VIN decoding

Does anyone know anything about which digits are for what, and what each one means? My car is a 94 and I was just curious about what wonderful things the VIN could tell me.

Thanks,

Try posting your VIN coding and someone may see something they recognise.:)

I can explain the Vin no. for Uk cars but I doubt their the same ??
Uk cars start SJN (which is the Sunderland build location)
followed by F or B for Saloon or Hatch,then engine size ie C,
then model P10 or P11 & finally the no.of the car
This may be of no use whatsoever if the Vin no.s are
different :D

jnkcp01d9rt504969


Anyone know anything about my G?

Thanks,

Originally posted by jbmays
jnkcp01d9rt504969


MANUFACTURER:
JNK = Nissan Passenger Vehicle

ENGINE TYPE:
C = SR20DE engine

VEHICLE TYPE:
P = Infiniti G20

MODEL CHANGE:
0 through 9

BODY TYPE:
1 = 4 door sedan

RESTRAINT SYSTEM:
D = ?????
S = Standard
P = Electical Automatic Seatbelts

CHECK DIGIT:
1-9 or X = determined by mathematical computation

MODEL YEAR:
P = 1993
R = ?????

MAUNFACTURING PLANT:
T = Oppama, Japan

SERIAL NUMBER:

Originally posted by TRBOBRK


MANUFACTURER:
JNK = Nissan Passenger Vehicle

ENGINE TYPE:
C = SR20DE engine

VEHICLE TYPE:
P = Infiniti G20

MODEL CHANGE:
0 through 9

BODY TYPE:
1 = 4 door sedan

RESTRAINT SYSTEM:
D = ?????
S = Standard
P = Electical Automatic Seatbelts

CHECK DIGIT:
1-9 or X = determined by mathematical computation

MODEL YEAR:
P = 1993
R = ?????

MAUNFACTURING PLANT:
T = Oppama, Japan

SERIAL NUMBER:
Here are some corrections, and additions.
JNK: Infiniti passenger vehicle (Nissans are just JN)
Vehicle Type:
P= Chassis code (P10)
Restraint System:
D= Dual Airbags
Model Year:
R=1994

JNKCP01D4RT502062

Did they really have to use JNK as nissan passenger vehicle? Sound like "Junk"

Originally posted by frogg
Did they really have to use JNK as nissan passenger vehicle? Sound like "Junk"
Well it had to be JN somthing. Japan Nissan K?????

Also I looked in my 93.5 supplment manual and it lists the D as being driver and passenger airbags and 3 point belts.

J = Japanese
N= Nissan
K= Denotes second car line (Luxury or otherwise)

IE: A Lexus would be JTK and Acura is JHK.

Originally posted by FlossinPrimera
Acura is JHK.

My 97 GS-R is JH4.......

The third digit identifies vehicle type or manufacturing division.

02 CL Type-S is 19U....... because it is made in the USA

Thanks for the info, guys. One more question, where is the tire pressure decal located? I looked in all the doorjams and I have a vin plate in the drivers door, but nothing telling me factory tire pressure.

Thanks,

It should be on the underside of your center console lid. BTW, I hope you're still not on you factory tires with a 94 G20, be safe and use what it says on your tires.

Originally posted by FlossinPrimera
BTW, I hope you're still not on you factory tires with a 94 G20, be safe and use what it says on your tires.
I have a 93.5 and still have the stock racing slicks :D Don't worry though, they will be replaced soon with some Dunlop sp9000 in a 205/40ZR17 size.

Originally posted by TRBOBRK

I have a 93.5 and still have the stock racing slicks :D Don't worry though, they will be replaced soon with some Dunlop sp9000 in a 205/40ZR17 size.

NO NO NO NOOOOOOO save yourself a LOT of trouble and buy some other tires........

Try some Ultra High Performance Bridgestone S-03, Michelin Pilot Sport or Falken FK-451 - They drive SO MUCH better!!

I have tested all 4 and 3 others in a test on a closed circuit.

And best for the buck tire is definitely Falken FK-451 (see picture)

Hmmm, I don't have the factory tires still, but most of the tires I've seen including the ones I have on my car only have the max pressure on the tire, which you shouldn't use. I've got cooper tires, and I'd like something better, but they're brand new, so I intend to wait a while before replacing them. I have all four at 32psi, I figured that'd be pretty good for now.