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Solaris Urbino W codes

Posted: 28 Feb 2014, 20:29
by julien.tigernetwork
Hello,

I noticed that Solaris Urbino buses have a W designation - W1, W4, or W37 for example. I would like to know what these codes mean, and if I could find a complete list of them.

Thanks a lot,

Julien

Re: Solaris Urbino W codes

Posted: 01 Mar 2014, 09:47
by JacekM1
I'm not sure if there is a complete list of it. You can find some differences basing on data in our database (e.g. different gearboxes, engines, etc.).

Re: Solaris Urbino W codes

Posted: 01 Mar 2014, 17:39
by julien.tigernetwork
So the W codes designate the engine/gearbox combination ?

Re: Solaris Urbino W codes

Posted: 02 Mar 2014, 22:59
by JacekM1
To cut a long story short: yes. BTW, there is a list on this forum: viewtopic.php?f=8&t=155 It's in Polish, but I think you will be able to understand.

Re: Solaris Urbino W codes

Posted: 03 Mar 2014, 00:03
by julien.tigernetwork
That's great, thanks a lot for the link !
How can I know which version does an Urbino belong to ? There is apparently no way of finding out via the VIN - is there another way to know or do I have to ask the operator which W version of the Urbino it has chosen ?

Re: Solaris Urbino W codes

Posted: 04 Mar 2014, 13:23
by JacekM1
I'm not sure if you can get this information via VIN. It is stated only in the vehicle registration certificate, so you can contact the operator. You can also try getting in touch with Solaris as the company is quite enthusiast-friendly and usually keen to help.

Re: Solaris Urbino W codes

Posted: 04 Mar 2014, 17:47
by julien.tigernetwork
Ah so I can look at the registration certificate - french buses always have a copy in the driving cab, so it'll be easy to get the info, then. :) I'll also contact the operator.
Solaris is indeed a friendly company.

Thanks a lot for your answers.

Re: Solaris Urbino W codes

Posted: 04 Mar 2014, 21:00
by julien.tigernetwork
I sent a message to Solaris this evening. Let's wait for the answer. If I get the list of the W codes I wanted, I'll share it here because I'm sure lots of you are interested.

Re: Solaris Urbino W codes

Posted: 04 May 2014, 18:24
by julien.tigernetwork
So I received an answer from Solaris, and that's what they told me:
I have tried to check, what do the codes W29 or W24 mean, but apparently they don't exist in our company. I have seen also many vehicle registration certificates and there is no such code there. Could you tell me where do you have this information from?

I see such codes on the website of bus fans: www.phototrans.eu and I think there are their codes.
and
I have checked it very exactly. They aren't official Solaris codes.