Vehicle Information Number
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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. Refer to VIN CODE DECODING .
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 | 1 = Manufactured By DaimlerChrysler Corporation 3 = Manufactured by DaimlerChrysler De Mexico |
| 2 | Make | A = Chrysler C = Chrysler |
| 3 | Vehicle Type | 3 = Passenger Car 4 = Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle Less Side Air Bags Sales Code (CGS) 8 = Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle With Side Air Bags Sales Code (CGS) |
| 4 | Restraint System/Weight/G.V.W. | F = 4001 - 5000 LBS (1815 - 2267 KG) G = 5001 - 6000 LBS (2268 - 2721 KG) H = Restraint System Air Bags Front With Side Air Bags Sales Code (CGS) J = Restraint System Air Bags Front Less Side Air Bags Sales Code (CGS) K = Restraint System Air Bags Front Less Side Air Bags Sales Code (CGS) L = Restraint System Air Bags Front With Side Air Bags Sales Code (CGS) |
| 5 | Chrysler | H = Cruiser (FWD) (RHD) |
| Y = Cruiser (FWD) (LHD) | ||
| 2 = Cruiser (FWD) (LHD) Mexico 4 = Cruiser (FWD) (RHD) |
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| 6 | Series | 4 = H (High Line) |
| - | - | 5 = P (Premium) |
| - | - | 6 = S (Sport) |
| - | - | 7 = X (Special) |
| - | - | B = 4 Speed Automatic, Sales Code (DGL) |
| - | - | N = 5 Speed HD Manual, Sales Code (DDD) |
| - | - | N = 5 Speed Manual, Sales Code (DD5) |
| 7 | Body Style | 5 = Body Style -27 (2 - Door Convertible) |
| 8 = Body Style -44 (Hatchback) | ||
| 8 | Engine | F = 1.6L I4 CYL SOHC 16 Valve Gasoline Sales Code (EJD) |
| U = 2.2L I4 CYL MPI Turbo Diesel Sales Code (EDJ) | ||
| 8 = 2.4L I4 CYL DOHC 16 Valve Turbo Gasoline Sales Code (EDT) | ||
| E = 2.4L I4 CYL DOHC 16 ValveTurbo Gasoline Sales Code (EDT) | ||
| G = 2.4L I4 CYL DOHC 16 Valve H.O. Turbo Gasoline Sales Code (EDV) | ||
| S = 2.4L I4 CYL DOHC 16 Valve H.O. Turbo Gasoline Sales Code (EDV) | ||
| B = 2.4L I4 CYL DOHC Gasoline Sales Code (EDZ) | ||
| X = 2.4L I4 CYL DOHC Gasoline Sales Code (EDZ) | ||
| 9 | Check Digit | See explanation in this information. |
| 10 | Model Year | 7 = 2007 |
| 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 |