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John Betsch - "SADIE"

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Decoding Data Card Boxes #41-68
« on: September 04, 2021, 15:22:17 »
Can someone point me to an explanation of Data Card Boxes #41 through 68.  I am assuming they are some type of option codes but the Tech Manual doesn't explain (unless I missed it)

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Re: Decoding Data Card Boxes #41-68
« Reply #1 on: September 04, 2021, 15:40:05 »
Hi,
option coded 411 - 687 can be found in the Technical Manual: https://www.sl113.org/wiki/DataCard/OptionCodes.
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Re: Decoding Data Card Boxes #41-68
« Reply #2 on: September 04, 2021, 15:54:09 »
I'm sorry I wasn't very clear. I am interested in what the codes (single digits) that are entered into the Data Card Boxes #41 through #68   e.g Box 51 has a code "6"

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Re: Decoding Data Card Boxes #41-68
« Reply #3 on: September 04, 2021, 16:15:59 »
Hi,
a single "6" in box "51" means option code "516".
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Re: Decoding Data Card Boxes #41-68
« Reply #4 on: September 04, 2021, 16:24:57 »
Terrific, that matches; how about box 56  with a code of "5"
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Re: Decoding Data Card Boxes #41-68
« Reply #5 on: September 04, 2021, 16:31:54 »
Add the number in the box to the box number, which gives you the option number - i.e., as WRe described, a single "6" in box "51" means option code "516", and a single "5" in box "56" means option code "565":
565 from 01.01.1963 REAR SEATS USED ON SL MODELS
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Re: Decoding Data Card Boxes #41-68
« Reply #6 on: September 04, 2021, 21:28:39 »
Thank you all, now it all makes sense

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Re: Decoding Data Card Boxes #41-68
« Reply #7 on: September 05, 2021, 17:48:05 »
That particular area in the data card is somewhat unreliable. Especially the 50-56 fields. My car has a left side mirror, but shows no entry in field 50 (503 would have to be it) The Tech Manual shows no code for 54.
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Re: Decoding Data Card Boxes #41-68
« Reply #8 on: September 05, 2021, 17:51:17 »
I would have thought you would have to check the legislations of the markets. If it was required to have one or both mirrors, It was most likely not an option. I do not know what were the regulations in the US and in Europe with this respect.

By the way: I would dare to think there must have been a substantial number of subsequent installations of the side mirrors if someone got the car without them and did not ask for that option while ordering.
« Last Edit: September 05, 2021, 18:04:37 by Pawel66 »
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