed.
2. Oil level sender added to oil sump.
3. Combination instrument with warning lamp added.
Oil level warning system completely installed as of VIN:
924S - 92 HN 454504
944 - 94 HN 473616
944 Auto - 94 HN 474396
944S - 94 HN 452679
944 Turbo - 95 HN 151471
Do not attempt repairs of the oil level warning system on cars produced before the above VINs.
On cars partially equipped with the oil level warning system, installation of components needed to complete the system is considered not a warranty matter.