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Decoding VIN Numbers

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by rerstad, Sep 1, 2004.

  1. rerstad

    rerstad New Member

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    I just got the VIN for my new Salsa #7 and wanted to see if there was a way to decode the VIN, just for fun. When we bought a new Honda Odyssey, the discussion forum there had a number-by-number key to the VIN and what each number meant--like this:

    Anyone know how to do this for a Prius?

    Rich in St. Paul, MN
     
    #1 rerstad, Sep 1, 2004
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  4. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Yep, that link works. I actually have a little more generic explanation. The link is more Prius specific

    Region: 1 e.g. Asia
    Country: 1-2 e.g. Japan
    Manufacturer: 2-3 e.g. Toyota
    Model Specific: 4-8 e.g. options
    Check Digit: 9
    Year: 10 e.g. 5 = 2005, y = 1999
    Assembly Plant: 11
    Serial No.: 12-17
     
    #4 Tideland Prius, Nov 11, 2004
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