VIN is an abbreviation of English Vehicle Identification Number. Because the SAE standard stipulates that the VIN code consists of 17 characters, it is commonly called the seventeen-digit code. It contains information on the manufacturer, age, model, body type and code, engine code and assembly location of the vehicle. Correct interpretation of the VIN code is very important for us to correctly identify the model so that it can be properly diagnosed and repaired.

No. 1: Production country code

Detailed VIN code 1 to 3 digits (WMI): manufacturer, brand and type;

1 United States J Japan S United Kingdom

2 Canada K South Korea T Switzerland

3 Mexico L China V France

R Taiwan W Germany

6 Australia Y Sweden

9 Brazil Z Italy

2nd place: car manufacturer code

1-Chevrolet B-BMW M-Hyundai

2-Pontiac B-Dodge M-Mitsubishi

3-Oldsmobile C-Chrysler M-Mercury

4-Buick D-Mercedes N-Infiniti

5-Pontiac E-Eagle N-Nissan

6-Cadillac F-Ford P-Plymouth

7-GM Canada G-General M S-Subaru

8-Saturn G Suzuki T-Lexus

8-Isuzu H-Acura T-Toyota

A-Alfa Romeo H-Honda V-Volkswagen

A-Audi J-Jeep V-Volvo

A-Jaguar L-Daewoo Y-Mazda

L-Lincoln Z Ford

Z-Mazda

G=All brands belonging to GM: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Saturn

3rd place: car type code

(Different vendors have different interpretations) Some vendors may use the top 3 combined code to represent a particular brand:

TRU/WAU Audi 1YV/JM1 Mazda

4US/WBA/WBS BMW WDB Mercedes Benz

2HM/KMH Hyundai VF3 Peugeot

SAJ Jaguar WP0 Porsche

SAL Land Rover YK1/YS3 Saab

YV1 Volvo

4 to 8 digits (VDS): Vehicle characteristics:

Car: type, series, body type, engine type and type of restraint system;

MPV: type, series, body type, engine type and total vehicle weight;

Truck: model or type, series, chassis, cab type, engine type, brake system and vehicle rated total weight;

Bus: model or type, series, body type, engine type and brake system.

9th place: Check digit At this position, a "check digit" (1 digit or 1 letter "X") indicating the accuracy of writing the vehicle identification code (VIN) is entered. The VIN of the US vehicle manufacturer has a checkpoint at the 9th position, which is regulated by US federal regulations. The purpose is to check the numbers, verify that the VIN is filled correctly, and prevent counterfeit products. It is the remainder of the other 16-bit word multiplied by the sum of its position weights divided by 11, when the remainder is 0-9, the remainder is the test number; when the remainder is 10, the letter "X" is used as Check the numbers.

Weighted by standard (see World Car Identification Code (VIN) Data Sheet P21-23).

10th place: model year

B 1981 K 1989 V 1997 5 2005

C 1982 L 1990 W 1998 6 2006

D 1983 M 1991 X 1999 7 2007

E 1984 N 1992 Y 2000 8 2008

F 1985 P 1993 1 2001 9 2009

G 1986 R 1994 2 2002 A 2010

H 1987 S 1995 3 2003 B 2011

J 1988 T 1996 4 2004

11th place: assembly plant

12 to 17 digits: sequence number

Related terms

1. Body type: refers to the difference between the vehicle according to the general structure or shape of the vehicle, such as the number of doors and windows, the characteristics of the cargo carried, and the characteristics of the roof type (such as the van body, the slip-back body, and the hatchback body).

2. Engine type: refers to the characteristics of the power unit, such as the fuel used, the number of cylinders, the displacement and the static braking power. Engines installed on passenger cars or multi-purpose passenger vehicles or vehicles with a gross weight of 10,000 lbs or less, should be marked with professional manufacturers and models.

3. Type: It is the name given by the manufacturer to vehicles in the same model that have certain points in common in structures such as the body, chassis or cab type.

4. Brand: The name given to a type of vehicle or engine by the manufacturer.

5. Model: refers to the name given by the manufacturer to vehicles of the same type, brand, type, series and body type.

6. Model year: indicates the year of a single model, as long as the actual period does not exceed two legislative years, regardless of the actual production year of the vehicle.

7. Manufacturing plant: The factory where the indicator is attached to VIN.

8. Series: Refers to the name used by the manufacturer to indicate a small classification such as price, size or weight mark. Mainly used for commercial purposes.

9. Type: Refers to the level of the vehicle by common features, including design and purpose. Cars, multi-purpose passenger cars, trucks, buses, trailers, incomplete vehicles and motorcycles are separate types.

10. Note: The English letters of I, O and Q will not be included in VIN.

Identification code

The World Manufacturing Plant identification code is assigned to each vehicle manufacturer's World Manufacturer Identification Number (WMI) code based on geographic area. The code consists of a three-digit code that contains the following information: The first word is an alphanumeric character that identifies a geographic area, such as Africa, Asia, Europe, Oceania, North America, and South America. The second word is a letter or number that identifies a country within a particular region. In the United States, the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) is responsible for assigning country codes. The third word is a letter or number that identifies a particular manufacturer and is assigned by an authorized agency in each country. When the manufacturer's annual production is less than 500, the third code of the world manufacturer identification code is 9.

Signage position

VIN is an abbreviation of English Vehicle Identification Number. Because the SAE standard stipulates that the VIN code consists of 17 characters, it is commonly called the seventeen-digit code. It contains information on the manufacturer, age, model, body type and code, engine code and assembly location of the vehicle. Correct interpretation of the VIN code is very important for us to correctly identify the model so that it can be properly diagnosed and repaired.

No. 1: Production country code

Detailed VIN code 1 to 3 digits (WMI): manufacturer, brand and type;

1 United States J Japan S United Kingdom

2 Canada K South Korea T Switzerland

3 Mexico L China V France

R Taiwan W Germany

6 Australia Y Sweden

9 Brazil Z Italy

2nd place: car manufacturer code

1-Chevrolet B-BMW M-Hyundai

2-Pontiac B-Dodge M-Mitsubishi

3-Oldsmobile C-Chrysler M-Mercury

4-Buick D-Mercedes N-Infiniti

5-Pontiac E-Eagle N-Nissan

6-Cadillac F-Ford P-Plymouth

7-GM Canada G-General M S-Subaru

8-Saturn G Suzuki T-Lexus

8-Isuzu H-Acura T-Toyota

A-Alfa Romeo H-Honda V-Volkswagen

A-Audi J-Jeep V-Volvo

A-Jaguar L-Daewoo Y-Mazda

L-Lincoln Z Ford

Z-Mazda

G=All brands belonging to GM: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Saturn

3rd place: car type code

(Different vendors have different interpretations) Some vendors may use the top 3 combined code to represent a particular brand:

TRU/WAU Audi 1YV/JM1 Mazda

4US/WBA/WBS BMW WDB Mercedes Benz

2HM/KMH Hyundai VF3 Peugeot

SAJ Jaguar WP0 Porsche

SAL Land Rover YK1/YS3 Saab

YV1 Volvo

4 to 8 digits (VDS): Vehicle characteristics:

Car: type, series, body type, engine type and type of restraint system;

MPV: type, series, body type, engine type and total vehicle weight;

Truck: model or type, series, chassis, cab type, engine type, brake system and vehicle rated total weight;

Bus: model or type, series, body type, engine type and brake system.

9th place: Check digit At this position, a "check digit" (1 digit or 1 letter "X") indicating the accuracy of writing the vehicle identification code (VIN) is entered. The VIN of the US vehicle manufacturer has a checkpoint at the 9th position, which is regulated by US federal regulations. The purpose is to check the numbers, verify that the VIN is filled correctly, and prevent counterfeit products. It is the remainder of the other 16-bit word multiplied by the sum of its position weights divided by 11, when the remainder is 0-9, the remainder is the test number; when the remainder is 10, the letter "X" is used as Check the numbers.

Weighted by standard (see World Car Identification Code (VIN) Data Sheet P21-23).

10th place: model year

B 1981 K 1989 V 1997 5 2005

C 1982 L 1990 W 1998 6 2006

D 1983 M 1991 X 1999 7 2007

E 1984 N 1992 Y 2000 8 2008

F 1985 P 1993 1 2001 9 2009

G 1986 R 1994 2 2002 A 2010

H 1987 S 1995 3 2003 B 2011

J 1988 T 1996 4 2004

11th place: assembly plant

12 to 17 digits: sequence number

Related terms

1. Body type: refers to the difference between the vehicle according to the general structure or shape of the vehicle, such as the number of doors and windows, the characteristics of the cargo carried, and the characteristics of the roof type (such as the van body, the slip-back body, and the hatchback body).

2. Engine type: refers to the characteristics of the power unit, such as the fuel used, the number of cylinders, the displacement and the static braking power. Engines installed on passenger cars or multi-purpose passenger vehicles or vehicles with a gross weight of 10,000 lbs or less, should be marked with professional manufacturers and models.

3. Type: It is the name given by the manufacturer to vehicles in the same model that have certain points in common in structures such as the body, chassis or cab type.

4. Brand: The name given to a type of vehicle or engine by the manufacturer.

5. Model: refers to the name given by the manufacturer to vehicles of the same type, brand, type, series and body type.

6. Model year: indicates the year of a single model, as long as the actual period does not exceed two legislative years, regardless of the actual production year of the vehicle.

7. Manufacturing plant: The factory where the indicator is attached to VIN.

8. Series: Refers to the name used by the manufacturer to indicate a small classification such as price, size or weight mark. Mainly used for commercial purposes.

9. Type: Refers to the level of the vehicle by common features, including design and purpose. Cars, multi-purpose passenger cars, trucks, buses, trailers, incomplete vehicles and motorcycles are separate types.

10. Note: The English letters of I, O and Q will not be included in VIN.

Identification code

The World Manufacturing Plant identification code is assigned to each vehicle manufacturer's World Manufacturer Identification Number (WMI) code based on geographic area. The code consists of a three-digit code that contains the following information: The first word is an alphanumeric character that identifies a geographic area, such as Africa, Asia, Europe, Oceania, North America, and South America. The second word is a letter or number that identifies a country within a particular region. In the United States, the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) is responsible for assigning country codes. The third word is a letter or number that identifies a particular manufacturer and is assigned by an authorized agency in each country. When the manufacturer's annual production is less than 500, the third code of the world manufacturer identification code is 9.

Signage position

Location of the type plate sign In addition to trailers and motorcycles, the signage should be fixed to the left side of the instrument panel, to the lower left of the front windshield; if no such place is available, it is fixed to the door hinge column, door lock column or door lock The column is joined to the column of one of the door edges. If it is not available there, it is fixed on the inside of the door near the driver's seat. If none of the above locations are available, you must apply in writing to NHTSA. The position of the sign should be a place that can be easily read without moving any part of the vehicle except the outside door.

Location of the type plate sign In addition to trailers and motorcycles, the signage should be fixed to the left side of the instrument panel, to the lower left of the front windshield; if no such place is available, it is fixed to the door hinge column, door lock column or door lock The column is joined to the column of one of the door edges. If it is not available there, it is fixed on the inside of the door near the driver's seat. If none of the above locations are available, you must apply in writing to NHTSA. The position of the sign should be a place that can be easily read without moving any part of the vehicle except the outside door.

Example

According to the above explanation, when I saw the VIN of 1G1BL52P7TR115520, I can immediately understand the information: 1996, GM (or Suzuki), origin: the United States.

Tonylei

May 17 2006, 12:18 PM

Different countries or car manufacturers have subtle differences in VIN meaning. Here are a few examples to illustrate:

American Ford Motor Company Car VIN

First place: production country code

Second place: production or centralized department code

Third place: model category code

Fourth place: occupant safety device code

Fifth place: model series code

Sixth to seventh place: body type code

Eighth place: engine model code

Ninth place: VIN check number code

Tenth place: model year code

Eleventh: Assembly Factory Code

Twelfth place: factory serial number code

German BMW car company car VIN

First place: production country code

Second place: manufacturer code

Third place: model and category code

4th to 6th: model code

Seventh place: engine model code

Eighth place: occupant safety device code

Ninth place: VIN check number code

Tenth place: model year code

Eleventh: Assembly Factory Code

Twelfth place: factory serial number code

Germany Mercedes-Benz car company VIN

First place: production country code

Second to third: manufacturer code

Fourth place: body and chassis series code

Fifth place: engine type code

Sixth to seventh place: model code

Eighth place: occupant safety device code

Ninth place: VIN check number code

Tenth place: model year code

Eleventh: Assembly Factory Code

Twelfth place: factory serial number code

Japan Toyota Motor Corporation Lexus Car VIN

First place: production country code

Second place: manufacturer code

Third place: model category code

Fourth place: engine model code

Fifth place: model code

Sixth place: model and model code

Seventh place: series / level code

Eighth place: body type code

Ninth place: VIN check number code

Tenth place: model year code

Eleventh: Assembly Factory Code

Twelfth place: factory serial number code