VIN decoding

[jbmays]

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,

[T4 Primera]

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

[nismo_gt]

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

[jbmays]

jnkcp01d9rt504969


Anyone know anything about my G?

Thanks,

[TRBOBRK]

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:

[FlossinPrimera]

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

[frogg]

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

[TRBOBRK]

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.

[FlossinPrimera]

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

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

[TRBOBRK]

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

[jbmays]

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,

[FlossinPrimera]

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.

[TRBOBRK]

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 Don't worry though, they will be replaced soon with some Dunlop sp9000 in a 205/40ZR17 size.

[TeamNissan]

Originally posted by TRBOBRK

I have a 93.5 and still have the stock racing slicks 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)

[jbmays]

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.