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The vehicle identification number

The process of continuous improvement of products is a hallmark of any mass production. At the same time, except in cases of major structural changes coming down the assembly line model, the results of modifications to the owner's manual are not covered. However, the manufacturer number lists are made of parts manufactured in view of what special value at purchase of the last gets the information encoded in the vehicle identification number. By ordering the item, try the seller to provide the fullest possible information about the car. Be sure to inform the model name, year and number of the body and the power unit.

Location The vehicle identification number (VIN) in the engine compartment in the diagram below.

Location nameplate vehicle data

Location shields with VIN

Location numbers engine and transmission are shown in the illustrations below.

Engine Number Location

Geographical Location Rooms transmission 03B

VIN number consists of eight groups, its interpretation is given below as an example:

1 - Manufacturer: SJN - Nissan, passenger car, manufactured in the UK;

2 - Body type: E - 3-door hatchback; F - 5-door hatchback;

3 - Engine type: A - CR10DE; B - CR12DE; C - CR14DE;

4 - Drive: A - front-wheel (2WD);

5 - Model: K12;

6 - Target market: U - Europe;

7 - dividing character (does not matter);

8 - The serial number of the car.

View car nameplate data (for the European market)

1 - Number of acceptance (only for models with a system of Euro-OBD) 2 - VIN (chassis number) 3 - Vehicle weight 4 - Total weight (vehicle and trailer) 5 - Front axle load 6 - Rear axle load 7 - Vehicle Type 8 - Code of exterior colors 9 - The color code upholstery 10 - Model