Porsche option code M686 (986 Boxster)
On the Porsche Boxster 986 (1997-2004), option code M686 means: Satellite radio (later) / Becker CD radio (996/986).
CodeM686also written 686
CategoryInfotainment
Code typeM-code
Model / yearsBoxster 986, 1997-2004
Confidencemedium confidence
About M-code codes
M-codes (“Mehrausstattung”) are the classic Porsche factory option numbers printed on the build sheet, window sticker and the option sticker in the service book or front trunk. On a 986 you will usually find M686 on the option sticker in the service/maintenance booklet, the front-trunk data label, or the original window sticker (Monroney label in the US).
Confidence “medium”: one solid public source; plausible but not double-checked. Option meanings can differ between markets and model years.
M686 on other Porsche generations
- 911 996: Satellite radio
- 911 997.2: Satellite radio
- 911 997.1: Satellite radio
- 911 991.1: Satellite radio
- Boxster/Cayman 987.2: Satellite radio
- Boxster/Cayman 981: Satellite radio
- Panamera 970: Satellite radio
Related infotainment codes on the 986
- M659 Trip computer
- M665 PCM (Porsche Communication Management) head unit
- M666 Phone module for PCM
- M689 CD changer preparation
- M692 CD changer
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