Body Code Plate
Fig. 3 Body Code Plate Breakdown:
LOCATION
The Body Code Plate is attached to the top of the radiator closure panel in the engine compartment.
DECODING INFORMATION
- There are seven lines of information on the body code plate.
- Service information is defined on lines 1, 2, and 3, and reads from left to right.
- Lines 4, 5, 6, and 7 are not used to define service information.
LINE 3
Digit Boxes 1 Through 12 - Vehicle Order Number
Digit Boxes 13, 14, and 15 - Vinyl Roof Code
Digit Boxes 16, 17, 18, and 19 - Vehicle Shell Car Line
ASYP = 2x4-Chrysler Town & Country
ASCP = 4x4-Chrysler Town & Country
ASKE = 2x4-Dodge Caravan C/V
ASKH = 2x4-Dodge Caravan SE, Grand Caravan SE
ASKL = 2x4-Dodge Caravan
ASDE = 4x4-Dodge Caravan CV
ASDH = 4x4-Dodge Caravan SE, Grand Caravan SE
ASDP = 4x4-Dodge Caravan LE
ASHH = 2x4-Plymouth, Voyager SE, Grand Voyager SE
ASHL = 2x4-Plymouth Voyager
ASHP = 2x4-Plymouth, Voyager LE, Grand Voyager LE
ASPH = 4x4-Plymouth Voyager SE, Grand Voyager SE
ASPP = 4x4-Plymouth Voyager LE, Grand Voyager LE
Digit Box 19 - Price Class
E = Economy
H = High Line
L = Low Line
M = Maximum
P = Premium
Digit Boxes 20 And 21 - Body Type
12 = Van/Short Wheel Base
13 = Van/Long Wheel Base
52 = Wagon/Short Wheel Base
53 = Wagon/Long Wheel Base
LINE 2
Digit Boxes 22, 23, and 24 - Paint Procedure
Digit Boxes 25 Through 28 - Primary Paint
Digit Boxes 29 Through 32 - Secondary Paint
Digit Boxes 33 Through 36 - Interior Trim Code
Digit Boxes 37, 38, And 39 - Engine Code
EDM = 2.5 L, 4 Cylinder EFI Gas-Automatic or Manual Transaxle
EFA = 3.0 L V6 Gas (EFI)-Automatic or Manual Transaxle
EGA = 3.3 L V6 Gas (EFI)-Automatic Transaxle
LINE 1
Digit Boxes 40, 41, AND 42 - Transaxle Codes
DDM = 5-speed Manual Transaxle
DGM = 3-speed Automatic Transaxle
DGC = 3-speed Automatic Transaxle
DGL = 4-speed Electronic Automatic Transaxle
Digit Box 43 - Market Code
U = United States
C = Canada
B = International
M = Mexico
Digit Boxes 44 Through 60 - Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
- Refer to Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Breakdown for proper breakdown of VIN code.
If Two Body Code Plates Are Required
The last code shown on either plate will be followed by END. When two plates are required, the last code space on the first plate will show CTD, (for continued).
When a second plate is required, the first four spaces of each line will not be used due to overlap of the plates.