Re: VIN numbers in general

From: Jon Steiger (stei0302@cs.fredonia.edu)
Date: Tue Mar 03 1998 - 19:17:54 EST


At 06:40 PM 3/3/98 -0500, Michael Z-Sykes wrote:
>does anyone know of a source for translating the VIN numbers on our
>DAKS? I don't know jack about what my 88 has because I bought it used.
>thanks boys
>-mike sykes
>

   
   Well, I can give you what my '96 Technical Service Manual has. I don't
know if it has changed since '88, but I suppose it is a possibility. Some
of these are probably standardized, but I suspect the Dodge specific stuff
might change.

   Position Interpretation Code = description
        1 Country of Origin 1 = USA
        2 Make B = Dodge
        3 Vehicle Type 7 = truck
        4 Gross Vehicle Weight F = 4001-5000lbs
                        Rating G = 5001-6000lbs
        5 Vehicle Line G = Dakota 4x4
                                                        L = Dakota 4x2
        6 Series 2 = L
        7 Body Style 3 = Club Cab
                                                        6 = Conventional cab
        8 Engine P = 2.5L
                                                        T = 5.2L (CNG)
                                                        X = 3.9L
                                                        Y = 5.2L
        9 Check digit
        10 Model Year T = 1996
        11 Assembly Plant S = Dodge City Assembly
                                                        W = Toledo Assembly #3
        12-17 Vehicle build sequence Assembly Sequence

   I suspect a techincal service manual for the '88 would have this same
info for your model year. A slight digression if I might: Anyone who
doesn't have a technical service manual should get one! :-) Mine was
about $90, but it has been worth every penny. The manuals for years
earlier than 95 or 96 are considerably cheaper.

  I hope this helps!

                                              -Jon-

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