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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) can be
viewed through the windshield at the upper left cor-
ner of the instrument panel, near the left windshield
pillar (Fig. 7). The VIN consists of 17 characters in a
combination of letters and numbers that provide spe-
cific information about the vehicle. Refer to VIN
Code Breakdown Chart for decoding information.
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 iden-
tification number. The check digit is used by the
manufacturer and government agencies to verify the
authenticity of the vehicle and official documenta-
tion. The formula to use the check digit is not
released to the general public.
POSITION
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2
3
4
5
VIN CODE BREAKDOWN CHART
INTERPRETATION
Country of Origin
Make
Vehicle Type
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Car Line
Fig. 7 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)
1 - DEFROSTER OUTLET
2 - VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
3 - HEATED WINDSHIELD GRID
CODE = DESCRIPTION
1 = Built in the United States by DaimlerChrysler
2 = Built in Canada by DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc.
B = Dodge
C = Chrysler
4 = Multipurpose Pass. Vehicle Less Side Air Bags
8 = Multipurpose Pass. Vehicle With Side Air Bags
G = 2268 - 2721 kg. (5001 - 6000 lbs.)
P = Chrysler, Town & Country - FWD
P = Dodge, Caravan/Grand Caravan - FWD
T = Chrysler, Town & Country - AWD
T = Dodge, Grand Caravan - AWD
J = Chrysler, Voyager/Grand Voyager - FWD
Y = Voyager/Grand Voyager - FWD Left Hand Drive
C = Voyager/Grand Voyager - AWD Left Hand Drive
H = Voyager/Grand Voyager - FWD Right Hand Drive
K = Voyager/Grand Voyager - AWD Left Hand Drive
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