5.9 R/T
03-29-2012, 03:21 AM
Ok so here is another 1997-2004 Dodge Dakota VIN decoder...
I know, it's been done a few times, but there are always things that don't match or aren't clear, so I tried to redo it but more accurate... Hope this is better, even if some points might be not be totally clear...
Digit 1: (Country where it was built) 1 (USA) / 9 (Brazil)
Digit 2: (Companie who built it) B (Dodge 97-02) / D (Dodge 03-04)
Digit 3: (Vehicule type) 7 (Truck)
Digit 4: (Vehicule weight) F (4001-5000lbs)(RC 2WD or CC 4cyl.) / G (5001-6000lbs.)(RC 4x4 or CC 6cyl./8cyl. or 00 QC) / H (6001-7000lbs.)(01-04 QC)
Digit 5: (Drivetrain) G (4x4) / L (2WD)
Digit 6: (Trim package) 1 (Base model or SXT) / 2 (All 97-00 trucks any trim, 01 QC) / 3 (Sport or 98-02 R/T) / 4 (SLT) / 7 (03 R/T)
Digit 7: (Cab configuration) A (00-01 Quad cab) / 2 (Club cab) / 3 (97 Club cab) / 6 (Regular cab) / 8 (02-04 Quad cab)
Digit 8: (Engine size) K (3.7L) / N (4.7L) / P (2.5L) / X (3.9) / Y (5.2) / Z (5.9L)
Digit 9: (Check digit) Only a check digit, says nothing on the truck's info
Digit 10: (Year) V (1997) / W (1998) / X (1999) / Y (2000) / 1 (2001) / 2 (2002) / 3 (2003) / 4 (2004)
Digit 11: (Assembly plant) S (Warren, MI)
Digit 12 to 17: (Build sequence) The last 6 digits represent the build sequence of the truck
So this is as close as it gets... At least with what I've seen...
I know, it's been done a few times, but there are always things that don't match or aren't clear, so I tried to redo it but more accurate... Hope this is better, even if some points might be not be totally clear...
Digit 1: (Country where it was built) 1 (USA) / 9 (Brazil)
Digit 2: (Companie who built it) B (Dodge 97-02) / D (Dodge 03-04)
Digit 3: (Vehicule type) 7 (Truck)
Digit 4: (Vehicule weight) F (4001-5000lbs)(RC 2WD or CC 4cyl.) / G (5001-6000lbs.)(RC 4x4 or CC 6cyl./8cyl. or 00 QC) / H (6001-7000lbs.)(01-04 QC)
Digit 5: (Drivetrain) G (4x4) / L (2WD)
Digit 6: (Trim package) 1 (Base model or SXT) / 2 (All 97-00 trucks any trim, 01 QC) / 3 (Sport or 98-02 R/T) / 4 (SLT) / 7 (03 R/T)
Digit 7: (Cab configuration) A (00-01 Quad cab) / 2 (Club cab) / 3 (97 Club cab) / 6 (Regular cab) / 8 (02-04 Quad cab)
Digit 8: (Engine size) K (3.7L) / N (4.7L) / P (2.5L) / X (3.9) / Y (5.2) / Z (5.9L)
Digit 9: (Check digit) Only a check digit, says nothing on the truck's info
Digit 10: (Year) V (1997) / W (1998) / X (1999) / Y (2000) / 1 (2001) / 2 (2002) / 3 (2003) / 4 (2004)
Digit 11: (Assembly plant) S (Warren, MI)
Digit 12 to 17: (Build sequence) The last 6 digits represent the build sequence of the truck
So this is as close as it gets... At least with what I've seen...