| Jeep Vin Decoder
- Decoding Jeep VIN Numbers . |
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How to Decode a VIN
The VIN is composed of the
following sections:
| Standard |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
11 |
12 |
13 |
14 |
15 |
16 |
17 |
| ISO 3779 |
WMI |
VDS |
VIS |
| North American |
Manufacturer Identifier |
Vehicle Attributes |
Check Digit |
Model Year |
Plant Code |
Sequential Number |
When decoded, the VIN tells the
country and year of manufacture; make, model and serial number; assembly
plant; and in some cases it even identifies equipment specifications.
The system goes something like this: sequence for characters is first A to Z,
then 1 to 9, and last 0. The letters "I", "O" and "Q" are typically omitted
from system.
The vehicle identification number is divided into four parts:
World Manufacturer's Identification (WMI - three characters)
Vehicle Description Section (VDS - five characters)
The VIN Accuracy Check Digit
Vehicle Identification Section (VIS - eight characters)
World Manufacturer’s Identification (WMI)
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.
Vehicle Description Section (VDS) and Check Digit
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).
Vehicle Identification Section (VIS)
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.
So, the next time you see that long number printed on your registration papers
or stamped across your dashboard, you’ll know how to decode it. This will give
you a better understanding of where your unique vehicle actually came from!
1991 - 1993 All Jeeps Vin Decoder Page
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1991 - 1993 |
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Covering:
1991, "S" (E)
1992 - 1993 "S" (YJ)
1991 Base (L)
1992 - 1993, Base (Wrangler, Wrangler Sport)
1991, Pioneer, Islander (M)
1992 - 1992, Pioneer, Islander
1991, Sahara (H)
1992 - 1993, Sahara
1991, Renegade, Grand (P)
1992 - 1993, Laredo (BHX)
1993, Laredo
1991, Sport (S)
1992 - 1993, Renegade
1993, Sport
1991, Limited (Box), (X)
1992 - 1993, Briarwood, Limited (BUX)
1993, Limited
1992 - 1993, Sport
1993, Grand Wagoneer
4001# - 5000#
Cherokee Limited
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1991 - 1993 All Jeeps Vin Decoder Page
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The VIN number is stamped on a plate
on the outer edge of the dashboard visible thru the window. It
is also found stamped on the bottom line of a metal tag which is
placed in the upper left(driver's side) corner of the firewall,
by the hinge. |
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Character Position |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
11 |
12 -
17 |
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Vehicle ID Number |
1 |
J |
4 |
E |
Y |
4 |
9 |
S |
X |
N |
L |
123456 |
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Character Position |
Vehicle ID Number |
Description |
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1
BACK TO TOP |
1 |
Country of Manufacture:
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2
BACK TO TOP |
J |
Manufacturer:
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3
BACK TO TOP |
4 |
Vehicle Type:
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4 |
Multi-Purpose Passenger
Vehicle |
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6 |
Incomplete Vehicle |
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7 |
Truck |
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4
BACK TO TOP |
E |
Gross Vehicle Weight::
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E |
3001# - 4000# |
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F |
4001# - 5000# |
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G |
5001# - 6000# |
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H |
6001# - 7000# |
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5
BACK TO TOP |
Y |
Line (Body Type):
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J |
1991 - 1993, 4WD Cherokee,
Comanche |
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N |
1991 - 1993, 4WD Cherokee
Briarwood |
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S |
1991, 4WD Grand Wagoneer |
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T |
1991 - 1993, 2WD Cherokee,
Comanche |
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X |
1993, 2x4 Grand Cherokee |
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Y |
1991 - 1993, 4WD Wrangler |
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Z |
1993, 4x4 Grand Cherokee |
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6
BACK TO TOP |
4 |
Series (Body Type):
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1 |
1991, "S" (E)
1992 - 1993 "S" (YJ) |
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2 |
1991 Base (L)
1992 - 1993, Base (Wrangler,
Wrangler Sport) |
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3 |
1991, Pioneer, Islander (M)
1992 - 1992, Pioneer,
Islander |
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4 |
1991, Sahara (H)
1992 - 1993, Sahara |
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5 |
1991, Renegade, Grand (P)
1992 - 1993, Laredo (BHX)
1993, Laredo |
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6 |
1991, Sport (S)
1992 - 1993, Renegade
1993, Sport |
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7 |
1991, Limited (Box), (X)
1992 - 1993, Briarwood,
Limited (BUX)
1993, Limited |
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8 |
1992 - 1993, Sport
1993, Grand Wagoneer |
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9 |
4001# - 5000#
Cherokee Limited |
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7
BACK TO TOP |
9 |
Body Style:
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6 |
Truck |
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7 |
2-door Sport Utility |
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8 |
4-door Sport Utility |
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9 |
Open Body |
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8
BACK TO TOP |
S |
Engine:
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B |
2.1L 4 Cyl.. (Turbo Diesel) (
ENA) |
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P |
2.5L 4 Cyl.. (Gas) Unleaded
Fuel (EPE) |
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S |
4.0L 6 Cyl.. (Gas) Unleaded
Fuel (ERH) |
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Y |
5.2L 8 Cyl.. Unleaded Fuel |
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7 |
5.9L 8 Cyl.. Unleaded Fuel (EQA) |
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9
BACK TO TOP |
X |
Check digit: a single character, alpha
or numeric entry |
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10
BACK TO TOP |
N |
Year:
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11
BACK TO TOP |
L |
Plant Location:
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C |
Jefferson Assembly |
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J |
Brampton, Ontario, Canada |
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L |
Toledo #1, Ohio, USA |
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P |
Toledo #2, Ohio, USA |
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12 -
17 |
123456 |
Sequential Serial Number |
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