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 1 = United States
3 = Mexico
2 - Make B = Dodge
P = Plymouth
3 - Vehicle Type 3 = Pass Car
4 - Pass. Safety A Passive Belts, Driver Air Bag
E = Active Restraints, Driver & Passenger Airbag
X = Driver Air Bag, Passenger Manual Belts
5 - Car Line S = Neon / Neon Expresso
6 - Series 2 = Low Line
4 = High Line
6 = Sport
7 - Body Style 2 = 2 Door Pillared Hardtop
7 = 4 Door Pillared Hardtop
8 - Engine C = 2.0L 4 Cyl. Gasoline 16V
Y = 2.0L 4 Cyl. Gasoline DOHC
9 - Check Digit See preceding paragraph
10 - Model Year S = 1995
T = 1996
V = 1997
W = 1998
11 - Assembly Plant D = Belvidere
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.