What year is my Cayenne Twin Turbo?

[orthotist]

The manufacture date is 07/05:

The problem is part numbers for me: It's listed as an 06 on title but I'm not so sure that some of the O.E. parts aren't from 2005.

Edited April 6, 2014 by orthotist

[hahnmgh63]

The number is coded in the VIN. What is your VIN? The 10th digit of the VIN should be a 5 (2005) or 6 (2006). Also, the emissions tag under the hood should list what model year it is.

Edited April 6, 2014 by hahnmgh63

[orthotist]

The number is coded in the VIN. What is your VIN? The 10th digit of the VIN should be a 5 (2005) or 6 (2006). Also, the emissions tag under the hood should list what model year it is.

Vin: WP1AC29P96LA-----

I see 2006MY on that emission sticker

[Loren]

Scouser's VIN Decoder

[orthotist]

Scouser's VIN Decoder

Thanks Loren: It's a 2006 for sure by the three things I see.

[Loren]

If you want you can PM me your full VIN and I will run your factory options report for you.

[hahnmgh63]

I would take Loren up on his offer. Kind of cool knowing all of your options. Also, in the trunk under the floor where the Bose Sub or spare tire is located is a options sticker listing all of your options, and if you have the whole original manual kit the same sticker should be in one of the books, the Mx book I think, can't remember which one.

[dgogoman]

I have had the "JOY" of releasing parts for a car... Here is how it works... in Layman terms:

The VIN number is the key to the production year, however it is not unreasonable for parts that have not changed from prior produciton years to be installed in a late model car. Usually, the first year number stand as "The Part", until a change in design, materials, assembly, construction occur.

Some manufacturers mark parts with production dates to support recalls and warranty, however, not every part in every car is addressed this way.

Hopefully this helps!

[orthotist]

I have had the "JOY" of releasing parts for a car... Here is how it works... in Layman terms:

The VIN number is the key to the production year, however it is not unreasonable for parts that have not changed from prior produciton years to be installed in a late model car. Usually, the first year number stand as "The Part", until a change in design, materials, assembly, construction occur.

Some manufacturers mark parts with production dates to support recalls and warranty, however, not every part in every car is addressed this way.

Hopefully this helps!

This is what I think I am running into for one part number (955 624 773 02 and 995 624 773 01, fuel door actuator). Part number ending in 02 is for 2006 and up and the one ending in 01 is for 2005 and under. I don't know what came originally in the car because it was already replaced with the one ending in 02 and I again replaced it with the same. The electricals all tested fine to the actuator but the 02 part number doesn't function fine. It locks fine but when I unlock it, it slight retracts back towards to lock motion thus, keeping the fuel door locked slightly.

Edited April 6, 2014 by orthotist

[orthotist]

I would take Loren up on his offer. Kind of cool knowing all of your options. Also, in the trunk under the floor where the Bose Sub or spare tire is located is a options sticker listing all of your options, and if you have the whole original manual kit the same sticker should be in one of the books, the Mx book I think, can't remember which one.

I did!

[dgogoman]

I have had the "JOY" of releasing parts for a car... Here is how it works... in Layman terms:

The VIN number is the key to the production year, however it is not unreasonable for parts that have not changed from prior produciton years to be installed in a late model car. Usually, the first year number stand as "The Part", until a change in design, materials, assembly, construction occur.

Some manufacturers mark parts with production dates to support recalls and warranty, however, not every part in every car is addressed this way.

Hopefully this helps!

This is what I think I am running into for one part number (955 624 773 02 and 995 624 773 01, fuel door actuator). Part number ending in 02 is for 2006 and up and the one ending in 01 is for 2005 and under. I don't know what came originally in the car because it was already replaced with the one ending in 02 and I again replaced it with the same. The electricals all tested fine to the actuator but the 02 part number doesn't function fine. It locks fine but when I unlock it, it slight retracts back towards to lock motion thus, keeping the fuel door locked slightly.

This can definately happen. Keep in mind that all cars are built from a bill of materials (BOM). Porsche's customization approach takes it even farther, in tha each car has its own BOM, which can be highly customized. A fellow automotive engineer and Cayenne owner tipped me off to this. The Wiring harness for his car was completely customized, which is unusual and more likely to happen in lower volume vehicles. Higher volume vehicles (Ford, Chevy, etc) are likely to have the same parts stamped and aligned by year. Where as the Cayenne is a relatively low volume car next to a Camry, so you might find parts carry over more often. They key to YOUR car is your VIN decode and your BOM.

[orthotist]

I have had the "JOY" of releasing parts for a car... Here is how it works... in Layman terms:

The VIN number is the key to the production year, however it is not unreasonable for parts that have not changed from prior produciton years to be installed in a late model car. Usually, the first year number stand as "The Part", until a change in design, materials, assembly, construction occur.

Some manufacturers mark parts with production dates to support recalls and warranty, however, not every part in every car is addressed this way.

Hopefully this helps!

This is what I think I am running into for one part number (955 624 773 02 and 995 624 773 01, fuel door actuator). Part number ending in 02 is for 2006 and up and the one ending in 01 is for 2005 and under. I don't know what came originally in the car because it was already replaced with the one ending in 02 and I again replaced it with the same. The electricals all tested fine to the actuator but the 02 part number doesn't function fine. It locks fine but when I unlock it, it slight retracts back towards to lock motion thus, keeping the fuel door locked slightly.

This can definately happen. Keep in mind that all cars are built from a bill of materials (BOM). Porsche's customization approach takes it even farther, in tha each car has its own BOM, which can be highly customized. A fellow automotive engineer and Cayenne owner tipped me off to this. The Wiring harness for his car was completely customized, which is unusual and more likely to happen in lower volume vehicles. Higher volume vehicles (Ford, Chevy, etc) are likely to have the same parts stamped and aligned by year. Where as the Cayenne is a relatively low volume car next to a Camry, so you might find parts carry over more often. They key to YOUR car is your VIN decode and your BOM.

Once I looked into it more, it seems that part # 95562477301 will also fit a 2006. I'm just going spend the $30.00, get it and try it out. All this info. has been helpful for sure.