Description - VIN Coding/Locations
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Pickup and 2005 Dodge Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate (2) is located on the lower windshield fence near the left a-pillar. The VIN contains 17 characters that provide data concerning the vehicle. Refer to the VIN decoding chart to determine the identification of a vehicle.
The VIN is also imprinted on the:
- Body Code Plate.
- Equipment Identification Plate.
- Vehicle Safety Certification Label.
- Frame rail.
To protect the consumer from theft and possible fraud the manufacturer is required to include a Check Digit at the ninth position of the VIN. The check digit is used by the manufacturer and government agencies to verify the authenticity of the vehicle and official documentation. The formula to use the check digit is not released to the general public.
| 1 - DASH PANEL |
| 2 - VIN CODE PLATE |
| POSITION | INTERPRETATION | CODE = DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Country of Origin | 1 = Manufactured By DaimlerChrysler Corporation 3 = Manufactured By DaimlerChrysler De Mexico |
| 2 | Make | D = Dodge |
| 3 | Vehicle Type | 2 = Incomplete with Side Airbag 3 = Truck with Side Airbag 6 = Incomplete Less Side Airbag 7 = Truck Less Side Airbag |
| 4 | Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | G = 5,001-6000 lbs. H = 6,001-7,000 lbs. J = 7,001-8,000 lbs. K = 8,001-9,000 lbs. L = 9,001-10,000 lbs. M = 10,001-14,000 lbs. W = Buses/Incomplete Vehicles with Hydraulic Brakes |
| 5 | Vehicle Line | A = Ram Pickup Light Duty 4X2 U = Ram Pickup Light Duty 4X4 R = Ram Pickup Heavy Duty 4X2 S = Ram Pickup Heavy Duty 4X4 N = Ram Cab Chassis 4X2 DX Family |
| 6 | Series | 1 = 1500 2 = 2500 3 = 3500 Less Dual Rear Wheels 4 = 3500 With Dual Rear Wheels 5 = 4000 DX Family |
| 7 | Body Style | 6 = Conventional Cab/Cab Chassis 8 = Quad Cab Full Rear Doors |
| 8 | Engine | K = 3.7L 6 cyl. MPI Gasoline N = 4.7L 8 cyl. MPI Gasoline P = 4.7L 8 cyl. Flex Fuel D = 5.7L 8 cyl. SMPI Gasoline C = 5.9L 6 cyl. Turbo Diesel High Output H = 8.3L 10 cyl. SFI Gasoline |
| 9 | Check Digit | 0 through 9 or X |
| 10 | Model Year | 5 = 2005 |
| 11 | Plant Location | S = Dodge City G = Saltillo J = St. Louis (North) |
| 12 thru 17 | Vehicle Build Sequence | |