Buick · 1997-2005

Century — W-body (1997–2005)

century · century custom · century limited

204 option rows 204 RPO codes 8 model years
100% Factory-verified
  • ✓ Factory-verified · 204
  • ● Confirmed · 0
  • ◑ Single-source · 0
  • ⚠ Disputed · 0

Applicable options

Documented RPO codes

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Model year
Century — W-body (1997–2005) RPO codes
Code Option Years Notes & factory source Confidence
Engines
L82 Engine, gas, 6 cylinder, 3.1 liter, multiport fuel injection, high output, V6 1998–1999
Wikipedia gives the 3.1L L82 to the 1997–1999 Century
Factory-verified
LG8 Engine, gas, 6 cylinder, 3.1L, sequential fuel injection, V6, GM 2000–2005
Wikipedia gives the 3.1L LG8 to the 2000–2005 Century
Factory-verified
Transmissions
M13 Transmission, automatic, 4 speed, 4T60-E, electronic 1998–1999
shared W-body code, Chevrolet Lumina kit (page prints the code beside "Transmission-Four Speed Auto")
Factory-verified
M15 Transmission, automatic, 4 speed, 4T65-E, enhanced electronic 1998–2005
shared W-body code, Chevrolet Lumina kit
Factory-verified
MN3 Transmission, automatic, 4 speed, 4T65-E 1999–2002 Factory-verified
MN7 Transmission, automatic, 4 speed, 4T65-E, heavy duty 1998–2004
may be Regal equipment (pairs with L67)
Factory-verified
MX0 Merchandised transmission, automatic, provisions, overdrive 1998–2005
every Century list prints MXO (letter O); GM's other lists print MX0 with the same wording
Factory-verified
Axles
F83 Ratio, transaxle final drive, 3.05 1998–2005 Factory-verified
FR2 Ratio, transaxle final drive, 2.93 1998–2004 Factory-verified
FR9 Ratio, transaxle final drive, 3.29 1998–2000, 2002 Factory-verified
Packages & Trims
B2E Sales spring special package 1999–2000 Factory-verified
Y92 Merchandised package, special edition 2000 Factory-verified
Z03 Appearance package, anniversary 2005 Factory-verified
Equipment
A31 Window, power operated, side 1998–1999 Factory-verified
A90 Lock control, rear compartment lid, remote control electric release 2000–2002 Factory-verified
AG1 Adjuster, driver seat, power, 6 way 1998–2005 Factory-verified
AG2 Adjuster, passenger seat, power, 6 way 1998–2004 Factory-verified
AK5 Restraint system, front seat, inflatable, driver and passenger 1998–2005 Factory-verified
AM6 Seat, front, split bench 1998–2005 Factory-verified
AM9 Seat, rear, split folding 2000–2005 Factory-verified
AN2 Seat, child, integral 1998 Factory-verified
AN4 Restraint provisions, child 1998–2000 Factory-verified
AP9 Convenience net 1998–2005 Factory-verified
AR9 Seat, front bucket, deluxe 1998–2005 Factory-verified
AT5 Seat, rear center, folding 1998–1999 Factory-verified
AU0 Lock control, remote entry 1998–2004 Factory-verified
AW6 Restraint system, seat, inflatable, driver and passenger front, inflatable driver side 2000–2005 Factory-verified
B34 Covering, front floor mats, carpeted inserts 1998–2005 Factory-verified
B35 Covering, rear floor mats, carpeted inserts 1998–2005 Factory-verified
BF9 Covering, front floor mats, delete 2000–2001 Factory-verified
BW8 Ornamentation, exterior, emblem, body, rear 1998 Factory-verified
C49 Defogger, rear window, electric 1998–2000 Factory-verified
C60 HVAC system, air conditioner, front, manual controls 1998 Factory-verified
C79 Interior lamp, roof rail, courtesy and single reading 1998–2005 Factory-verified
CF5 Roof, sun glass, sliding, electric 1998–2004 Factory-verified
CJ2 HVAC system, air conditioner, front, automatic temperature control, auxiliary temperature control 1998–2005 Factory-verified
CJ3 HVAC system, air conditioner, front, manual temperature control, auxiliary temperature control 1998–2005 Factory-verified
D06 Console, front compartment floor, armrest 1998–2003 Factory-verified
D55 Console, front compartment, floor 2002–2003 Factory-verified
D81 Spoiler, rear, aero wing 2000
twin list is word for word the Regal's; may be Regal equipment
Factory-verified
D85 Stripe, body side, lower accent 1998–2001 Factory-verified
DA1 Armrest, rear seat, storage 1998–2002 Factory-verified
DA5 Armrest, rear seat, center 2003–2005 Factory-verified
DC4 Mirror, inside rearview, tilt, dual reading lamps 1998–1999 Factory-verified
DD8 Mirror, inside rear view, light sensitive 1998–2004 Factory-verified
DE5 Mirror, outside, left-hand and right-hand, remote control electric, heated, folding, color 1998, 2000–2002 Factory-verified
DE6 Mirror, outside, left-hand and right-hand, remote control, electric, heated, color 2003–2005 Factory-verified
DG7 Mirror, outside, left-hand and right-hand, remote control electric, color 1998, 2000–2005 Factory-verified
DH6 Mirror, inside sunshade, illuminated, left-hand and right-hand 1998–2005 Factory-verified
DR2 Mirror, outside, left-hand and right-hand, remote control, electric, manual folding, heated, light sensitive, color 1999–2002 Factory-verified
DS2 Mirror, outside, left-hand and right-hand, remote control, electric, tinted, manual folding, color 2003–2004 Factory-verified
E28 Handle, assist 1998–2004 Factory-verified
FE1 Suspension system, soft ride 1998–2005 Factory-verified
FE2 Suspension system, ride handling 1998 Factory-verified
FE3 Suspension system, sport 1998–2005 Factory-verified
J41 Brake system, power, front disc, rear drum, cast iron 2003 Factory-verified
J65 Brake system, power, front and rear disc 2003–2005 Factory-verified
JL9 Brake system, power front and rear disc, antilock front and rear wheel 1998–2005 Factory-verified
JM4 Brake system, power front disc, rear drum, cast iron, antilock front and rear wheel 1998–2003 Factory-verified
K05 Heater, engine block 1998–2005 Factory-verified
K11 Air filter, cowl mounted 1998–2000 Factory-verified
K29 Module, powertrain control 1998–2002 Factory-verified
K34 Cruise control, automatic, electronic 1998–2005 Factory-verified
K68 Generator, 105 ampere 1998–2005 Factory-verified
KA1 Heater, seat 1998–2004 Factory-verified
KA7 Heater, seat, front and rear 2002 Factory-verified
KG9 Generator, 140 ampere 2002 Factory-verified
N05 Lock control, fuel filler cap 1998–2004 Factory-verified
NK5 Steering wheel, standard 1998–2005 Factory-verified
NP5 Steering wheel, leather-wrapped 1998–2005 Factory-verified
NV7 Steering, power, variable effort 1998 Factory-verified
NW0 Wheel, 16 x 6.5, cast aluminum 1998–1999 Factory-verified
NW9 Traction control, electronic 1998–2004
the 1999 list reads "Traction Control"
Factory-verified
P01 Trim discs, wheel, variation 1 2002–2003 Factory-verified
P08 Cover, wheel, super deluxe 1999, 2002, 2004–2005
the 2004 and 2005 lists print PO8 (letter O); P08 in the 1999 and 2002 lists and in GM's other lists with the same wording
Factory-verified
PG1 Wheel, 16 x 6, steel 1998–2005
the 1998–2001 and 2003–2005 lists read 16 x 6; the 2002 list reads 15 x 6, as do GM's lists for other platforms
Factory-verified
PG5 Wheel, 15 x 6, aluminum, cast 2000–2005 Factory-verified
PH3 Wheel, 15 x 6, aluminum, cast, 115 mm bolt circle 2002 Factory-verified
PH6 Wheel, 15 x 6, aluminum 1998–2003
the 1999 list marks it as the Century's wheel
Factory-verified
PY0 Wheel, 16 x 6.5, aluminum 1998–2004 Factory-verified
PY1 Wheel, 16 x 6.5, aluminum, chrome 2005 Factory-verified
QD1 Wheel, 16 x 6.5, aluminum, styled 2000–2004 Factory-verified
QGY Tire, all, P205/70R15/N BL R/PE ST TL ALS 1998–2005 Factory-verified
QGZ Tire, all, P205/70R15/N WS R/PE ST TL ALS 1998–2005 Factory-verified
QNX Tire, all, P225/60R16/N BL R/PE ST TL AL2 1998–2005 Factory-verified
QPK Tire, all, P215/70R15-97S BW R/PE ST TL ALS 1998–2004 Factory-verified
QVG Tire, all, P225/60R16-97H BL R/PE ST TL AL3 2002 Factory-verified
RPA Rear parking assist 2002–2004 Factory-verified
T62 Lamp system, daytime running, delete 2000–2001 Factory-verified
T79 Lamp, fog, rear 2002 Factory-verified
T84 Headlamps, right-hand rule of the road, E mark 2002 Factory-verified
TL1 Grille, special 1998 Factory-verified
U03 Horn noise regulation 2002 Factory-verified
U19 Speedometer, instrument cluster, kilometers and miles, kilometer odometer 1998–2005 Factory-verified
U1P Radio, AM/FM stereo, seek/scan, CD, clock, equalizer, RDS, ETR 2004–2005 Factory-verified
U1Q Radio, AM/FM stereo, seek/scan, automatic reverse music search cassette, CD, clock, equalizer, RDS, ETR 2004–2005 Factory-verified
U1V Radio, AM/FM stereo, seek/scan, multi CD, clock, ETR, automatic tone 2005 Factory-verified
U20 Instrument cluster, oil, coolant temperature, volts, trip odometer, tachometer, fuel data display 1998–2004
the lists are the Regal's too and name a tachometer, which Wikipedia says the Century dashboard lacked, so this may be Regal equipment
Factory-verified
U2E Instrument cluster, coolant temperature, trip odometer 1998–2005 Factory-verified
U77 Antenna, rear window radio 1998–2004 Factory-verified
U85 Speaker system, 8, quad front door-mounted, shelf quad, amplifier 1999–2004
twin list is word for word the Regal's; may be Regal equipment
Factory-verified
UE1 Communication system, vehicle, GPS 1 2001–2005 Factory-verified
UE4 Communication system, vehicle, GPS delete 2001
the 2001 Century list reads GPS delete; GM's lists for other platforms read this code as a following distance indicator
Factory-verified
UH8 Cluster, instrument, coolant temperature, trip odometer, tachometer 1998–2004
the lists are the Regal's too and name a tachometer, which Wikipedia says the Century dashboard lacked, so this may be Regal equipment
Factory-verified
UJ6 Indicator, low tire pressure 2002–2005 Factory-verified
UK3 Control, steering wheel, accessory 1998–2005 Factory-verified
UL0 Radio, AM/FM stereo, seek/scan, automatic reverse music search cassette, automatic tone, clock, ETR 1998–2003 Factory-verified
UL2 European frequencies 2000–2004 Factory-verified
UM7 Radio, AM/FM stereo, seek/scan, clock, ETR 1998–2003 Factory-verified
UN0 Radio, AM/FM stereo, seek/scan, compact disc, automatic tone, clock, ETR 1998 Factory-verified
UN6 Radio, AM/FM stereo, seek/scan, automatic reverse music search cassette, clock, ETR 1998–2003 Factory-verified
UP0 Radio, AM/FM stereo, seek/scan, automatic reverse music search cassette, compact disc, automatic tone, clock, ETR 1998–2003 Factory-verified
UQ3 Speaker system, performance-enhanced audio 1998–2004
twin list is word for word the Regal's; may be Regal equipment
Factory-verified
US6 Antenna, fixed, painted, radio 1998–2005 Factory-verified
UV7 Antenna, windshield, rear window, radio 1999–2002 Factory-verified
UV8 Provisions for mobile telephone 1998 Factory-verified
UX7 Speaker system, 4, dual front door-mounted, dual extended range package shelf 1998, 2003–2005 Factory-verified
VK3 License plate mounting package, front 1998–2005
plate package
Factory-verified
WX9 Wiring provisions, remote CD 1998–1999 Factory-verified
Paint
03L Secondary color, exterior, Marblehead Gray Metallic 1998–2000
GM prints "(95)"
Factory-verified
03U Primary color, exterior, Marblehead Gray Metallic 1998–1999
the 1998 list prints O3U (letter O); 03U in the 1999 list and in GM's other lists with the same wording; GM prints "(96)"
Factory-verified
12U Primary color, exterior, Galaxy Silver Metallic 2000
GM prints "(99)"
Factory-verified
14A Stripe, color accent, Light Gray 1998–2000
GM prints "(91)"
Factory-verified
14L Secondary color, exterior, Storm Gray 1998–2000
GM prints "(97)"
Factory-verified
16U Primary color, exterior, Bright White 1998–2000
GM prints "(96)"
Factory-verified
20A Stripe, color accent, Dark Royal Blue 1998–1999
GM prints "(94)"
Factory-verified
27U Primary color, exterior, Regal Blue 1998–2000
GM prints "(98)"
Factory-verified
28U Primary color, exterior, Navy Blue Metallic 1998–2000
GM prints "(98)"
Factory-verified
41U Primary color, exterior, Black 1998–2000
GM prints "(94)"
Factory-verified
46A Stripe, color accent, Shale 2000
GM prints "(95)"
Factory-verified
49U Primary color, exterior, Light Sandrift Metallic 1998–2000
GM prints "(96)"
Factory-verified
51U Primary color, exterior, Toreador Red Metallic 1998–2000
GM prints "(96)"
Factory-verified
52U Primary color, exterior, Auburn Nightmist Metallic 1999–2000
GM prints "(99)"
Factory-verified
53U Primary color, exterior, Light Toreador Red Metallic 1998–1999
GM prints "(97)"
Factory-verified
56U Primary color, exterior, Jasper Green 1998–2000
GM prints "(97)"
Factory-verified
60U Primary color, exterior, Gold Metallic 2000
GM prints "(98)"
Factory-verified
76A Stripe, color accent, Dark Red 1998
GM prints "(97)"
Factory-verified
83A Stripe, color accent, Light Antelope 1998–1999
GM prints "(97)"
Factory-verified
88A Stripe, color accent, Dark Briar Brown 1998–2000
GM prints "(94)"
Factory-verified
89U Primary color, exterior, Dark Mulberry Metallic 1998 Factory-verified
99A Stripe, color accent, Dark Slate Gray 1998–2000
GM prints "(91)"
Factory-verified
D83 Paint, monotone 1998–2000 Factory-verified
Interior Trim
142 Trim combination, leather, Light Gray 1998–2000
GM prints "(2) (94)"
Factory-verified
143 Trim combination, leather, Light Gray 1998–2000
GM prints "(2) (92)"
Factory-verified
14B Trim combination, cloth, Light Gray 1998–2000
GM prints "(B) (92)"
Factory-verified
14C Trim combination, cloth, Light Gray 1998–1999
GM prints "(C) (94)"
Factory-verified
14D Trim combination, cloth, Light Gray 1998–2000
GM prints "(D) (92)"
Factory-verified
14I Interior trim, Very Dark Gray 1998–2000
GM prints "(I) (97)"
Factory-verified
302 Trim combination, leather, Medium Dark Adriatic Blue 1998–1999
GM prints "(2) (94)"
Factory-verified
303 Trim combination, leather, Medium Dark Adriatic Blue 1998–1999
GM prints "(3) (94)"
Factory-verified
30B Trim combination, cloth, Medium Dark Adriatic Blue 1998–2000
GM prints "(B) (94)"
Factory-verified
30C Trim combination, cloth, Medium Dark Adriatic Blue 1998–1999
GM prints "(C) (94)"
Factory-verified
30D Trim combination, cloth, Medium Dark Adriatic Blue 1998–2000
GM prints "(D) (94)"
Factory-verified
30I Interior trim, Medium Dark Adriatic Blue 1998–2000
GM prints "(I) (94)"
Factory-verified
512 Trim combination, leather, Toreador Red 1998
GM prints "(2) (97)"
Factory-verified
513 Trim combination, leather, Toreador Red 1998
GM prints "(3) (97)"
Factory-verified
51B Trim combination, cloth, Toreador Red 1998
GM prints "(B) (97)"
Factory-verified
51C Trim combination, cloth, Toreador Red 1998
GM prints "(C) (97)"
Factory-verified
51D Trim combination, cloth, Toreador Red 1998
GM prints "(D) (97)"
Factory-verified
51I Interior trim, Toreador Red 1998
GM prints "(97)"
Factory-verified
522 Trim combination, leather, Light Neutral 1998–2000
GM prints "(2) (96)"
Factory-verified
523 Trim combination, leather, Light Neutral 1998–2000
GM prints "(3) (96)"
Factory-verified
52B Trim combination, cloth, Light Neutral 1998–2000
GM prints "(B) (96)"
Factory-verified
52C Trim combination, cloth, Light Neutral 1998–1999
GM prints "(C) (96)"
Factory-verified
52D Trim combination, cloth, Light Neutral 1998–2000
GM prints "(D) (96)"
Factory-verified
52I Interior trim, Neutral 1998–2000
GM prints "(I) (92)"
Factory-verified
IP2 Trim, interior design 1998 Factory-verified
IP3 Trim, interior design 1998–2001 Factory-verified
IPD Trim, interior design 1998–2001 Factory-verified
IQ2 Trim, interior design 1998–2001 Factory-verified
IQB Trim, interior design 1998–2001 Factory-verified
IQC Trim, interior design 1998–1999 Factory-verified
Internal / Process
BAG internal Parts package, export 1998–2004 Factory-verified
DL5 internal Decal, roadside service information 1998–2005 Factory-verified
NB6 internal Emission system, California, Tier 1 1998 Factory-verified
NB7 internal Emission system, California, TLEV 1998–1999 Factory-verified
NC1 internal Emission system, California, LEV 2000–2001, 2003 Factory-verified
NC8 internal Emission system, California, ULEV 2000–2001 Factory-verified
NF2 internal Emission system, federal, Tier 1 1998–2000 Factory-verified
NF4 internal Emission system, clean fuel fleet 2003–2004 Factory-verified
NF7 internal Emission system, federal, NLEV 2001, 2003 Factory-verified
NF9 internal Emission system, general unleaded 2003–2004 Factory-verified
NT9 internal Emission system, federal, Tier 2 phase-out 2003–2004 Factory-verified
NU1 internal Emission system, California, LEV2 2004 Factory-verified
NU4 internal Emission system, California, LEV2 plus 2003–2004 Factory-verified
OST internal Plant code, Oshawa 2, Ontario, Canada 1999–2005
the Oshawa plant code; lists print OST (letter O) and GM's corpus has no zero form
Factory-verified
V73 internal Vehicle statement, USA/Canada 1999–2000, 2005 Factory-verified
V78 internal Vehicle statement, delete 2000 Factory-verified
V87 internal Vehicle statement, Gulf States Organization 1999–2000 Factory-verified
V98 internal Factory delivery processing 1999–2000 Factory-verified
VA5 internal Language label, English 2005 Factory-verified
VC1 internal Label, price/fuel economy, courtesy delivery 1999–2000 Factory-verified
VC4 internal Label, price/fuel economy, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands 1999–2000 Factory-verified
VC5 internal Label, shipping, except US, US possessions, or Japan 1999–2000 Factory-verified
VC7 internal Label, price/fuel economy, Guam 1999–2000 Factory-verified
VG1 internal Protector, underhood compound, corrosion preventive, water based, clear 1998–2000 Factory-verified
VG4 internal Protector, undervehicle compound, corrosion preventive, water based, black 1998–2000 Factory-verified
VG5 internal Protector, gas tank compound, corrosion protective, water based, gray 1998–2000 Factory-verified
VG8 internal Vehicle label, notice to buyer 1998–2000, 2005 Factory-verified
VG9 internal Protector, wax, exterior body 1998–2002 Factory-verified
VH9 internal Envelope, owner information manual 1998–2005 Factory-verified
VR6 internal Hook, tie-down, shipping 1998–2004 Factory-verified
Z49 internal Export, Canadian modification, mandatory base equipment 1998–1999 Factory-verified
Z49 internal English/French SIR warning label 2000–2005
the lists change this code's meaning after 1999
Factory-verified

Source document: buick/century-w-body.md. Rows marked — record an option the factory offered whose RPO code is not documented in the consulted sources.