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Decoding vin

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by protaxidermist, May 27, 2017.

  1. May 27, 2017 at 9:23 PM
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    protaxidermist

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    Could maybe someone educate me on decding my vin? The last 6 numbers is that the model? My last 6 are 094962.
    Thanks for your help!
     
  2. May 27, 2017 at 9:35 PM
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    Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN codes)/Toyota/VIN Codes
    < Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN codes)
    JTMHU09J8D4076390





    Contents



    VIN format After 1996Edit

    Toyota used the following VIN format and codes in the USA after 1996.

    Position Sample Description
    1 4 Country of Origin
    2 T Manufacturer
    3 1 Vehicle Type
    4 b Body Type
    5 e Engine
    6 3 Series
    7 2 Restraint
    8 k Model
    9 3 Check digit
    10 5 Model year
    11 u Plant
    12 6 Sequential number
    13 1
    14 4
    15 0
    16 2
    17 8

    VIN format Prior to 1996Edit

    For vehicles older than 1996

    2 T Manufacturer
    3 2 Vehicle Category
    4 S Engine Type
    5 T Model/Platform
    6 8 Series
    7 8 Model Grade
    8 P Body/Chassis Configuration
    9 X Check digit
    10 P Model year
    11 0 Plant
    12 1 Sequential number
    13 0
    14 8
    15 3
    16 8
    17 5

    VIN positionsEdit

    Country of originEdit
    Position 1

    Code Description
    1 USA
    2 Canada
    3 Mexico
    4 USA
    5 USA
    6 Australia
    8 Argentina
    9 Brazil
    J Japan
    K Korea
    M Thailand
    N Turkey
    S England
    V France/Austria
    W Germany
    ManufacturerEdit
    Position 2

    Code Description
    N NUMMI
    F Fuji Heavy Industries LTD
    T Toyota
    M= Mazda ( Scion iA, iM ) Y = Toyota (Mississippi, USA)

    Vehicle TypeEdit
    Position 3

    Code Description
    D,G,K,X,1,2,7,N Passenger Car
    A,B,F,M,4 Truck
    E,L,3 Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (SUV)
    5 Incomplete Vehicle (typically a convertible)
    BodyEdit
    Position 4 (1996-present)

    Code Description
    A 2DR Sedan 2WD
    B 4DR Sedan 2WD / Standard Cab Truck, 4WD, Standard Bed, Full-Size Frame
    C 2DR Coupe 2WD
    D 3DR Liftback, Double Cab Truck, 4WD, Extra Long Bed, Full-Size Frame
    E Double Cab Truck, 2WD, Extra Long Bed, Full-Size Frame
    G 4DR Wagon 2WD
    H 4DR Wagon 4WD
    J 5DR Van AWD / Double Cab Truck, 2WD, Long Bed, Small Frame
    K 4DR Wagon 2WD / Double Cab Truck, 2WD, Extra Long Bed, Small Frame
    L 5DR Wagon 4WD / Double Cab Truck, 4WD, Long Bed, Small Frame
    M 5DR Door Van 2WD / Double Cab Truck, 4WD, Extra Long Bed, Small Frame
    N Standard Cab 1/2 Ton Truck, 2WD, Short Bed, Full-Size Frame
    P Standard Cab 1/2 Ton Truck, 4WD, Short Bed, Full-Size Frame
    R Standard Cab Truck, 4WD, Standard Bed, Full-Size Frame
    S 3DR Liftback 4WD
    T Extra Cab/Access Pickup, 2WD, Long Bed Small Frame
    U Extra Cab/Access Pickup, 4WD, Long Bed Small Frame
    W Extra Cab/Access Pickup, 4WD, Long Bed Small Frame TRD
    X 5DR Sport Utility Wagon
    Y Sport Van
    Z 5DR Wagon 2WD
    EngineEdit
    Position 5 (1996-present)

    Code Description
    4 7A-FE Lean Burn
    A 3MZ-FE
    B 1NZ-FXE or 2AZ-FXE or 1HZ
    D 2JZ-GE or 2ZZ-GE
    E 2JZ-GTE or 2AZ-FE
    F 1MZ-FE or 2AR-FE
    G 5S-FE
    H 1AZ-FE or 1NR-FE
    J 1FZ-FE
    K 2GR-FE
    L 2RZ-FE
    M 3RZ-FE
    N 5VZ-FE or 2ZR-FXE
    P 3S-FE
    R 1ZZ-FE
    S 1BM or Electric -- RAV4 EV only
    T 2UZ-FE or 1NZ-FE or 3S-GTE
    U 1GR-FE or 2ZR-FE (Corolla Conquest 2010)
    V 1NR-FE
    W 2NZ-FE
    X 2TR-FE
    Y 2ZZ-GE or 3UR-FE
    Z 3.5L 2GR-FKS V6 (278 hp)
    SeriesEdit
    Position 6

    • Based on the Chassis code given for the car.
    RestraintEdit
    Position 7

    Code Description
    0 Manual Belts w/2 Airbags and Curtain Airbags
    1 Manual Belt / 1 STD
    2 Manual Belts w/2 Airbags
    3 Manual Belts w/2 Airbags
    6 Manual Belts w/2 Airbags, Side Airbags, Curtain Shield Airbags, and Knee Airbag (Driver Seat)
    7 Manual Belts w/2 Airbags and Knee Airbag (Driver Seat)
    8 Manual Belts w/2 Airbags and Side Airbags
    9 Manual Belts w/2 Airbags, Side Airbags, and Front Curtain Airbags.
    D Manual Belts w/2 Airbags, Side Airbags, Three-Row Curtain Shield Airbags, and Knee Airbag
    F Manual Belts w/2 Airbags, Side Airbags, and Knee Airbag
    Model/PlatformEdit
    Position 8 (1996-present)

    Code Description
    0 MR2 / MR2 Spyder
    1 Tundra / Tundra
    3 Echo / Yaris
    4 Scion xA / Scion xB / Scion xD / Urban Cruiser
    7 Scion tC
    A Highlander / Sequoia / Celica RWD / Supra
    B Avalon
    C Sienna / Previa
    D T100
    E Corolla / Matrix
    F FJ Cruiser
    G Hilux
    H Highlander
    J Land Cruiser
    K Camry
    L Tercel / Paseo
    M Previa
    N Tacoma and older trucks as well
    P Camry Solara
    R 4Runner / Corolla
    T Celica FWD
    U Prius
    V RAV4
    W MR2 (non-spyder models)
    X Cressida
    Model yearEdit
    Position 10

    Code Year
    V 1997
    W 1998
    X 1999
    Y 2000
    1 2001
    2 2002
    3 2003
    4 2004
    5 2005
    6 2006
    7 2007
    8 2008
    9 2009
    A 2010
    B 2011
    C 2012
    D 2013
    E 2014
    F 2015
    G 2016
    H 2017
    J 2018
    K 2019
    PlantEdit
    Position 11

    Code Description
    0-9 (All numeric) Japan
    A Onnaing-Valenciennes, France (TMMF)
    C Cambridge, ON, CA (TMMC)
    D Japan
    E United Kingdom
    K Japan
    J Japan
    M Baja CA, Mexico (TMMBC)
    N Kolín, Czech Republic (TPCA)
    R Lafayette, IN, US (Subaru of Indiana Automotive)
    S Princeton, IN, US
    U Georgetown, KY, US
    W Woodstock, ON, CA (TMMC)
    X San Antonio, TX, US
    Z Fremont, CA, US (NUMMI)

    Toyota WMIsEdit

    There are partial list of WMIs which are used by Toyota as well as the broader Toyota Group, including all divisions and subsidiaries:

    • JTD - Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Passenger Car
    • JTG - Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Bus
    • JTK - Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Passenger Car
    • JTN - Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Passenger Car
    • JTX - Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Passenger Car
    • JT1 - Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Passenger Car
    • JT2 - Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Passenger Car
    • JT7 - Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Passenger Car
     
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  4. May 27, 2017 at 9:46 PM
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    VERY COOL !!!!!!! Thank you pittrider sir
     
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    What Does Your Toyota VIN Mean?
    You can search online for a Toyota VIN lookup tool, but you can also find out something about your vehicle by looking at the VIN with this key. Here’s what you can tell from each character.

    • 1st digit: Country of Manufacture
    • 2nd and 3rd digits: Manufacturer
    • 4th – 8th digits: Vehicle Brand, Engine Size, and Type
    • 9th digit: Security Code
    • 10th digit: Model Year
    • 11th digit: Plant of Assembly
    • 12th – 17th digits: Serial Number
     

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