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Decoding Jeep Vehicle VIN Numbers
Decoding
1987 to 1995 Jeep Wrangler YJ VIN Numbers
Jeep Wrangler YJ
VIN numbers can be found on the inside of the windshield on
the drivers side.
See the
Jeep Spotters Guide for help
identifying your Jeep.
1987-1988 YJ
Chart
|
Position |
Interpretation |
Code=Description |
|
1 |
Country of Origin |
1 = United States |
|
2 |
Make |
J = Jeep |
|
3 |
Vehicle Type |
C = MPV
D = Incomplete Vehicle |
|
4 |
Engine Type |
C = 4.2L (258 Cu. In.)
6-Cylinder
H = 2.5L (150 Cu. In.) 4-Cylinder TBI (Gasoline)
U = 2.5L (150 Cu. In.) 4-Cylinder 1 Bbl.
(Gasoline) |
|
5 |
Transmission/
(Transfer Case) |
L = 5=Speed Manual
Floor Shift (Part Time 4WD)
X = 4-Speed Manual Floor Shift (Part Time 4WD)
B = Auto Floor Shift (Part Time 4WD)
E = Auto Column Shift (Part Time 4WD)
J = Auto Column Shift (Full Time 4WD)
A = Auto Column Shift (2WD) |
|
6 - 7 |
Body Style |
81 = Wrangler |
|
8 |
Weight Rating |
J
or M = 3001 - 4000 lbs
1 or 2 = 4001 - 5000 lbs |
|
9 |
Check Digit |
Manufacturer
Assigned |
|
10 |
Model Year |
H = 1987
J = 1988 |
|
11 |
Assembly Plant |
J = Brampton,
Ontario, Canada
L = Toledo, Ohio Plant No. 1
P = Toledo, Ohio Plant No. 2
T = Toledo, Ohio |
|
12-17 |
Sequential Serial
Number |
Production Sequence
- Six Digit Number |
1989 - 1995
YJ Chart
|
Position |
Interpretation |
Code=Description |
|
1 |
Country of Origin |
1 = United States |
|
2 |
Make |
J = Jeep |
|
3 |
Vehicle Type |
3 = MPV
6 = Incomplete Vehicle
7 = Truck |
|
4 |
GVWR |
E = 3001-4000
F = 4001-5000
G = 5001-6000
H = 6001-7000 |
|
5 |
Model Line |
Y = Wrangler |
|
6 |
Trim Level |
1
= "S"
2 = Base
4 = Sahara
5 = Laredo
6 = Renegade |
|
7 |
Body Style |
9 = 2 door open body |
|
8 |
Engine |
E = 2.5L
L = 4.0L
M = 4.2L (89)
S = 4.0L (91-95)
T = 4.2L (90) |
|
9 |
Check Digit |
Manufacturer
Assigned |
|
10 |
Model Year |
K = 1989
L = 1990
M = 1991
N = 1992
P = 1993
R = 1994
S = 1995 |
|
11 |
Assembly Plant |
J = Brampton,
Ontario, Canada
L = Toledo, Ohio Plant No. 1
P = Toledo, Ohio Plant No. 2
T = Toledo, Ohio |
|
12-17 |
Sequential Serial
Number |
Production Sequence
- Six Digit Number |
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