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VIN Decoding - 1981-1988
Contributed By: Joe Schaefer
Ed Note: This page contains additions made by Tony Butler
The VIN is located on a plate mounted on the left corner of the firewall under the hood.
1st Digit - Manufacturing County
2nd Digit - Manufacturer
| B- AMC Canada Ltd. |
| J- Jeep Corporation |
3rd Digit - Type
| C- MPV ( Multi Purpose Vehicle) |
| D- Incomplete Vehicle |
| E- Export-LHD |
| F- Export-RHD |
| T-Truck |
4th & 5th Digit - Engine
5th Digit - Transmission/Transfer Case
| A- 3-Speed Auto Column Shift-Full Time |
| B- Auto-Floor Shift-Part Time |
| C- Auto-Floor Shift-Full Time |
| E- Auto-Column Shift-Part Time/4WD |
| F- 5-Speed Manual-Floor Shift-Part Time |
| G- 4-Speed Manual-Floor Shift-Full Time |
| H- 4-Speed manual-Floor Shift-Part or Full Time |
| J- Auto-Column Shift-Part or Full Time |
| K- Auto-Floor Shift-Part or Full Time |
| L- 5-Speed Manual-Floor Shift-Part Time |
| M- 4-Speed Manual-Floor Shift-Part Time |
| N- 5-Speed Manual-Floor Shift-Part Time/4WD |
| P- 5-Speed Manual-Floor Shift-Full Time |
| W- 5-Speed Manual Floor Shift-None |
| X- Part Time |
6th & 7th Digit - Nameplate/Body Style
| 15- Wagoneer-4 Door Station Wagon-109" Wheelbase |
| 16- Cherokee-2 Door Station wagon-109" Wheelbase |
| 17- Cherokee-2 Door Station Wagon-109" Wheelbase (Wide Track) |
| 18- Cherokee-4 Door Station Wagon-109" Wheelbase |
| 25- J-10 Truck-109" Wheelbase |
| 26- J-10 Truck-131" Wheelbase |
| 27- J-20 Truck-131" Wheelbase |
8th Digit - GVWR
*Note: Refer Technical Service Manuals 'VIN DECODING CHARTS" For Specific Model.
| A- 3750-5975-6200 |
| C- 6200 |
| D- 5975-6200 |
| L- 5975 |
| N- 5975-6200 |
| P- 6800 |
| S- 7600 |
| U- 6200 |
| Y- 8400 |
9th Digit - Check Digit
| A single number or letter X or a check mark used to verify the accuracy of the transcription of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). |
10th Digit - Model Year
| B- 1981 |
| C- 1982 |
| D- 1983 |
| E- 1984 |
| F- 1985 |
| G- 1986 |
| H- 1987 |
| J- 1988 |
11th Digit - Plant Code
12th thru 17th Digit - Sequential Serial Number
References:
| Parts Manual: W-1170-R2, Kaiser Jeep Corporation, 1967 |
| Parts Manual: F-76072, AMC, Feb 1972 |
| Parts Manual: F-75080, AMC, May 1980 |
| Parts Manual: 89-81-374-084, AMC, May 1987 |
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