Anybody out here know how to decode the VIN for a 2003 or at least point me in the right direction?? Looking buy used, and want to make sure of what I am getting.

Thanks,

- Larry

 

Here you go...

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 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

 

Awesome! Thanks so much!

- Larry