VIN question
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Racer
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From: Henryville PA
VIN question
I know I've seen the breakdown on Corvettes VIN # somewhere on this forum before but I've searched n searched and for the life of me couldnt get it.
However the question is about my 1992 vette's VIN which is as follows:
1G1YY23P0N5101865
The "0" in red is it supposed to be a Zero or a letter O? I've seen lots of VIN #s for 1992 and none have a Zero or letter O on that spot.what does that particular digit mean?
Thanks!!
However the question is about my 1992 vette's VIN which is as follows:
1G1YY23P0N5101865
The "0" in red is it supposed to be a Zero or a letter O? I've seen lots of VIN #s for 1992 and none have a Zero or letter O on that spot.what does that particular digit mean?
Thanks!!
Last edited by 2UHONEY; Feb 18, 2010 at 08:12 AM.
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This is what I have for the '88 model year.
VIN Tag Information
1G1YY2182J5100001 - 1G1YY2182J5122789
Digit Definition
1st Nation of Origin: 1 = U.S.
2nd Manufacturer: G = GM
3rd Make and Type: 1 = Chevrolet Passenger
4th Carline: Y = Corvette
5th Carline/Series: Y = Corvette
6th Body Type: 2 = Coupe Hatchback, 3 = Convertible
7th Restraint System: 1 = Manual Belts
8th Engine: 8 = L98
9th Check digit to verify VIN correctly recorded.
10th Model Year: J = 1988
11th Assembly Plant: 5 = Bowling Green, KY
Last 6 digits Production Number starting with 100001 and up.
Engine Suffix ID Numbers
ZMA: 350ci, 240hp / 245hp, (automatic transmission)
ZMC: 350ci, 240hp / 245hp, (manual transmission, oil cooler)
ZMD: 350ci, 240hp / 245hp, (automatic transmission, oil cooler)
Callaway (RPO B2K): Chevrolet engine coding was replaced as follows:1st two digits: model yearNext three digits: Callaway sequence numberLast four digits: last four digits of vehicle identification number
Block ID Numbers
14093638: All Engines
Head ID Numbers
10088113: All Engines
1G1YY2182J5100001 - 1G1YY2182J5122789
Digit Definition
1st Nation of Origin: 1 = U.S.
2nd Manufacturer: G = GM
3rd Make and Type: 1 = Chevrolet Passenger
4th Carline: Y = Corvette
5th Carline/Series: Y = Corvette
6th Body Type: 2 = Coupe Hatchback, 3 = Convertible
7th Restraint System: 1 = Manual Belts
8th Engine: 8 = L98
9th Check digit to verify VIN correctly recorded.
10th Model Year: J = 1988
11th Assembly Plant: 5 = Bowling Green, KY
Last 6 digits Production Number starting with 100001 and up.
Engine Suffix ID Numbers
ZMA: 350ci, 240hp / 245hp, (automatic transmission)
ZMC: 350ci, 240hp / 245hp, (manual transmission, oil cooler)
ZMD: 350ci, 240hp / 245hp, (automatic transmission, oil cooler)
Callaway (RPO B2K): Chevrolet engine coding was replaced as follows:1st two digits: model yearNext three digits: Callaway sequence numberLast four digits: last four digits of vehicle identification number
Block ID Numbers
14093638: All Engines
Head ID Numbers
10088113: All Engines
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All numbers, 0-9 are used in VINs.
Not all letters are used. Any letter that looks like a number is not used.
The letter "O" is never used in VINs, but the number zero is.
When in doubt, it's the number.
Not all letters are used. Any letter that looks like a number is not used.
The letter "O" is never used in VINs, but the number zero is.
When in doubt, it's the number.
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Racer
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 418
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From: Henryville PA
Thanks guys!!!
I was typing my VIN on line and kept getting "Invalid VIN" message Probably I was using the letter O instead of the #.
Thanks for the class, never thought a vin was so sophisticated.
I was typing my VIN on line and kept getting "Invalid VIN" message Probably I was using the letter O instead of the #.
Thanks for the class, never thought a vin was so sophisticated.
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Originally Posted by Z-07 freak
All numbers, 0-9 are used in VINs.
Not all letters are used. Any letter that looks like a number is not used.
The letter "O" is never used in VINs, but the number zero is.
When in doubt, it's the number.
Not all letters are used. Any letter that looks like a number is not used.
The letter "O" is never used in VINs, but the number zero is.
When in doubt, it's the number.
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