Higher-capacity battery

Q: Where do I find option code M197 on my car?

Look on the option sticker in the service/maintenance booklet, the front-trunk data label, or the original window sticker (Monroney label in the US).

On the Porsche 911 996 (1999-2005), option code M197 means: Higher-capacity battery.

Code: M197 · also 197
Category: Electrical
Type: M-code
Model: 911 996
Years: 1999-2005
Confidence: High confidence

01Explained

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 996 you will usually find M197 on the option sticker in the service/maintenance booklet, the front-trunk data label, or the original window sticker (Monroney label in the US).

02Confidence

“high”: meaning confirmed by at least two independent public sources. Option meanings can differ between markets and model years.

M197 on other generations

03Related

More electrical codes on the 996

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M199Battery disconnect switchM-code

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