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Can you tell if a 996 has xenons just by looking at a picture or with the VIN?

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Old 08-06-2006 | 02:38 AM
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Can you tell if a 996 has xenons just by looking at a picture or with the VIN?
Can you tell if this 996 has xenons? Or is there a letter or number in the VIN # that will confirm it?
 
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Old 08-06-2006 | 03:30 AM
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It LOOKS like it has xenon's, but a better picture would help...

If i had to bet, i would say it does
 
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Yes, it does. There is a polished metal cap (headlight washer cap) on the headlight which means it is xenon.
 
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Yes, it does. There is a polished metal cap (headlight washer cap) on the headlight which means it is xenon.
I've always wondered how to tell on a 2002 as well...I guess you mean that small round chrome circle that's visable on the pass. headlight under the Benz logo?
 
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Definitely.. 996 without xenons doesnt have the projector beam type light.
it's just plain halogen..
 
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