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Questions tagged [vin]

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Is this Vehicle id number VIN incorrect/flawed ZFA225000-0-0138627?

According to what I have read about the vehicle identification number encoding (model year) One consistent element of the VIS is the 10th digit, which is required worldwide to encode the model year of the vehicle. Besides the three letters that…
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my hyundai vin code is not valid

I have Hyundai Elantra 2015 My Hyundai VIN code is : KMHDG41LBEU462988 And it's not a valid code in https://autoservice.hyundaiusa.com/campaignhome What should I do? I bought it when I was in a different country. Auto service machine couldn't…
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Relation of VIN of a car with emission norms of a country it is sold

A VIN of a car determines the country of manufacture. So if a car has a VIN of Canada (CARB emission standard) and is sold in India (BS-IV emission standard), will the car comply with BS-IV standards? Since the VIN is of Canada, don't that mean the…
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Is it possible to have a vehicle with no VIN?

I've recently purchased a Kawasaki GPZ500S (AKA EX500 or Ninja 500R) circa 1998. I can't seem to find the VIN which should be embedded into the right hand side of the steering head (it's got the frame number instead). Is it possible that it didn't…
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How much of a VIN code is needed to identify make & model, across model years?

In a VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) code, do the first 8 digits always refer to the same make/model, or does it change from year to year? For example, here is a VIN (5TDDKRFH5ES03F736) decoded: 5TD --> Toyota (WMI [World Manufacturer…
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when I plugged in my OBD scanner, I got not connected to the vehicle and the dashboard going crazy

when I plugged in my OBD scanner, I got not connected to the vehicle and the dashboard going crazy, and when I unplug the ODB scanner everything going back to normal... the vehicle I am talking about is Dodge Journey 2011, I have problem with the…
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Missing Vin number Doors replaced

I brought a 1995 Buick Park Ave into California and the DMV will not register it because it only has the VIN on the dashboard. Both doors have been replaced and the CA DMV requires two forms of vehicle identification. Suggestions? Where is another…
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Is the use of the Vehicle Descriptor Section of ISO 3779 Standard VIN Numbers public information?

From what I understand, in ISO 3779 Standard VIN Numbers, the 4th-9th digits are used (differently) by manufacturers to indicate things like Make, Line and Body Style. But after some research, I can't find any examples or data for how manufacturers…
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Search car parts by VIN

Is there a way to find out which vehicle part (from multiple part versions) do I need if I know vehicle VIN? I mean, for instance to see what ABS unit/s are compatible with an exact given vehicle? I need this for Opel/Vauxhall Corsa C but I wonder…
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Vehicle specification information by VIN lookup

I was curious if there was a site to look up vehicle manufacturer specification on a vehicle by its VIN? For example, I'm interested in buy some new rotors and calipers but I want to find the exact measurements before doing so (i.e. - what are the…
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Getting VIN's of North American Vehicles

I'm considering getting a BlueDriver scan tool, but to use it's reports feature either it needs to detect or you need to manually enter a North American VIN. Since I live outside the USA, I was wondering if there is a reliable way to get North…
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VIN information such as Moonroof, engine, etc

Supposed I want to buy a new car and I have its VIN. Is it possible to find information about the car such as whether it has a moonroof or turbo engine from its VIN number? There are services which give you car history (accidents, maintenance, etc)…
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Determining my Kia Forte Trim Level

I'm trying to figure out my trim level on my kia forte from 2011. The sticker on the inside of the drivers door jamb says "trim: WK". What trim level is this and what engine do I have? Is there anyway to figure these things out from my VIN?
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Where can i find the serial number on engine for a Mercedes-Benz OM651?

As the title says, I would like to know where I could find the serial number (or VIN) on the engine on a Mercedes-Benz C-Class C220 CDI W204 from 2012. The engine is the OM651. I am looking for it as I want to know if the engine is the original one.…
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Is it legal to cover VIN? and/or useful?

A recommendation I heard recently to avoid some types of car theft is to cover your vehicle's VIN plate so potential thieves don't have ready access to the VIN. I would like to know: Is it legal (in the USA) to cover your VIN plate? Is it even…
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