Vehicle Identification Number; Description - Vehicle Identification; Digit - Chrysler PT Cruiser Service & Repair Manual

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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER

DESCRIPTION - VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

NUMBER
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is located
on the upper left corner of the instrument panel,
near the left A-Pillar. The VIN consists of 17 charac-
ters in a combination of letters and numbers that
provide specific information about the vehicle (Fig.
8). Refer to VIN Code Decoding Chart.
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
1
2
3
4
5
5 - Export
6
6 - Export
7
8
8 - Export
9
10
11
12 Though 17
VIN CODE DECODING
INTERPRETATION
Country of Origin
Make
Vehicle Type
Other
Line
Line
Series
Transmission
Body Style
Engine
Engine
Check Digit
Model Year
Assembly Plant
Vehicle Build Sequence
Fig. 8 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
1 - Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
2 - Instrument Panel
CODE = DESCRIPTION
1 = Built in United States by DiamlerChrysler
3 = Built in Mexico by DiamlerChrysler De Mexico
C = Chrysler
4 = Multi-purpose Passenger Vehicle Less Side Air Bags
8 = Multi-purpose Passenger Vehicle with Side Air Bags
F = 1815 - 2267 KG (4000 - 5000 lbs.)
Y = Cruiser (LHD)
E = Cruiser (LHD)
Z = Cruiser (RHD)
4 = High Line
5 = Premium
6 = Sport
X = Special
B = 4-Speed Automatic
N = 5-Speed Manual
8 = Hatchback
9 = 2.0L 4 Cyl. Gasoline DOHC (MPI)
B = 2.4 L 4 Cyl. 16 Valve Gasoline DOHC
G = 2.4 L 4 Cyl. 16 Valve Gasoline DOHC H.O.
F = 1.6L 4 Cyl. 16V Gasoline SOHC
9 = 2.0L 4 Cyl. Gasoline DOHC (MPI)
U = 2.2L 4 Cyl. Turbo Diesel Engine (MPI)
See explanation in this section.
3 = 2003
T = Toluca Assembly
U = Graz Assembly
6 digit number assigned by assembly plant.
INTRODUCTION
LOCATION
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