VIN Number

[RKrupa]

Hey Guys, can anyone provide what the numbers and letters of a 2003 VIN mean? Thanks, Briar

 

[BigMike]

Look in your owners manual. I think it tells you there. I can't remember everything, but it tells you the date in was built and other stuff.

 

[Badunit]

Here's the info from the service manual (by digit position)



1. Country of Origin

1 = DiamlerChrysler

2 = DiamlerChrysler de Mexico



2. Make

D=Dodge



3. Vehicle type

2 = Incomplete with side airbag

3 = Truck with side air bag

6 = Incomplete les side airbag

7 = Truck less side airbag



4. GVWR

G = 5001-6000

H = 6001-7000

J = 7001- 8000

K = 8001-9000

L = 9001-10000

M = 10001 - 14000

W = Buses



5. Vehicle Line

A = 4x2

U = 4x4



6. Series

1 = 1500

2 = 2500

3 = 3500 SRW

4 = 2500 DRW



7. Body Style

6 = Conventional cab

8 = Quad Cab



8. Engine

K = 3. 7

N = 4. 7

D = 5. 7

6 = Diesel

C = HO Diesel

W = 8. 0

Z = 5. 9



9. Check digit

0-9 or X



10. Model Year

3 = 2003



11. Plant Location

S = Dodge City

G = Saltillo

J = St Louis (North)



12-17 Vehicle Build Sequence