tndiesel

how can I decode this VIN: 1D7KU286231542464


It's a 2003 CTD I'm looking at buying. thanks

Dodgezilla

I can tell you that the 8th digit being a "6" means that it is an SO truck. HOs have a "C" as the 8th digit.

That's all I can help you with.....

SAVOY1964

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 4X2
U = Ram Pickup 4X4

6 Series:
1 = 1500
2 = 2500
3 = 3500 Less Dual Rear Wheels
4 = 3500 With Dual Rear Wheels

7 Body Style:
6 = Conventional Cab
8 = Quad Cab Full Rear Doors

8 Engine:
K = 3.7L 6 cyl. MPI Gasoline
N = 4.7L 8 cyl. MPI Gasoline
D = 5.7L 8 cyl. SMPI Gasoline
6 = 5.9L 6 cyl. Turbo Diesel
C = 5.9L 6 cyl. Turbo Diesel High Output
W = 8.0L 10 cyl. MPI Gasoline
Z = 5.9L 8 cyl. SMPI Gasoline Light Duty

9 Check Digit 0 through 9 or X

10 Model Year 3 = 2003

11 Plant Location:
S = Dodge City
G = Saltillo
J = St. Louis (North)

12 thru 17 Vehicle Build Sequence

From the service manual 2003

SAVOY1964

your 11th number should be a letter may be a J not a 1