TV8 Posted January 8, 2018 Report Share Posted January 8, 2018 I have 2005 2.7 and taking it for its MOT on Thursday and not sure if it has a LSD or not? I am sure i saw LSD in the advert or paper work when I bought the car but wondered if the fine people on here can confirm or point me in the right direction to check? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobbie Posted January 8, 2018 Report Share Posted January 8, 2018 Have you tried dropping the clutch in 1st on a wet cold road? Without LSD I'd expect one wheel to just spin initially. With LSD you should get traction immediately unless I'm misunderstanding how an LSD works. A less hooligan way is to check the option codes on the sticker under the bonnet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobScott Posted January 8, 2018 Report Share Posted January 8, 2018 Jack one rear wheel off the ground, put the car in neutral, can you spin the wheel easily? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenman Posted January 8, 2018 Report Share Posted January 8, 2018 Does this wok on Porsche - from 1:15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV8 Posted January 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 Thanks for the suggestions! Anyone know the option code for LSD please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfprorich Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 39 minutes ago, TV8 said: Thanks for the suggestions! Anyone know the option code for LSD please? I believe it is 224 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Hamilton Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 224 is "Automatic Limited Slip Differential" which appears on 9x6 Tiptronic cars. 220 is the option code for the mechanical LSD on the 987. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagss2 Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 38 minutes ago, Richard Hamilton said: 224 is "Automatic Limited Slip Differential" which appears on 9x6 Tiptronic cars. Hi Richard, I don't think this is quite right. @Loz987 currently has a 1998 986 (2.5 manual) with the 222 & 224 option codes (per frunk sticker). Mechanically, it was a well spec'd car from new (also has 013 and 030). I almost bought the same car a couple of years previously and at the time read up on these options (as they seem uncommon for such an early MY 986): 222 - Traction Control 224 - Automatic Braking Differential (ABD) 224 - ABD (Active Brake Differential) 224 - Automatic Limited Slip Differential Irrespective of which name(s) is formally correct for option 224, from what I can gather it isn't a 'proper' slipper-diff - rather a system that brakes a spinning wheel (under 44mph?). I don't think it has anything to do with whether a car is a manual or tiptronic. All this said, I have been warned that I mustn't trust everything I read on Tinterweb.... FWIW, I think @Loz987 wasn't keen on the 222/224 combo when he first got the car, but now likes/appreciates it.... Cheers, Baggers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Hamilton Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 Yes, my mistake Baggers. M224 (with it's various descriptions) was part of the ABS5.3 system, so it could be on a manual or Tip. AFAIK Porsche have always used 220 as the option code for a true LSD. My 3.2 Carrera has one. I can find 220 in the option codes for the 987 (as per the OP) but I can't find it for the 986. Was it ever offered as a factory option? If it is a standard diff it will show option code 219. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 I thought only the Spyder got the diff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr96er Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 I diffinately agree that: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV8 Posted January 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 Well, it definitely has not got a LSD but it has got a new MOT! First time I have seen under the car as well - all good but think it is time to change a couple of the tyres looking at the age of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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