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What is a VIN?
The VIN is the "Vehicle
Identification Number" for your automobile or truck. This number
breaks down your vehicle to illustrate such things as engine size,
body style, model year, transmission type, color, etc. For vehicles
newer than 1980, this is a 17 digit alphanumeric number.
Where to Find VIN
Numbers?
The most common place to
find your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is on a small metal
plate attached to the driver side top of the dashboard. The tag is
designed to be visible through the windshield for easy access. Every
car is required to have one of these and all of them are located in
this one place. It is illegal to remove or change this plate. If the
tag is missing, chances are the vehicle has been repaired, or was
most likely, stolen.
Other places where you
might find your vehicles' VIN number:
- Vehicle Identification
Label in your Owner's Manual
- Stamped on the frame
under the front hood
- On a sticker on the
driver's side door pillar
- On state vehicle
registration certificate
- On the vehicle title
of ownership
- New cars have the VIN
on the price sticker
- A label in the
luggage/spare tire area
Why is this VIN so
important?
The VIN gives a detailed
breakdown of your vehicle so any guesswork on the application of the
vehicle to find the correct parts, repair information, service
procedures, etc.
Are all the letters
and numbers necessary when entering my VIN?
Yes, the VIN sequence as
well as properly entering each number and letter is critical. Each
alphanumeric entry represents a particular feature of your vehicle
so please take your time while entering the VIN and double-check it.
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Example JNK-N-G1-1-C-8-S-T-000001 |
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JNKNG11C8ST000001 |
Manufacturer
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JNK |
Japan-Infiniti |
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JNR |
Japan Multi-Purpose |
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JNKNG11C8ST000001 |
Engine Type |
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A |
VG30D
(J30) VK45DE
(M45) |
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B |
KA24DE;
SR20DE |
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C |
SR20DE
(G20), VQ35DE (I30),VQ35DE (G35) |
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D |
KA24DE;
QG18DE, VQ35DE |
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E |
VE30DE;
GA16DE |
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F |
KA24E |
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G |
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H |
VG30E
(M30) |
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M |
KA24DE;
VG33ER |
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N |
VH45DE
(1990-1996 Q45) |
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R |
VG30DE
(QX4) |
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S |
KA24E |
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T |
VG33E |
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JNKNG11C8ST000001 |
Vehicle Line |
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G0 |
1990-1996
Q45
(G50) |
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Y3 |
1997-2001
Q45
(Y33) |
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F0 |
2002
Q45 (F50) |
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Y2 |
J30 (Y32) |
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S0 |
FX35/45
(S50) |
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R0 |
QX4 (R50) |
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V5 |
G35
COUPE, SEDAN (V35) |
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A3 |
2000-2001
I30 (A33) 2002- I35
(A33) |
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A2 |
1996-1999
I30 (A32) |
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F1 |
M30 (F31) |
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Y4 |
2003
M45 (Y34) |
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P0 |
1991-1996
G20 (P10) |
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P1 |
1999-2002
G20 (P11) |
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JNKNG11C8ST000001 |
Body Type |
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1 |
4-Door
Sedan (J30, Q45, G20, M45, I30) |
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4 |
2-Door
Coupe (M30, G35) |
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5 |
4-Door
Wagon |
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6 |
2-Door
Convertible (M30) |
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8 |
Wagon |
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JNKNG11C8ST000001 |
Miscellaneous |
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A |
Air Bag
System |
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C |
Air
Bag System |
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D |
Driver &
Front Passenger Air Bag + 3 Point Seat Belt |
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E |
Driver
and front passenger SRS air bags, SRS side air bags, SRS
curtain air bag & 3 point manual seat belt |
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P |
Passive
Restraint System |
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Y |
4 Wheel
Drive |
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- |
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JNKNG11C8ST000001 |
Check Digit |
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- |
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JNKNG11C8ST000001 |
Model Year |
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L |
1990 |
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M |
1991 |
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N |
1192 |
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P |
1993 |
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R |
1994 |
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S |
1995 |
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T |
1996 |
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V |
1997 |
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W |
1998 |
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X |
1999 |
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Y |
2000 |
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1 |
2001 |
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2 |
2002 |
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3 |
2003 |
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4 |
2004 |
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5 |
2005 |
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JNKNG11C8ST000001 |
Plant Code |
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T |
Tochigi
(J30, 1990-1993 Q45) |
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T |
Oppama
(M30, G20) |
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M |
Tochigi
(1994-1996 Q45) |
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M |
Tochigi (G35,
J30, M45) |
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W |
Kyushyu |
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JNKNG11C8ST000001 |
Serial Number |
Engine
Example VH-45-DE
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VH |
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45 |
Displacement in
Liters |
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D |
Valve train |
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Absent |
SOHC |
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D |
DOHC |
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V |
Variable Valve Lift (VVL) plus
DOHC |
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E |
Fuel Delivery |
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Absent |
Carburetor |
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E |
Multiport Fuel Injection |
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I |
Throttle Body Fuel Injection |
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D |
Direct Injection |
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T |
Forced Induction |
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Absent |
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T |
Single Turbo |
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+ R |
Oversize Turbo
when used with T or TT prefix |
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TT |
Twin Turbo |
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R |
Supercharger
(i.e; VG33ER) |
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