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Info by a cars serial number

Discussion in 'Prius v Main Forum' started by benagi, Feb 14, 2012.

  1. benagi

    benagi Active Member

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    What information can you get from a serial number? Interested in build date and where it was built.

    Here is the serial number. JTDZN3EU8C3044837

    Any info on this is appreciated.

    Thx, Ben
     
  2. 2k1Toaster

    2k1Toaster Brand New Prius Batteries

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    JTDZN3EU8C3044837

    J => Country of Origin = Japn
    T => Manufacturer = Toyota
    D => Vehicle Type = Passenger Car
    Z => Body = 5 Door Wagon, 2WD
    N => Engine Type = 5VZ-FE
    3 => Chassis Code for the series
    E => Restraint System Type = Manual Belts with 2 Airbags, Seat Mounted Front Side Airbags, Driver Knee Airbag, Front and Read Side Curtain Air Bags
    U => Model Platform = Prius
    8 => CRC Check Sum Digit
    C => Model Year = 2012
    3 => Plant Code = One of the 10 manufacturing plants in Japan

    The rest is your unique number for that vehicle.
     
  3. benagi

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    Thx for the info
     
  4. speedy car

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    Very informative, I didnt knew this earlier.
     
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