VIN and production number
05-24-2008, 03:19 PM
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VIN and production number
Hi! I've read some threads about the VIN number and production number. First of all, apparently from the Helms manual (found in another post):
Per Helms manual
Vehicle Identification Number Breakdown
Sample: JHM AP1 1 4 * 1 T 000001
First 3 codes: Manufacturer, Make & Type of Vehicle
JHM: Honda Motor Co., Ltd. & Honda Passenger vehicle
Next 3 codes: Line, Body & Engine Type
AP1: S2000 / F20C1
Next code: Body Type & Transmission Type
1: 2-door Convertible / 6-speed Manual
Next code: Vehicle Grade (series)
4: Base model
Next code: Check digit
*
Next code: Model Year
Y: 2000
1: 2001
Next code: Factory Code
T: Tochigi Factory in Japan
Last 6 codes: Serial Number
For U.S. model: 000001~
For Canada model: 800001~
My VIN says 3, where the Helms says 4 is the base model. Then what does 3 mean? It also says that Y = 2000. But what about cars produced in 1999? Do they also say Y? And the last question: The serial number (last 6 digits), is it for the total produced that year or is the number produced for a certain market that year?
Thanks!
Per Helms manual
Vehicle Identification Number Breakdown
Sample: JHM AP1 1 4 * 1 T 000001
First 3 codes: Manufacturer, Make & Type of Vehicle
JHM: Honda Motor Co., Ltd. & Honda Passenger vehicle
Next 3 codes: Line, Body & Engine Type
AP1: S2000 / F20C1
Next code: Body Type & Transmission Type
1: 2-door Convertible / 6-speed Manual
Next code: Vehicle Grade (series)
4: Base model
Next code: Check digit
*
Next code: Model Year
Y: 2000
1: 2001
Next code: Factory Code
T: Tochigi Factory in Japan
Last 6 codes: Serial Number
For U.S. model: 000001~
For Canada model: 800001~
Thanks!
05-25-2008, 04:27 AM
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http://www.collegehillshonda.com/artman/pu...ticle_183.shtml
Pick a PDF from the list for a specific year to get a breakdown.
Pick a PDF from the list for a specific year to get a breakdown.
05-25-2008, 06:09 AM
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Thanks! But something there is not right as well... hehe. That list says that 4 = softtop S2000, and 3 = 4dr Civic DX with a/c... 
The only number where S2000 is mentioned is 4. Hmmm... I'm quite sure my car is not a Civic 
The only number where S2000 is mentioned is 4. Hmmm... I'm quite sure my car is not a Civic
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