Repair and Diagnosis: Application and ID

DEFINITION
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is the seventeen digit legal identifier of the vehicle. It is located on a plate which is attached to the left top of the instrument panel and can be seen through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle. To find the manufacturer, model and chassis type, engine type, Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), model year, plant code and sequential number, refer to the VIN plate of the vehicle in question.

KEY TO VIN DECODING
1-3 - Vehicle Make Identification - JAC: ISUZU
4 - GVWR Range - D: 5001 - 6000 lbs.
5 - Vehicle Line - J = With SRS-Air Bag Model
6 - Series
7 - Body Type - (7 = 2 door cab; short wheel base)
(8 = 4 door cab; long wheel base)
8 - Engine Type - (V = 3.2L V6 SOHC; 6VD1)
(W = 3.2L V6 DOHC; 6VD1)
9 - Check Digit
10 - Model Year - S = 1995
11 - Plant
12-17 - Sequential Production Number