The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate is located on the lower windshield fence near the left A-pillar. The VIN contains 17 characters that provide data concerning the vehicle. Refer to the VIN decoding chart to determine the identification of a vehicle.
The Vehicle Identification Number is also imprinted on the:
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.
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POSITION |
INTERPRETATION |
CODE = DESCRIPTION |
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1 |
Country of Origin |
1 = Manufactured By DaimlerChrysler Corporation |
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2 |
Make |
J = Jeep |
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3 |
Vehicle Type |
4 = Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle Less Side Air Bags 8 = Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle With Side Air Bags |
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4 |
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating |
F =1815 - 2267 KG (4001 - 5000 lbs. ) |
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5 |
Vehicle Line |
A = Wrangler Left Hand Drive (4x4) B = Wrangler Left Hand Drive (4x2) E = Wrangler Right Hand Drive (4x4) |
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6 |
Series/Transmission |
2 = L (Low Line) 3 = M (Medium) 5 = P (Premium) 6 = S (Sport) B = 4 Speed Automatic VLP - Sales Code (DGV) C = 6 Speed Manual - Sales Code (DEH) E = 5 Speed Automatic - Sales Code (DGQ) |
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7 |
Body Style |
4 = Open Body (JK 72) 9 = Extended Open Body (JK 74) |
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8 |
Engine |
1 = 3.8L V6 CYL Gasoline SMPI - Sales Code (EGT) 9 = 2.8L I4 CYL Turbo Diesel Next Gen - Sales Code (ENS) |
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9 |
Check Digit |
0 through 9 or X |
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10 |
Model Year |
7 = 2007 |
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11 |
Assembly Plant |
L = Toledo South Assembly |
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12 – 17 |
Vehicle Build Sequence |
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