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1981 - 1986 CJ & J Series Vin Decoder Page
  

1981 - 1986   Covering:

Wagoneer, 4 Door Station Wagon, 109" Wheelbase
Cherokee, 2 Door Station Wagon, 109" Wheelbase
Cherokee, 2 Door Station Wagon, 109" Wheelbase
Cherokee, 4 Door Station Wagon, 109" Wheelbase
J-10, Pick-up Truck, 119" Wheelbase
J-10, Pick-up Truck, 131" Wheelbase
J-20, Pick-up Truck, 131" Wheelbase
CJ-5, 2 Door, Open Body
CJ-6, 2 Door, Open Body
CJ-7, 2 Door, Open Body
CJ-8, 2 Door, Open Body
 

How to Decode a VIN

The VIN is composed of the following sections:

Standard 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
ISO 3779 WMI VDS VIS
North American Manufacturer Identifier Vehicle Attributes Check Digit Model Year Plant Code Sequential Number

When decoded, the VIN tells the country and year of manufacture; make, model and serial number; assembly plant; and in some cases it even identifies equipment specifications.

The system goes something like this: sequence for characters is first A to Z, then 1 to 9, and last 0. The letters "I", "O" and "Q" are typically omitted from system.

The vehicle identification number is divided into four parts:

World Manufacturer's Identification (WMI - three characters)
Vehicle Description Section (VDS - five characters)
The VIN Accuracy Check Digit
Vehicle Identification Section (VIS - eight characters)
World Manufacturer’s Identification (WMI)
The first character in the WMI sequence represents the country where the vehicle was manufactured. Countries like the United States (1 or 4), Canada (2) and Mexico (3) are represented by numbers while other countries such as Germany (W), Italy (Z) and Japan (J) are represented by letters.

The second character refers to the manufacturer. The characters can be either letters or numbers. For example: Jaguar (A), Dodge (B), Chrysler (C), Jeep (J), Buick (4), Cadillac (6) or Saturn (8).

The third character represents the vehicle type or manufacturing division.

Vehicle Description Section (VDS) and Check Digit

The vehicle description section consists of five characters (the 4th to 8th characters) which identify everything from the body style, engine type, and braking system to model, series, restraint system, etc. The 9th character is a VIN accuracy check digit which verifies the previous VIN numbers. It is determined by carrying out a mathematical computation developed by the Department of Transportation (DOT).

Vehicle Identification Section (VIS)

The vehicle identification section includes the last eight characters in the VIN number. The numbers identify the model year (10th character) and the assembly plant for the vehicle (11th character). A number or letter may represent the model year. For example: 1998 (W), 2000 (Y), 2007 (7) or 2008 (8).

The 12th to 17th characters are the actual serial number of the vehicle—these last 6 digits make the vehicle unique (think of DNA). It can also help to identify whether the vehicle was the first, the hundredth, or the last vehicle off the manufacturer’s assembly line. This is valuable information for collectors.

So, the next time you see that long number printed on your registration papers or stamped across your dashboard, you’ll know how to decode it. This will give you a better understanding of where your unique vehicle actually came from!

 

1981 - 1986 CJ & J Series Vin Decoder Page

visible thru the window. It is also found stamped on the bottom line of a metal tag which is placed in the upper left(driver's side) corner of the firewall, by the hinge.
Character Position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 - 17
Vehicle ID Number 1 J C N J 1 5 U X G T 123456
Character Position Vehicle ID Number Description
1

 

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1 Country of Manufacture:
1 United States
2 Canada
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J Manufacturer:
B AMC Canada, Ltd.
J Jeep Corporation
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C Vehicle Type:
C Multi-Purpose Vehicle
D Incomplete Vehicle
E Export, Left Hand Drive
F Export, Right Hand Drive
T Truck
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N
 
Engine:
B GM, 4 Cyl, 151 CID
C 6 Cyl, 258 CID
F Diesel, 145 CID, Isuzu
H V8 Cyl, 304 CID
L 6 Cyl, 232 CID
N V8 Cyl, 360 CID
P Diesel, 2.1 Liter, Renault
U AMC 4 Cyl, 150 CID
Y AMC 4 Cyl, 150 CID, Export
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J Transmission & Transfer Case:
A 3 Speed, Automatic Transmission, Column Shift, Full Time Transfer Case
B Automatic Transmission, Floor Shift, Part Time Transfer Case
C Automatic Transmission, Floor Shift, Full Time Transfer Case
E Automatic Transmission, Column Shift, Part Time Transfer Case
F 5 Speed, Manual Transmission, Floor Shift, Part Time Transfer Case
G 4 Speed, Manual Transmission, Floor Shift, Full Time Transfer Case
H 4 Speed, Manual Transmission, Floor Shift, Part Time or Full Time Transfer Case
J Automatic Transmission, Column Shift, Part Time or Full Time Transfer Case
K Automatic Transmission, Floor Shift, Part Time or Full Time Transfer Case
L 5 Speed, Manual Transmission, Floor Shift, Part Time Transfer Case
M 4 Speed, Manual Transmission, Floor Shift, Part Time Transfer Case
N 5 Speed, Manual Transmission, Floor Shift, Part Time Transfer Case
P 5 Speed, Manual Transmission, Floor Shift, Full Time Transfer Case
W 5 Speed, Manual Transmission, Floor Shift, none
X Part Time Transfer Case
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15 Body Style:
15 Wagoneer, 4 Door Station Wagon, 109" Wheelbase
16 Cherokee, 2 Door Station Wagon, 109" Wheelbase
17 Cherokee, 2 Door Station Wagon, 109" Wheelbase
18 Cherokee, 4 Door Station Wagon, 109" Wheelbase
25 J-10, Pick-up Truck, 119" Wheelbase
26 J-10, Pick-up Truck, 131" Wheelbase
27 J-20, Pick-up Truck, 131" Wheelbase
85 CJ-5, 2 Door, Open Body
86 CJ-6, 2 Door, Open Body
87 CJ-7, 2 Door, Open Body
88 CJ-8, 2 Door, Open Body
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U
 
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Rating:
A 3750#, 5975#, 6200#
C 6200#
D 5975#, 6200#
E 4150#
H 4850#, Non-Regulated Export
L 5975#
N 5975#, 6200#
P 6800#
S 7600#
U 5200#
Y 8400#
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X A single number, or the letter X, or a check mark, is used to verify the transcription of the vehicle identification number.
10

 

 

 

 

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G Model Year
B 1981
C 1982
D 1983
E 1984
F 1985
G 1986
11

 

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T Plant Code:
B Brampton, Ontario, Canada
T Toledo, Ohio, USA
12 - 17 123456 Sequential Serial Number

 

 

1987 - 1990 All Jeeps Vin Decoder Page

 

Character Position Vehicle ID Number Description
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1 Country of Manufacture:
1 United States
2 Canada
2

 

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J Manufacturer:
B Jeep Canada
J Jeep Corporation
3

 

 

 

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T Vehicle Type:
C Multi-Purpose Vehicle
D Incomplete Vehicle
E Export, RHD
F Export, RHD
T Truck
4

 

 

 

 

 

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M Engines:
B 2.1L 4 Cyl, Turbo Diesel
C 4.2L, Six, 2-B Carb
E 2.46L, 4 Cyl, 1-B Carb
H 2.46L, 4 Cyl, TBI
M 4.0L, I-6, MPI
N 5.9L, V-8, 2-B Carb
Y 2.46L, 4 Cyl, 1-B Carb
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P Powertrain:
E 3-speed automatic, column gear shift, part time 4 W/D
F 5-speed manual, floor gear shift, part time 4 W/D
G 4-speed automatic, column gear shift, 2 W/D
J 3-speed automatic, column gear shift, Select-Trac/ 4 W/D
L 5-speed manual, floor gear shift, part time 4 W/D
M 4-speed manual, floor gear shift, part time 4 W/D
P 4-speed automatic, column gear shift, part time 4 W/D
R 4-speed automatic, floor gear shift, part time 4 W/D
S 4-speed manual, floor gear shift, 2 W/D
T 4-speed automatic, floor gear shift, Select-Trac/ 4 W/D
U 4-speed automatic, floor gear shift, 2 W/D
V 5-speed manual, floor gear shift, part time 4 W/D
W 5-speed manual, floor gear shift, 2 W/D
X 4-speed manual, floor gear shift, part time 4 W/D
Y 4-speed manual, floor gear shift, part time 4 W/D
Z 3-speed automatic, column gear shift, part time 4 W/D
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63 Body Type:
15 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 4-Door Wagon, 109" wheel base
25 Jeep Truck, J-10 Pickup, 6.5' Bed, 119" wheel base
26 Jeep Truck, J-10 Pickup, 8.0' Bed, 131" wheel base
27 Jeep Truck, J-20 Pickup, 8.0' Bed, 131" wheel base
63 Jeep Comanche, 4-W/D Pickup, 6.0" bed, 113" wheel base
64 Jeep Comanche, 2-W/D Pickup, 6.0" bed, 113" wheel base
65 Jeep Comanche, 4-W/D Pickup, 7.0" bed, 120" wheel base
66 Jeep Comanche, 2-W/D Pickup, 7.0" bed, 120" wheel base
73 Jeep Cherokee, 2-W/D, 2-Door Station Wagon, 101" wheel base
74 Jeep Cherokee, 2-W/D, 4-Door Station Wagon, 101" wheel base
75 Jeep Wagoneer, 4-W/D, 4-Door Station Wagon, 101" wheel base
77 Jeep Cherokee, 4-W/D, 2-Door Station Wagon, 101" wheel base
78 Jeep Cherokee, 4-W/D, 4-Door Station Wagon, 101" wheel base
79 Jeep Cherokee, 4-W/D, 4-Door Station Wagon, 101" wheel base
81 Jeep Wrangler, 2-Door Open Body, 93.5: wheel base
82 Jeep Wrangler2-Door Open Body, .103.5: wheel base
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F
 
Gross Vehicle Weight:
F 5001# - 6000#

Comanche, Base, Metric Ton, Big Ton

Comanche, Custom, Metric Ton, Big Ton

J 3001# - 4000#

Wrangler Base

Cherokee Base

K 3001# - 4000#

Wrangler Sport

Cherokee Pioneer

L 3001 - 4000#

Wrangler Laredo

Cherokee Laredo

M 3001# - 4000#

Wrangler Sahara

N 5001# - 6000#

Grand Wagoneer

J-10 Truck

P 4001# - 5000#

Comanche Pioneer

6001# - 7000#

J-20 Truck

R 5001# - 6000#

Comanche Pioneer, Metric Ton, Big Ton

S 4001# - 5000#

Comanche Chief

7001# - 8000#

J-20 Truck

T 4001# - 5000#

Comanche Laredo

U 5001# - 6000#

Comanche Laredo, Metric Ton, Big Ton

6001# - 7000#

Grand Wagoneer

J-10 Truck

Y 8001# - 9000#

J-20 Truck

1 4001# - 5000#

Wrangler Base

Cherokee Base

Comanche Base

2 4001# - 5000#

Wrangler Sahara

Cherokee Pioneer

3 4001# - 5000#

Wrangler Sport

Cherokee Chief

4 4001# - 5000#

Wrangler Laredo

Cherokee Laredo

Wagoneer Limited

5 4001# - 5000#

Cherokee E.C.E.

Comanche Eliminator

9 4001# - 5000#

Cherokee Limited

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X Check digit: a single character, alpha or numeric entry
10

 

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H

Year:

H 1987
J 1988
11

 

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B Plant Location:
B Brampton, Ontario, Canada
T Toledo, Ohio, USA
12 - 17 123456 Sequential Serial Number


  

 


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