VIN number decoding information

[OBT]

In light of this post by myself, Mr. Dodge and BlackMagnum:

I'll just watch you guys figure this out, since I'm at 147861.


DMAG wrote:
Mr. DODGE wrote:
Playing the number game....................
since OBT has VIN######164982
.......and I have VIN######123911......................
then there will be................ 41071 cars built between us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Don't worry JD...I don't think there will be THAT many cars in between you!


I was wondering if someone FROM Brampton could enlighten us on the VIN assignment system? Is there some rhyme and reason behind the VIN's?

Thanks in advance,

Dennis

[E8502]

Over at Allpar we have a VIN decoder...I'll post the link tomorrow.

[E8502]

Ack, it is "tomorrow!!" :lol:

Here it is http://www.allpar.com/mopar/vin-decoder.html.

[OBT]

Ack, it is "tomorrow!!" :lol:

Here it is http://www.allpar.com/mopar/vin-decoder.html.

Well I hope the magic decoder is broken or doesn't work for Magnums becasue they're "trucks". I put in my Magnum RT VIN and got this:

Country : Canada
Make : Plymouth
Type : Multi-purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Model Year : 2005
Safety System : Class D: 5,001-6,000 lb
Body : Body not in database!
Series : Premium
Style : 4-Door Hatchback
Engine : Engine not in database!
Check Digit : 3
Plant : Bramalea, Ontario, Canada
Serial Number : 164982

[OBT]

So I went back and looked up BlackMagnum's VIN and entered it and it came back as an invalid VIN.

Anyone else have a Magnum VIN they can try at:

http://www.allpar.com/mopar/vin-decoder.html

How about trying it with some 300 VIN's to see if they work?

[BlackMagnum]

Here are the Magnums FROM my local dealership. None SHOW up in the database, so it's probably not up-to-date.

2D4FV48T45H119029 Magnum SE
2D4FV48V15H128336 Magnum SE
2D4FV48V25H126692 Magnum SE
2D4FV48V35H113031 Magnum SE
2D4FV48V65H151756 Magnum SE
2D4FV48V85H151757 Magnum SE
2D4FV48V95H147796 Magnum SE
2D4FV48VX5H116329 Magnum SE
2D8GV58235H116462 Magnum RT

So I went back and looked up BlackMagnum's VIN and entered it and it came back as an invalid VIN.

Anyone else have a Magnum VIN they can try at:

http://www.allpar.com/mopar/vin-decoder.html

How about trying it with some 300 VIN's to see if they work?

[E8502]

Here's what I got for a 300C:

Country : Canada
Make : Chrysler
Type : Passenger Car
Model Year : 2005
Safety System : Dual Air Bag; Active Restraints
Body : Body not in database!
Series : Special/Sport
Style : Style not in database!
Engine : Chrysler: 2.5L V6 SOHC MFI 168hp@5800rpm
Check Digit : 8
Plant : Bramalea, Ontario, Canada
Serial Number : 124028

Guess it's not up to date for the '05 models.

[OBT]

Here are the Magnums FROM my local dealership. None SHOW up in the database, so it's probably not up-to-date.

2D4FV48T45H119029 Magnum SE
2D4FV48V15H128336 Magnum SE
2D4FV48V25H126692 Magnum SE
2D4FV48V35H113031 Magnum SE
2D4FV48V65H151756 Magnum SE
2D4FV48V85H151757 Magnum SE
2D4FV48V95H147796 Magnum SE
2D4FV48VX5H116329 Magnum SE
2D8GV58235H116462 Magnum RT

So I went back and looked up BlackMagnum's VIN and entered it and it came back as an invalid VIN.

Hhhmmmmmmmmmmm, that's interesting. I ordered a Magnum RT and the VIN number they gave me on the 800 number started with 2D4GV58235H. Makes me wonder what the 4 vs 8 in the third field signifies??

Anyone else have a Magnum VIN they can try at:

http://www.allpar.com/mopar/vin-decoder.html

How about trying it with some 300 VIN's to see if they work?

[lilguyhemi]

I just ran the Vin for my Magnum RT and got exactly the same info as OBT above with the exception of the serial number of course, mine being 147647. Even the CHECK digit was the same.

[lilguyhemi]

I just ran the Vin for my Magnum RT and got exactly the same info as OBT above with the exception of the serial number of course, mine being 147647. Even the CHECK digit was the same.

The National Transportation Library (NTL.gov) lists the manufacturer (the second digit "d") as Mercedes Benz

[Unholy]

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.

[C-Man]

From another thread, I copied this - looks like it's not quite accurate for the magnums, but it did work for my 300

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

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

[Upstate]

Mine was the 140th built. I wonder how many were numbered for internal use? I could have one of the first built for sale!!!