97-01 XJ Vin Plate Decoding Information

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Thought that this would be helpful for some... 1997-2001 XJ Vin Plate Decoding Information http://www.greatlakesxj.com/tech/97-01vin.pdf I'm still working on the early year models. I'll update this post when I have it done... __________________ '93 XJ Cherokee Sport - build thread '89 XJ Cherokee Laredo - build thread '88 MJ Comanche Pioneer SWB - build thread '87 MJ Comanche LWB '94 YJ Wrangler - build thread

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would this help?? its a 1992 vin??

Key Digits:   1   2   3   4   5-6   7   8   9   10   11   12-17

Digit 1: Country Of Origin
    1 = USA (1981 - 2001)

Digit 2: Manufacturer
    J = Jeep (1981 - 2001)

Digit 3: Vehicle Type
    4 = MPV (1989 - 2001)

Digit 4: GVWR/Brake System
    F = 4001-5000 Lbs, Hydraulic (1989 - 2001)

Digit 5-6: Line/Series
    J2 = Cherokee 4WD (1989 - 1992)
    J5 = Cherokee Laredo 4WD (1989 - 1992)
    J7 = Cherokee Limited 4WD (1989 - 1992)
    J8 = Cherokee 4WD (1992 - 1992)
    N7 = Cherokee Briarwood 4WD (1991 - 1992)
    T2 = Cherokee 2WD (1989 - 1992)
    T5 = Cherokee Laredo 2WD (1989 - 1992)
    T8 = Cherokee 2WD (1992 - 1992)

Digit 7: Body Type
    7 = Sport Utility 2D (1989 - 2001)
    8 = Sport Utility 4D (1989 - 2001)

Digit 8: Engine
    P = 2.5L I-4 MPI (1991 - 2000)
    S = 4.0L I-6 MPI (1991 - 2001)

Digit 9: Check Digit
     0-9 or X (1981 - 2001)

Digit 10: Model Year
    N = 1992

Digit 11: Assembly Plant
    L = Toledo #1, OH, USA (1989 - 2001)
    P = Toledo #2, OH, USA (1989 - 2001)

Digit 12-17: Sequential Vehicle Number

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