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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
     
    #1 benagi, Feb 14, 2012
  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.
     
    #2 2k1Toaster, Feb 14, 2012
  3. benagi

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    Thx for the info
     
    #3 benagi, Feb 14, 2012
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    Very informative, I didnt knew this earlier.
     
    #4 speedy car, Feb 15, 2012
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