Deciphering a VIN Code

[scl]

I have a 96 Dodge, and was wondering if there is a site to go to to decipher the VIN Code? Window sticker is long since gone, and my local dealer is never fun to talk to, let alone I'd rather do it myself. Anyone know of anywhere?

[wyldman]

Here ya go.



1st Country
of origin

1 US
2 Canada
3 Mexico
4 United States Diamond Star Motors
J Japan (shouldn't see this one)

2nd Make

B Dodge
J Jeep

3rd Vehicle Type 4 Multipurpose passenger

5 Bus
6 Incomplete
7 Truck

4th Gross Vehicle Weight E 3,001 - 4,000 lbs

F 4,001 - 5,000 lbs
G 5,001 - 6,000 lbs
H 6,001 - 7,000 lbs
J 7,001 - 8,000 lbs
K 8,001 -9,000 lbs
L 9,001 - 10,000 lbs
M 10,001 - 14,000 lbs
W Bus/Incomplete Vehicle with Hydraulic Brakes

5th Vehicle Line

B Ram - Wagon/Van
C Ram Cab Chassis/Ram Pickup 4x2
F Ram Cab Chassis/Ram Pickup 4x4
G Dakota/Sport 4x4
L Dakota/Sport 4x2
R Durango 4x2
S Durango 4x4

6th Series

1 Ram 1500
2 Ram 2500
3 Ram 3500
6 Ram Misc
1 Dakota Base
2 Dakota Sport/SLT

7th Body Style

1 Van
2 Club Cab 2 door
3 1994-1997 CC 2 Door
1998-2002 Quad Cab 4 door
4 Extended - wagon/van
5 Wagon
6 Conventional Cab / Cab Chassis

8th Engine -1994-1997

5 5.9L 8cyl MPI-HDC
C 5.9L 6cyl Diesel
G 2.5L 4cyl
T 5.2L 8cyl CNG
W 8.0L 10cyl
X 3.9L 6cyl MPI
Y 5.2L 8cyl MPI
Z 5.9L 8cyl MPI-LDC

8th Engine - 1998+

3 3.0 Liter V6 MPI
5 5.9 Liter V8 MPI (HD)
6 5.9 Liter I6 24 Valve Diesel
7 5.9 Liter I6 24 Valve HO Diesel (2001)
D 5.9 Liter I6 Diesel
R 2.5 Liter I4 MPI
P 3.3 Liter V6 MPI
W 8.0 Liter V10 MPI
X 3.9 Liter V6 MPI
Y 5.2 Liter V8 MPI
Z 5.9 Liter V8 MPI (LD)

9th Check Digit * value may be 0 through 9 or X as calculated below this table

10th Model Year

R 1994
S 1995
T 1996
V 1997
W 1998
X 1999
Y 2000
1 2001
2 2002
etc -------
A 2010

11th Assembly Plant

A Auburn Hills
F Newark
G Saltillo
J St. Louis North
K Pillette
M Lago Alberto Assembly
S Dodge City (Warren Plant)

12-17 Serial Number 6 unique digits - These digits can not be decoded to obtain options installed on the truck. Any Dodge dealer can enter the VIN into the DC computer system and print a build sheet, which lists all of the options installed on a vehicle.

[scl]

Chris,
As always, AWESOME!
Thank You
Scott