VIN decoding
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In 1981, Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) were standardized using a seventeen digit system. Prior to 1981, manufacturers used VINs unique to their own company. Understanding these codes can be very helpful, but decoding them can be difficult. The purpose of this page is to list resources to aid in identifying these codes. | In 1981, Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) were standardized using a seventeen digit system. Prior to 1981, manufacturers used VINs unique to their own company. Understanding these codes can be very helpful, but decoding them can be difficult. The purpose of this page is to list resources to aid in identifying these codes. | ||
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| − | + | *[http://VinCheckReport.com Domestic Cars VIN Decoder] Domestic Vehicles - Vin Decoder | |
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*[http://VinCheckReport.com VIN decoder], works on most vehicles (domestic and import)] | *[http://VinCheckReport.com VIN decoder], works on most vehicles (domestic and import)] | ||
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*[http://muscle-car-resto.com/vin/ Hotrod VIN decoder] (1965 - 1973 only). AMC, Buick, Chevy, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, and Mopar muscle car decoder. They say they are working on Ford. | *[http://muscle-car-resto.com/vin/ Hotrod VIN decoder] (1965 - 1973 only). AMC, Buick, Chevy, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, and Mopar muscle car decoder. They say they are working on Ford. | ||
*[http://www.oldcarfacts.org Old Car Facts], provides basic decoding (year, make, model, body style) for 46 different makes, including most domestic VINs after 1946, and most major import VINs after 1965. Has only partial support for 1963-1967 Jeep trucks and 1975-1977 Toyota. | *[http://www.oldcarfacts.org Old Car Facts], provides basic decoding (year, make, model, body style) for 46 different makes, including most domestic VINs after 1946, and most major import VINs after 1965. Has only partial support for 1963-1967 Jeep trucks and 1975-1977 Toyota. | ||
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*[http://www.decodethis.com/Default.aspx DecodeThis], classic and modern car VIN number decoder. It worked great with 1981 and up VINs but may be unable to decode older VINs. | *[http://www.decodethis.com/Default.aspx DecodeThis], classic and modern car VIN number decoder. It worked great with 1981 and up VINs but may be unable to decode older VINs. | ||
| − | === | + | ==American Motors== |
| + | *[http://www.amxfiles.com/resource/tech/vin2.html AMC 1968-80 VIN (serial number) decoder]. | ||
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| + | ==Chrysler== | ||
*[http://www.roadrunnersite.com/vin/vinhome.php 1966-1974 VIN Decoder] from RoadRunnerSite.com. 1966-1974 Chrysler/Plymouth/Dodge VIN Decoder. | *[http://www.roadrunnersite.com/vin/vinhome.php 1966-1974 VIN Decoder] from RoadRunnerSite.com. 1966-1974 Chrysler/Plymouth/Dodge VIN Decoder. | ||
*[http://www.stockmopar.com/mopar-vin-decoding.html Mopar VIN decoding], covers 1970 and 1971 Mopar cars. | *[http://www.stockmopar.com/mopar-vin-decoding.html Mopar VIN decoding], covers 1970 and 1971 Mopar cars. | ||
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*[http://dodgepilothouseclub.org/know/vin/model.htm Deciphering your 1948-1953 Dodge truck codes], covers B-series trucks from 1948-1953. | *[http://dodgepilothouseclub.org/know/vin/model.htm Deciphering your 1948-1953 Dodge truck codes], covers B-series trucks from 1948-1953. | ||
| − | + | ==Ford Motor Company== | |
*[http://VinCheckReport.com 17-digit VIN decoder for Fords] | *[http://VinCheckReport.com 17-digit VIN decoder for Fords] | ||
*[http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/flathead_serialnumbers.htm Early Ford serial numbers] for domestic Fords from 1932-1953. | *[http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/flathead_serialnumbers.htm Early Ford serial numbers] for domestic Fords from 1932-1953. | ||
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*[http://www.mustangii.net/vin.asp?number=7R04F129889&mode=Decode 1974 to 1978 Mustang II VIN decode]. | *[http://www.mustangii.net/vin.asp?number=7R04F129889&mode=Decode 1974 to 1978 Mustang II VIN decode]. | ||
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*[http://www.f-body.org/oldfaq/html/vins/index.html F-BODY VIN Decoding] Covers 1969 to present Camaro and Firebird. | *[http://www.f-body.org/oldfaq/html/vins/index.html F-BODY VIN Decoding] Covers 1969 to present Camaro and Firebird. | ||
*The [http://service.gm.com/dealerworld/vincards/ GM Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Information site] provides quick access to an online source for GM VIN information from 1972 thru present. | *The [http://service.gm.com/dealerworld/vincards/ GM Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Information site] provides quick access to an online source for GM VIN information from 1972 thru present. | ||
| − | === | + | ===Buick=== |
| − | *[http:// | + | *[http://www.autoinsurancetips.com/buick_vin.htm 1954-1964 Buick VIN]. |
| − | *[http:// | + | *[http://www.musclecarclub.com/musclecars/buick-gs/buick-gs-specs.shtml Buick GS 1965-1972] Production numbers, VIN breakdown, engine specifications and engine ID codes for GS and a number of other Buick models. |
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| + | ===Cadillac=== | ||
| + | *[http://www.wmsbrg.com/cadillac/Richmond/Tech_Tips/Cadillac_VIN_numbers.htm 1965-1980 Cadillac VINs]. | ||
| − | + | ===Chevrolet=== | |
*[http://VinCheckReport.com VIN Decoder For Chevys] VIN Decoder for All Chevys | *[http://VinCheckReport.com VIN Decoder For Chevys] VIN Decoder for All Chevys | ||
*[http://brochures.slosh.com/vindecoder.html 1967/1973-1987] Chevy truck VIN decoder. | *[http://brochures.slosh.com/vindecoder.html 1967/1973-1987] Chevy truck VIN decoder. | ||
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*[http://stovebolt.com/techtips/VIN.htm Deciphering your Chevrolet VIN] 1929-1964 Chevy trucks. | *[http://stovebolt.com/techtips/VIN.htm Deciphering your Chevrolet VIN] 1929-1964 Chevy trucks. | ||
| − | ==== | + | ===Oldsmobile=== |
| + | *[http://v8cars.hu/oldsvin/decode.php OldsVIN] Postwar Oldsmobile VIN Decoder 1946-1997. | ||
| + | *[http://apps.oldsgmail.com/vin.asp 1978-1988 Oldsmobile VIN Decoder]. | ||
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| + | ===Pontiac=== | ||
*[http://www.1963pontiac.com/tools.htm 1960-1969 Pontiac VIN decoder] | *[http://www.1963pontiac.com/tools.htm 1960-1969 Pontiac VIN decoder] | ||
*[http://www.teufert.net/vin/65-72pontiacvin.htm Pontiac] 1965-1972 Pontiac models. | *[http://www.teufert.net/vin/65-72pontiacvin.htm Pontiac] 1965-1972 Pontiac models. | ||
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*[http://cjoffroad.com/writeup.asp?WU_ID=13&noAdd=1 Jeep CJ VIN decoder (1968-1986)]. | *[http://cjoffroad.com/writeup.asp?WU_ID=13&noAdd=1 Jeep CJ VIN decoder (1968-1986)]. | ||
*[http://www.wagoneer.net/cgi-bin/fsjvindecoder.cgi FSJ Vin Decoder] Full size Jeep VIN decoder. Any full size Jeep (FSJ) including Wagoneers, Cherokees, J-series Pickups, and M-715 military vehicles. | *[http://www.wagoneer.net/cgi-bin/fsjvindecoder.cgi FSJ Vin Decoder] Full size Jeep VIN decoder. Any full size Jeep (FSJ) including Wagoneers, Cherokees, J-series Pickups, and M-715 military vehicles. | ||
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*[http://www.jeepz.com/forum/vin.php 1972 - present Jeep VIN decoder] | *[http://www.jeepz.com/forum/vin.php 1972 - present Jeep VIN decoder] | ||
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===Volkswagen=== | ===Volkswagen=== | ||
*[http://www.dubnetworks.net/vw-vin-decoder.htm VW VIN Decoder] For those with a 9 or 10-digit VIN (chassis number) built after 1965 but before 1980. The information encoded in the VIN is limited to year and body type. It should also work for most VW cars with a 17 digit VIN code (built after 1980). | *[http://www.dubnetworks.net/vw-vin-decoder.htm VW VIN Decoder] For those with a 9 or 10-digit VIN (chassis number) built after 1965 but before 1980. The information encoded in the VIN is limited to year and body type. It should also work for most VW cars with a 17 digit VIN code (built after 1980). | ||
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===Honda Motorcycles:=== | ===Honda Motorcycles:=== | ||
| − | + | ====1979-'95==== | |
From 1979 to 1995 Honda had a 11-digit VIN, e.g. RD023600883 | From 1979 to 1995 Honda had a 11-digit VIN, e.g. RD023600883 | ||
*R: cc (A=up to 50, D=up to 70, H=up to 80, J=up to 125, K=up to 150, M=up to 250, N=up to 400, P=up to 600, R=up to 800, S=up to 800) | *R: cc (A=up to 50, D=up to 70, H=up to 80, J=up to 125, K=up to 150, M=up to 250, N=up to 400, P=up to 600, R=up to 800, S=up to 800) | ||
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*00883: serial number | *00883: serial number | ||
| + | ====1996-up==== | ||
From 1996-up Honda has a 17-digit VIN, e.g. JH2RD07ABTM000992 or JH2RD07A1YM417129 | From 1996-up Honda has a 17-digit VIN, e.g. JH2RD07ABTM000992 or JH2RD07A1YM417129 | ||
*JH2: country of production (JH2=WMI Honda Japan, 1HF=Honda America, ZDC=Honda Italy, VTM=Montesa/Honda Spain) | *JH2: country of production (JH2=WMI Honda Japan, 1HF=Honda America, ZDC=Honda Italy, VTM=Montesa/Honda Spain) | ||
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*M: factory (M=Hamamatsu/Japan, K=Kumamoto/Japan, A=Ohio/USA, F=Atessa/Italy, *E=Barcelona/Spain | *M: factory (M=Hamamatsu/Japan, K=Kumamoto/Japan, A=Ohio/USA, F=Atessa/Italy, *E=Barcelona/Spain | ||
*000992: serial number | *000992: serial number | ||
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| + | ===Jaguar=== | ||
| + | *[http://www.autohausaz.com/jaguar-auto-parts/jaguar-vehicle-identification-numbers.html 1971 and up Jaguar] | ||
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| + | ===Mercedes=== | ||
| + | *[http://mercedesvindecoder.com Mercedes VIN decoder, Works for other Manufacturers], A VIN Decoder for Mercedes Vehicles. Works for other manufacturers as well. Offers quite a bit of information. | ||
==Related resources== | ==Related resources== | ||
| + | *[http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/wiki/Category:RPO_GM_build_codes GM RPO codes] | ||
*[[How to identify a Ford V8]] | *[[How to identify a Ford V8]] | ||
*[http://www.hotrodders.com/kb/ford-engine-tech Ford Engine Block Codes, Serial Numbers, Specifications, and Casting Numbers] | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/kb/ford-engine-tech Ford Engine Block Codes, Serial Numbers, Specifications, and Casting Numbers] | ||
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*[[Chevy engine casting numbers]] | *[[Chevy engine casting numbers]] | ||
*[[Early Hemi engine specifications]] | *[[Early Hemi engine specifications]] | ||
| − | + | *[http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/wiki/Category:Identification_and_decoding Identification and decoding] section of Crankshaft Coalition wiki | |
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