VIN decoding

[dragon]

Does anyone know how to decode the VIN of the 300C. On the net I can only find decoding for past models not the 2005 year.

[OBT]

Does anyone know how to decode the VIN of the 300C. On the net I can only find decoding for past models not the 2005 year.

We gave DMAG some VINs for his buddy on Allpar to decode but we haven't heard back.

[DMAG]

Actually E8502 is looking INTO that.....

Any word yet Chris? <fingers crossed>

[OBT]

Actually E8502 is looking INTO that.....

Any word yet Chris? <fingers crossed>

My opps!

[E8502]

Yes, I did give him those VIN's like he asked, but haven't heard anything since. I've sent him a few e-mails but he hasn't been around the forum, let alone returing his messages.

He wanted to get the 2005 VIN decoder working by summer, if that any good news. :o

[brimmer]

I found two websites which might help the decoding:
http://www.autoinsurancetips.com/vin.htm
How to decode your car's Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Tips To Decoding your Car’s VIN Number?
A car’s vehicle identification number (VIN) is the automotive equivalent of
human "DNA".

It sets their vehicles apart FROM the millions of vehicles out there. In later years it is reflected in 17 digit characters. It displays a car’s uniqueness and heritage and provides a form of factory to scrap yard identification. It can be used to track recalls, registrations, warranty claims, thefts and insurance coverage. Each character or digit has a particular purpose.

Tips to understanding your vehicles serial (VIN) number

They are as follows:

1st character- Identifies the country in which the vehicle was manufactured.
For example: U.S.A.(1or4), Canada(2), Mexico(3), Japan(J), Korea(K), England(S), Germany(W), Italy(Z)

2nd character- Identifies the manufacturer. For example; Audi(A),
BMW(B), Buick(4), Cadillac(6), Chevrolet(1), Chrysler(C), Dodge(B),
Ford(F), GM Canada(7), General Motors(G), Honda(H), Jaquar(A), Lincoln(L), Mercedes Benz(D), Mercury(M), Nissan(N), Oldsmobile(3), Pontiac(2or5), Plymouth(P), Saturn(8), Toyota(T), VW(V), Volvo(V).

3rd character- Identifies vehicle type or manufacturing division.

4th to 8th characters- Identifies vehicle features such as body style, engine type, model, series, etc.

9th character- Identifies VIN accuracy as CHECK digit.

10th character- Identifies the model year. For example: 1988(J), 1989(K), 1990(L), 1991(M), 1992(N), 1993(P), 1994(R), 1995(S), 1996(T),
1997(V), 1998(W), 1999(X), 2000(Y)------2001(1), 2002(2), 2003(3)

11th character- Identifies the assembly plant for the vehicle.

12th to 17th characters- Identifies the sequence of the vehicle for production
as it rolled of the manufacturers assembly line.

and

http://harvii.tripod.com/vin.html

Decoding the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) on your Chrysler/Dodge/Plymouth...

Ok heres a general TABLE chart that can decode the VIN on your car (its main location is a metal plate attached to the drivers side of the dash... usuallly easily seen under your inspection stickers on your windshield!)

Position Code What It Means
1 Country Of Manufacture 1=U.S., 2=Canada, 3=Mexico.
2 Make Of Vehicle B=Dodge, C=Chrysler, E=Eagle, P=Plymouth
3 Type Of Vehicle 3=Passenger Car
4 Passenger Safety System A=Air Bag, B=Manual Seat Belt, C=Automatic Seat Belt, E=Active Restraint, Passenger Air Bag, X=Driver Air Bag, Passenger Manual Seat Belt, Y=Driver Air Bag, Passenger Automatic Seat Belt
5 Line Of Vehicle (Body Code) A=Chrysler LeBaron Sedan, Dodge Spirit, Plymouth Acclaim; B=Dodge Monaco, Eagle Premier; C=Dodge Dynasty, Chrysler New Yorker; G=Dodge Daytona; J=Chrysler LeBaron Coupe/Convertible; N=Chrysler Dynasty (Canada); P=Dodge Shadow, Plymouth Sundance; Y=Chrysler Fifth Avenue, Imperial
6 Series 1=Economy, 2=Low, 4=High, 5=Premium, 6=Special/Sport, 7=Performance/Image
7 Body Style 1=2-Door Coupe, 4=2-Door Hatchback, 5=2-Door Convertible, 6=4-Door Sedan, 8=4-Door Hatchback
8 Engine Code A=2.2L Turbo II, D=2.2L EFI, J=2.5L Turbo, K=2.5L EFI, L=3.8L MFI, R=3.3L EFI, S=3.0L MFI, T=3.3L EFI, U=3.0L EFI (Monaco/Premier), 3=3.0L MFI
9 CHECK Digit 1 through 9, 0, or X. Used to verify VIN.
10 Model Year J=1988, K=1989, L=1990, M=1991, N=1992, P=1993, R=1994, S=1995
11 Assembly Plant A=Outer Drive (Detroit); C=Jefferson (Detroit); D=Belvidere, IL; F=Newark, NJ; G=St. Louis; H=Bramalea, ON (Canada); N=Sterling Heights, MI; T=Toluca, Mexico
12-17 Sequence Number 6 digits.


This doesn't appear to be exclusively for the C, but it seems to work

[lvd2340]

Here's the general TABLE for an LX:

1 Country of Origin
1 = Built in US by DaimlerChrysler Corporation

2 Make
B = Dodge C = Chrysler

3 Vehicle type
3 = Passenger Car

4 Vehicle Safety
A = Restraint System Active Front & Side Air Bags (CGS)
B = Restraint System Manual/Active Uni-belt (CGA)
D = Restraint System w/o Air Bags (CGJ)
H = Restraint System Active Driver & Passenger Air Bags (CGW)

5 Vehicle Line
A = 300 / 3000C / SRT-8 (RWD)
K = 300 (AWD)

6 Series
B = 4 Speed Automatic (DJ6)
E = 5 Speed Automatic (DJG)
4 = 300
5 = 300 AWD/TOURING
*6 = 300C
7 = SRT-8 8)

7 Body Style
3 = LX - 48

8 Engine
G = 3.5L 6 cyl. 24 V (EGG)
R = 2.7L 6 cyl. DOHC Flex (EER)
H = 5.7L V8 HEMI (EZB)

9 CHECK Digit

10 Model Year
5 = 2005

11 Assembly Plant
H = Brampton Assembly

12 thru 17
Vehicle Build Sequence Model Year Assembly Sequence

If anybody needs a VIN for their car e-mail or pm me and i'll give you a complete option list.

[E8502]

Wow, that's great lvd2340, many thanks for posting the list!!

And, welcoem to the forum!

[DMAG]

Welcome to the forum!

I'll add that to the website. Thanks!

[MagnumFan]

I may be missing something here, but I've looked at a couple of Magnum VINs lately that have codes that don't appear in the Decoder.
Obviously, position 1 should actually be "2" for Canada.
I'm seeing letters "G" and "F" appear in position 4 and the number "8" appears on Magnums (wagon, oops, Sports Tourer) in position 7.
I was wondering what "G" and "F" represented?

[DMAG]

http://www.dodgemagnum.net/phpBB2/kb...ticle&k=23

[MagnumFan]

http://www.dodgemagnum.net/phpBB2/kb.php?mode=article&k=23

Thanks, DMAG.
I had read that, but like I said, I think the decoder needs an update.