Supercharged 2 Posted November 5, 2005 The information from this thread is now in a Wiki article, so I've locked and un-stickied this thread ================== The genuine part is produced from a 9-digit number group The first number group designates in general the type and model, except for part numbers for engines, gearboxes, alternators, starters, as well as the ignition system which are only related to one assembly. The first number of the middle number group designates the main group, the next two numbers the sub-group. the last number group is the actual part number. Revisions to a genuine part are identified by one or two letters in the 10th and 11th positions of the genuine part nember. The colour code is denoted by 3 numbers or a combination of numbers and letters. The standard exterior paints are listed according to installation periods in the colour combination tables. The individual upholstery combinations with their combination codes and colour details for wheel discs and rims etc. are shown under this. The installation period with monthly and yearly figures is given in the 'genuine part no.' column in front of the colour designation. The combination number - preceded by a dash - is shown after the colour designation. this combination number indicates which part is supplied for a particular upholstery combination. Designations such as front - rear - left - right are determined from the driving seat looking forwards. if a part is available in left and right-hand versions, the odd final digit usually designates the left-hand part and the following item with an even final digit the right-hand one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G60Jet 1 Posted November 5, 2005 here is is a bit clearer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted November 5, 2005 Hehe - i was sort of working on it live! lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G60Jet 1 Posted November 5, 2005 there is one for the Chassis numbers already on the forum too i think Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted November 5, 2005 ah right, was going to do that next, lol! I found you can print from ETKA to a pdf fil using pdf factory that is quite useful! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G60Jet 1 Posted November 5, 2005 funny how ETKA and ETOS have the same data in :;): Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RW1 0 Posted November 5, 2005 EKTA was/is subcontracted to LEXCOM in 1996 and was the first VW parts application & lists. LEXCOM own the programme which is why they chase. They did other manufacturers as well. ETOS is a newer VW owned parts application & lists with other frills. . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G60Jet 1 Posted November 5, 2005 ETOS is the parts ordering system for VAG and no VAG garages/bodyshops, anyone can buy it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
