VIN PLATE DECODING INFORMATION
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Country
Make
Vehicle
Type
Other
Line
Series
Body
Style
Engine
Check
Digit
Model
Year
Assy.
Plant
Sequence No.
The following table interprets the VIN Plate position shown above.
Position
Interpretation
Codes = Description
1
Country of Origin
1 = Built in U.S by DaimlerChrysler Corporation
2
Assembler
J = Jeep
3
Vehicle Type
4 = Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle
4
GVWR & Pass. Safety
D = 0-1360 kg (1-3000 lbs)
E = 1361-1814 kg (3001-4000 lbs)
F = 1815-2267 kg (4001-5000 lbs)
G = 2268-2721 kg (5001-6000 lbs)
H = 2722-3175 kg (6001-7000 lbs)
J = 3176-3628 kg (7001-8000 lbs)
K = 3629-4082 kg (8001-9000 lbs)
L = 4083-4535 kg (9001-10000 lbs)
M = 4536-6350 kg (10001-14000 lbs)
5
Vehicle Line
X = Grand Cherokee 4x2 (LHD)
W = Grand Cherokee 4x4 (LHD)
6
Series
3 = Sport
4 = Laredo
5 = Limited
6 = Overland
7
Body Style
8 = 4 Dr. Sport Utility (74)
8
Engine
S = 4.0L 6 Cyl. Gas (ERH)
N = 4.7L 8 Cyl.Gas (EVA)
J = 4.7L 8 Cyl. H/O (EVC)
9
Check Digit
0 = Check Digit
0 = Check Digit
10
Model Year
X = 1999
4 = 2004
11
Assembly Plant
C = Jefferson Assembly
Y = STEYR Assembly
C = Jefferson North Assembly
12 thru 17
Vehicle Build Sequence
Model Year Assembly Sequence
Group - 1
Component Parts for Mopar Accessories
001-100
Audio & Electronics
001-200
Carriers & Cargo Hauling
001-300
Driving Convenience
001-500
Exterior Protection
001-600
Fog Lights & Electrical
001-800
Interior Storage
001-900
Security
2004 WJ
Group - 1 Component Parts for Mopar Accessories
Illustration Title
Group-Fig. No.
Audio & Electronics
Player Kit 10-Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fig. 1 - 115
Satelite Receiver Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .