The VIN question again.

[scionxb.org]

I posted this a few weeks ago in my chapter area without thinking about the lack-of-exposure that Frankenscion soon pointed out to me, so I thought I would repost the question here...the correct place for such a question to be posted.

:mro:

Has anyone put together any information about the VIN definition on the SCIONS? I know in GM, you could look up what factory they came from and other stuff like that with the VIN number.

It could be neat to see where they were born:doc: and who's is related!:crazy:

[xscionB]

doesn't it tell you all that on the driver side door? :?:

[jwaj2002]

it might, but its deffinately in the vin plate, I need to look at a book though its been a while

[scionxb.org]

I thought it might be fun to list the codes at let everyone rediscover their rides.

If I remember right, you could tell a lot of info from the VIN with older GM cars.

[xscionB]

werd.... lol ;)

[1*BA*RStC07]

The plate on the inside of your door only tell you the production date, the 11th number of the VIN is the code for which plant it came from- all Scions come from Japan... as their sales increase, they will begin to make plants here in the USA for them just as they have with all other Toyotas.

[jwaj2002]

The plate on the inside of your door only tell you the production date, the 11th number of the VIN is the code for which plant it came from- all Scions come from Japan... as their sales increase, they will begin to make plants here in the USA for them just as they have with all other Toyotas.

they will never be made here in america, and they only allow 150,000 scions to be made a year

[scionxb.org]

The plate on the inside of your door only tell you the production date, the 11th number of the VIN is the code for which plant it came from- all Scions come from Japan... as their sales increase, they will begin to make plants here in the USA for them just as they have with all other Toyotas.


Very nice! :-D

We have this started, now if we can figure out the other Vin numbers.

[1*BA*RStC07]

What are you wanting to know? I work for Toyota I could tell ya pretty much anything

[scionxb.org]

Basically, what does each of the numbers mean? Do they have meaning like with GM's?

:shock:

[um_lunchbox]

Here goes ...

The first character in the WMI sequence represents the country where the vehicle was manufactured. Countries like the United States (1 or 4), Canada (2) and Mexico (3) are represented by numbers while other countries such as Germany (W), Italy (Z) and Japan (J) are represented by letters.

The second character refers to the manufacturer. The characters can be either letters or numbers. For example: Jaguar (A), Dodge (B), Chrysler (C), Jeep (J), Buick (4), Cadillac (6) or Saturn (8).

The third character represents the vehicle type or manufacturing division.

The vehicle description section consists of five characters (the 4th to 8th characters) which identify everything from the body style, engine type, and braking system to model, series, restraint system, etc. The 9th character is a VIN accuracy check digit which verifies the previous VIN numbers. It is determined by carrying out a mathematical computation developed by the Department of Transportation (DOT).

The vehicle identification section includes the last eight characters in the VIN number. The numbers identify the model year (10th character) and the assembly plant for the vehicle (11th character). A number or letter may represent the model year. For example: 1998 (W), 2000 (Y), 2007 (7) or 2008 (8).

The 12th to 17th characters are the actual serial number of the vehicle—these last 6 digits make the vehicle unique (think of DNA). It can also help to identify whether the vehicle was the first, the hundredth, or the last vehicle off the manufacturer’s assembly line. This is valuable information for collectors.

Hope this helps ... I needed to practically memorize this as I built my bikes some time ago ... Enjoy ...

[1*BA*RStC07]

The VIN number will tell you everything on every car, not just GM... hence the name (V)ehicle (I)dentification (N)umber. Toyota has obviously got a lot of cars with endless combos, so most of it is as follows:


1st digit: World Source (J-Japan, 1-NUMMI, 2-Canada:TMMC, 3- Mexico:TMMBC, 4-USA:TMMK, 5-USA:TMMCA, TMMI, & TMMTX)

2nd digit: Manufacturer (T,N- Toyota)

3rd digit: Vehicle Type (D,K,H,N,X,1- Passenger Vehicle, D,E,J,L,M- Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle, B,E,F,M- Truck)

4th digit: Body Type/ Drive Type (B- 4DR Sedan 2WD, C- 2DR Coupe 2WD, D- 3DR Coupe 2WD, F- 2DR Convert 2WD, J- Liftback 2WD, K- 5DR Sedan,4DR HB 2WD, L- 5DR Sedan 4WD)


5th digit: Engine Family (A= 3MZ-FE, B= 1NZ-FXE + 1NZ-3CM or 2AZ-FXE+ 2AZ- 2JM, D= 2AZ-FE, E=2AZ-FE, K= 2GR-FE, P= 3MZ-FE, R= 1ZZ-FE, T= 2UZ-FE+ 1NZ-FE, U= 1GR=FE, V-3UR-FE, W-3MZ-FE+ 3MZ-1JM+ 3MZ-2FM, X= 2TR-FE)

6th digit: Series (1- 4Runner & FJ, 2- Highlander, Prius, Sienna, Tacoma, 3- Rav4, Solara, Avalon, Corolla, Matrix, Sequoia, 4- Tacoma, Camry, Sequoia, 5- Tacoma & Tundra, 6&7- Tacoma, 9- Yaris)

7th digit: Restraint System/Grade

8th digit: Car line (A- Highlander & Sequoia, B- Avalon, C- Sienna, E- Corolla & Matrix, F- FJ, J- Land Cruiser, K- Camry, N- Tacoma, P- Solara, R- 4Runner, U- Prius, V- Rav4, 1- Tundra, 3- Yaris, 4- Scion xA & xB, 7- Scion tC

9th digit: Check digit (used on production line only)

10th digit: Model Year

11th digit: Plant Code (0-9= TMC, C= Canada, M= Baja, CA, S= Indiana, U= Kentucky, Z= Fremont, CA, X=Texas)

12th-17th digits: Production Number

[um_lunchbox]

Here is more Accurate Info:

#1 --> Country of Origin --> (J) Japan
#2 --> Manufacturer --> (T) Toyota
#3 --> Type of Vehicle --> (L) Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (SUV)
#4 --> Body --> (K) 5DR Wagon 2WD
#5 --> Engine --> (T) 2UZ-FE,1NZ-FE,3S-GTE
#6 --> Chassis Code
#7 --> Restraint --> (3) Manual Belts w/2 Airbags
#8 --> Model / Platform --> (4) Scion xA and xB
#9 --> Check Digit --> 5 (I can display the formula if ya want, but it will make you dizzy
#10 --> Model Year --> (4) 2004
#11 --> Plant --> (0) Japan --> (0-9 Japan, C = Cambridge ON Canada, M Baja California, S Princeton, IN, U Georgetown KY, X San Antonio TX, Z Fremont,CA (NUMMI) )
#12-17 --> number in the series

Hope this helps !!! They don't call me the MAN for nothing .. LOL

[scionxb.org]

WOW, that is really cool!

:thx::thx::thx::thx:


Yes, that is what I was thinking of...and thanks for reconnecting my brain:nurse:...on the very fact that the VIN is part of the whole auto industry! Growing up on GM cars, I have vivid memories of matching engine & VIN 's and finding cool bits of data...BUT I never did this on any other auto!:crazy:

Thanks a Million!:toast:

[scionxb.org]

Hey...I found my old thread. :kid:

[indylowbox]

I always thought that the 8th digit of the VIN was designated for the engine type?

[aalbertson3]

Cool info............. :shock:

[goodguy889]

and do you know what is bad about ur vin number. someone can go to ur car at night look through the window and write down the number and take it to the dealership and make a key. how sad is that. its happen a lot and yet the dealerships have help nothen. if you have to make a key all they ask for is your vin number. that means no paper work or anything. best trick is to cover your vin number with a piece of black tape.