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Tell tranny by VIN number?

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Old Sep 8, 2005 | 09:05 PM
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Tell tranny by VIN number?

Is anyone able to run this VIN and tell me whether its a 5spd or Auto?

1B6MC36D5VJ547839


Thanks much
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Old Sep 8, 2005 | 10:13 PM
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Well it's a 1997, I think you can get a build sheet from the parts counter at any dealer or they can tell you over the phone.

You might fing this useful as well. Click
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Old Sep 9, 2005 | 06:36 AM
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yeah, thats as far as i could bring the vin down.
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Old Sep 9, 2005 | 08:31 AM
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Go to a dealer, they can pull it up and tell you.
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Old Sep 9, 2005 | 02:44 PM
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VIN Number:
1B6MC36D5 VJ547839 Vehicle Description:
DODGE RAM 3500 CHASSIS CAB Model Year:
1997

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That's all i can tell you about it.
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Old Sep 9, 2005 | 07:04 PM
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A "D" in the 8th digit on a 97? According to this: http://dodgeram.org/tech/specs/VIN_decode.htm a "D" there wasn't used until 98. Late 97?

I think the Hemi's are "D's" now.
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Old Sep 9, 2005 | 11:18 PM
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What i posted came straight from dodge.

I am guessing that it was built in 1997 but was actually a 1998 model? explains the D , also makes it a 98 12 valve.
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