"13" Digit VIN Decoder

[75 Orange Flame]

Hey all!

Any one know where I CAN FIND A "13" Digit VIN Decoder?

I have all the decoder formulas, except for this one.

Thnx,
Oz

[c4c5specialist]

HI there,

It may be in the factory service manual.

Allthebest, c4c5

[75 Orange Flame]

Originally Posted by c4c5specialist

HI there,

It may be in the factory service manual.

Allthebest, c4c5

OK, the 17 VIN decoder has character Weights and a Transliteration Key...

VIN ----- 1 M 8 G D M 9 A _ K P 0 4 2 7 8 8

Transliteration key: values for VIN Decoding
A:1 B:2 C:3 D:4 E:5 F:6 G:7 H:8 J:1 K:2 L:3 M:4
N:5 P:7 R:9 S:2 T:3 U:4 V:5 W:6 X:7 Y:8 Z:9

Value ---- 1 4 8 7 4 4 9 1 _ 2 7 0 4 2 7 8 8

Weight --- 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 10 _ 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2

Products 8 28 48 35 16 12 18 10 (CKD) 18 56 0 24 10 28 24 16

What is the "Weights" and "Transliteration Key" formula for the 13 Digit VINs?

Any one know?

Thnx, Oz

[c4c5specialist]

Hi there,

Actually, the 17 digit VIN is broken down into different areas and does not correspond in ANY WAY to a number or letter conversion, each means something different. Restraints, engine, manufacturing plant, carline and model are all documented by the VIN.


The 13 digit breakdown is below.

This is out of a 1967 factory service manual.

Allthebest, c4c5

[75 Orange Flame]

Originally Posted by c4c5specialist

Hi there,

Actually, the 17 digit VIN is broken down into different areas and does not correspond in ANY WAY to a number or letter conversion, each means something different. Restraints, engine, manufacturing plant, carline and model are all documented by the VIN.


The 13 digit breakdown is below.

This is out of a 1967 factory service manual.

Allthebest, c4c5

Thanks for the info on the 13 digit, but you may wish to look at the 17 digit formula...

Vehicle Identification Number - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Vehicle_Identification_Number

[c4c5specialist]

Hi there,

That 17 digit formula certainly doesnt work for any GM vehicle, after trying it on Corvette, Camaro, Impala and Avalanche.

Simply decode as written, and you will be fine.

The top part is better than the weight/numeric configuration which is ludicrous.

Allthebest, c4c5

[75 Orange Flame]

Originally Posted by c4c5specialist

Hi there,

That 17 digit formula certainly doesnt work for any GM vehicle, after trying it on Corvette, Camaro, Impala and Avalanche.

Simply decode as written, and you will be fine.

The top part is better than the weight/numeric configuration which is ludicrous.

Allthebest, c4c5

The formula most certainly works for any vehicle manufactured 1981+

[c4c5specialist]

It does ???

Why would you use that 'formula' when you have the VIN break down in any service manual ????

The formula has NO BEARING ON OPTIONS OR VEHICLE DIAGNOSTICS OR EQUIPMENT>

Or are you talking about ONLY VERIFYING THAT A VIN IS A TRUE VIN ?????

Allthebest, c4c5

[75 Orange Flame]

Originally Posted by c4c5specialist

It does ???

Why would you use that 'formula' when you have the VIN break down in any service manual ????

The formula has NO BEARING ON OPTIONS OR VEHICLE DIAGNOSTICS OR EQUIPMENT>

Or are you talking about ONLY VERIFYING THAT A VIN IS A TRUE VIN ?????

Allthebest, c4c5

Now you understand me, VERIFICATION!