Description - Vehicle Identification Number
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The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is located on the upper left corner of the instrument panel, near the left A-Pillar. The VIN consists of 17 characters in a combination of letters and numbers that provide specific information about the vehicle. See Fig 1. Refer to VIN CODE DECODING table.
To protect the consumer from theft and possible fraud the manufacturer is required to include a Check Digit at the ninth position of the Vehicle Identification Number. The check digit is used by the manufacturer and government agencies to verify the authenticity of the vehicle and official documentation. The formula to use the check digit is not released to the general public.
VIN CODE DECODING
| POSITION | INTERPRETATION | CODE = DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Country of Origin | 3 = Manufactured by DiamlerChrysler De Mexico |
| 2 | Make | C = Chrysler |
| 3 | Vehicle Type | 3 = Passenger Car |
| 4 | Restraint System | H = Next Generation Multistage Front Air Bags |
| K = Advance Multistage Front Air Bags | ||
| 5 | Chrysler | Y = Cruiser (LHD) U.S, Canada, Export |
| 2 = Cruiser (LHD) Mexico | ||
| H= Cruiser (RHD) | ||
| 6 | Series | 4 = Cruiser - U.S. Canada |
| 4 = Cruiser Classic - Export | ||
| 5 = Cruiser Touring - U.S, Canada | ||
| 5 = Cruiser Touring - U.S, Canada, Export | ||
| 6 = Cruiser Limited - U.S, Canada, Export | ||
| 6 = Cruiser Carbrio Limited - Export | ||
| * = Cruiser Carbrio Limited - Export | ||
| 7 = Cruiser Carbrio GT - Export | ||
| * = Cruiser Carbrio GT - Export | ||
| 7 = Cruiser GT U.S, Canada | ||
| 7 = Cruiser GT U.S, Canada, Export | ||
| Series P5 | 4 = Cruiser Touring | |
| 7 = Cruiser GT | ||
| Transmission | B = 4 Speed Automatic | |
| N = 5 Speed Manual | ||
| 7 | Body Style | 5 = 2 Door Convertible |
| 8 = Hatchback | ||
| 8 | Engine | B = 2.4L I 4 Cyl. 16 Valve DOHC Gasoline (SMPI) |
| F = 1.6 L I 4 Cyl. 16 Valve Gasoline (SMPI) | ||
| G = 2.4 L I 4 Cyl. 16 Valve DOHC High Output Turbo Gasoline | ||
| E = 2.4 L I 4 Cyl. 16 Valve DOHC Turbo Gasoline | ||
| S = 2.4 L I 4 Cyl. 16 Valve DOHC High Output Turbo Gasoline | ||
| U = 2.2 L I 4 Cyl. Turbo Diesel | ||
| X = 2.4L I 4 Cyl. 16 Valve DOHC Gasoline (SMPI) | ||
| 8 = 2.4 L I 4 Cyl. 16 Valve DOHC Turbo Gasoline | ||
| 9 | Check Digit | See DESCRIPTION - VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER . |
| 10 | Model Year | 6 = 2006 |
| 11 | Assembly Plant | T = Toluca Assembly |
| 12 Though 17 | Vehicle Build Sequence | 6 digit number assigned by assembly plant. |
| 1 - Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) |
| 2 - Instrument Panel |