Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN Plate):

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 characters in a combination of letters and numbers that provide specific information about the vehicle.

Check Digit
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 Identification Number. The check digit is used by the manufacturer and government agencies to verify the authenticity of the vehicle and official documentation. The formula to use the check digit is not released to the general public.

VIN CODE BREAKDOWN

Position - Interpretation Code = Description

1 - Country of Origin 3 = Built in Mexico by Chrysler of Mexico

2 - Make C = Chrysler

3 - Vehicle Type 3 = Passenger Car

4 - Pass. Safety E = Active Driver & Pass Airbag

5 - Car Line J = Chrysler, Sebring

6 - Series 4 = High Line
5 = Premium
6 = Sport

7 - Body Style 5 = Convertible/Open Body

8 - Engine X = 2.4L 4 Cyl 16V Gasoline SOHC
H = 2.5L 6 Cyl Gasoline SOHC
S = 2.4L 4 Cyl DOHC Turbo (sold in Mexico)


9 - Check Digit See preceding paragraph

10 - Model Year T = 1996
V = 1997

11 - Assembly Plant T = Toluca

12 Through 17 - Vehicle Build Sequence = Assembly Sequence

NOTE: All communications or inquiries regarding the vehicle should include the Month-Day-Hour and Vehicle Identification Number.