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Old Jul 4, 2017 | 12:52 PM
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First off im sorry if this is the wrong section please direct to the right one if im off but, I recently got my trans am and wanted to start depicting it and tried a few websites but couldnt find the following. Sorry if theseget posted a lot, thanks in advance.

IL2
PBT
PDN "power package"?
VM3
V73
1SA
19I
192
6BT
7BT
8TJ
9TJ
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Old Jul 4, 2017 | 04:38 PM
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Answers in bold red within the quote:

Originally Posted by KruegerWS6
IL2 - Interior Trim Design
PBT - ???
PDN "power package"? - ???
VM3 - Consumer Information Label
V73 - Statement of Vehicle Certification; U.S./Canada
1SA - Option Group, Standard Equipment
19I - Ebony Interior Trim
192 - Ebony Leather Seat Trim (w/AQ9 Articulating Bucket Seats)
6BT - Front Spring (suspension)
7BT - Front Spring (suspension)
8TJ - Rear Spring (suspension)
9TJ - Rear Spring (suspension)
As for "PBT" and "PDN", I don't have those in my files but most of the P** RPOs relate to wheel/tire specs or accessories, including spare tire/wheel information. In this case, it's definitely not a primary wheel or tire code since all of those are well documented for these cars depending on trim level (and you've obviously already decoded those since they aren't on your list.) So, I suspect at least one of these might have something to do with the compact spare? Just a guess though.
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Old Jul 4, 2017 | 08:37 PM
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Thanks for that bud i think it'll be easier just to post my codes, the only other P code I have is PDC for the theft system. If you have the time could you shoot me your list or tell me what ones I have?
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Originally Posted by KruegerWS6
Thanks for that bud i think it'll be easier just to post my codes, the only other P code I have is PDC for the theft system.
I don't have PDC in any of my lists, but your "Theft Deterrent Alarm System" code is actually UA6.

In this case your primary wheel code is not part of the "P**" series, it's QB6 which is more commonly known as "Speedlines" for the '01 and non-CETA '02 WS6 cars. Tire code is the same for all 17" wheel equipped LS1 4th gens - QFK (275/40/17 BW, in this case Goodyear Eagle F1 GS.)

Originally Posted by KruegerWS6
If you have the time could you shoot me your list or tell me what ones I have?
Unfortunately I can't send you my lists as all my data is either by memory or, when that fails me, shop manuals and old paper copies made when these cars were new (and I don't have any of them scanned...maybe one day.)

Are there any other specific codes you're interested in from your SPID that you don't already know?
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OK I found it. This was provided by LS1 TECH resident joshp14 to me back in 2007 when I requested a build date for my car.

PBT is TEMP. WHL & TIRE-UPFITTER. No idea what that really means. Probably the wheels and tires.

PDC is the security package.

PDN is Power Package.

I believe that joshp14 was affiliated with GM and I sent him my VIN to decode for my personal vehicle's build date.

Beyond that, I don't really know more.
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Originally Posted by ghardester
PBT is TEMP. WHL & TIRE-UPFITTER. No idea what that really means. Probably the wheels and tires.
The wheels and tires on this car, as delivered, are covered by QB6 (17x9" Speedlines) and QFK (275/40/17 Goodyear Eagle F1 GS) as mentioned above. The key elements in your description seem to be the words "TEMP" and "UPFITTER", perhaps something to do with a temporary setup on the assembly line prior to being fitted with the final upgrade wheels/tires as part of the WS6 package? PBT was also present on my '00 WS6.

Originally Posted by ghardester
PDC is the security package.
PDC must have replaced R7X from the earlier years. UA6 is listed as the "Theft Deterrent Alarm System" for all years, but for my '00 there is a general "security package" listed under R7X. I see that UA6 is still present on the OP's 2002 car, but R7X is missing and was likely replaced by PDC then.

Originally Posted by ghardester
PDN is Power Package.
This one does not appear on my '00 WS6, which had every option other than the U1S 12-disc CD changer. Must again be a later model year thing.

Originally Posted by ghardester
I believe that joshp14 was affiliated with GM and I sent him my VIN to decode for my personal vehicle's build date.
You can go to any GM dealer parts department and ask for a VIS printout of the RPOs for your VIN.
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