VIN question
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VIN question
I have ordered a 2005 TSX and don't want to wait for it. My dealer said they would trade with another dealer if they could find one at another dealer. I check on all the Acura dealers that I can find in the state for the car I am looking for. I have noticed that a lot websites have the VIN number. I have learned from searches on this great website:
Example:
VINs with JH4CL95 should be TSX's with 6MT
VINs with JH4CL96 should be TSX's with 5AT
For the TSX, the 8th digit determines the navigation option. 8 is no navi; 9 is navi.
This means that for US TSX's, the first 8 digits must be one of:
JH4CL958
JH4CL959
JH4CL968
JH4CL969
This has been very helpful since I am looking for a 6mt/Navi car, just look for 959 (really cool porsche). My question is, do any of the other numbers indicate interior or exterior colors? I am looking for a CG or SSM with ebony interior. Any help would be appreciated.
Example:
VINs with JH4CL95 should be TSX's with 6MT
VINs with JH4CL96 should be TSX's with 5AT
For the TSX, the 8th digit determines the navigation option. 8 is no navi; 9 is navi.
This means that for US TSX's, the first 8 digits must be one of:
JH4CL958
JH4CL959
JH4CL968
JH4CL969
This has been very helpful since I am looking for a 6mt/Navi car, just look for 959 (really cool porsche). My question is, do any of the other numbers indicate interior or exterior colors? I am looking for a CG or SSM with ebony interior. Any help would be appreciated.
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Easier to just post the whole thing
1st character- Identifies the country in which the vehicle was manufactured.
For example: U.S.A.(1or4), Canada(2), Mexico(3), Japan(J), Korea(K), England(S), Germany(W), Italy(Z)
2nd character- Identifies the manufacturer. For example; Audi(A),
BMW(B), Buick(4), Cadillac(6), Chevrolet(1), Chrysler(C), Dodge(B),
Ford(F), GM Canada(7), General Motors(G), Honda(H), Jaquar(A), Lincoln(L), Mercedes Benz(D), Mercury(M), Nissan(N), Oldsmobile(3), Pontiac(2or5), Plymouth(P), Saturn(8), Toyota(T), VW(V), Volvo(V).
3rd character- Identifies vehicle type or manufacturing division.
4th to 8th characters- Identifies vehicle features such as body style, engine type, model, series, etc.
9th character- Identifies VIN accuracy as check digit.
10th character- Identifies the model year. For example: 1988(J), 1989(K), 1990(L), 1991(M), 1992(N), 1993(P), 1994(R), 1995(S), 1996(T),
1997(V), 1998(W), 1999(X), 2000(Y)------2001(1), 2002(2), 2003(3)
11th character- Identifies the assembly plant for the vehicle.
12th to 17th characters- Identifies the sequence of the vehicle for production
as it rolled of the manufacturers assembly line.
For example: U.S.A.(1or4), Canada(2), Mexico(3), Japan(J), Korea(K), England(S), Germany(W), Italy(Z)
2nd character- Identifies the manufacturer. For example; Audi(A),
BMW(B), Buick(4), Cadillac(6), Chevrolet(1), Chrysler(C), Dodge(B),
Ford(F), GM Canada(7), General Motors(G), Honda(H), Jaquar(A), Lincoln(L), Mercedes Benz(D), Mercury(M), Nissan(N), Oldsmobile(3), Pontiac(2or5), Plymouth(P), Saturn(8), Toyota(T), VW(V), Volvo(V).
3rd character- Identifies vehicle type or manufacturing division.
4th to 8th characters- Identifies vehicle features such as body style, engine type, model, series, etc.
9th character- Identifies VIN accuracy as check digit.
10th character- Identifies the model year. For example: 1988(J), 1989(K), 1990(L), 1991(M), 1992(N), 1993(P), 1994(R), 1995(S), 1996(T),
1997(V), 1998(W), 1999(X), 2000(Y)------2001(1), 2002(2), 2003(3)
11th character- Identifies the assembly plant for the vehicle.
12th to 17th characters- Identifies the sequence of the vehicle for production
as it rolled of the manufacturers assembly line.
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On Car Search, when they decode a car, don't they get the color off of the vin? Or is it the build sheat or something else stamped on the car? I was thinking it was from the vin, that is why I asked about the color. Maybe I am wrong, or maybe times have changed since the 60s. Anyway, thanks for the information.
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Has anyone signed up for ownerlink on the acura website? When you enter your vin, it automatically determines your car and post a picture of it. The picture of mine is black, and my TSX is also black. Anyone else get a different color picture than their own car?
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Originally Posted by jwb998
On Car Search, when they decode a car, don't they get the color off of the vin? Or is it the build sheat or something else stamped on the car? I was thinking it was from the vin, that is why I asked about the color. Maybe I am wrong, or maybe times have changed since the 60s. Anyway, thanks for the information.
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12877
Originally Posted by Post #2 from thread link
17 Digit vehicle identification number
Posted by TonyTSX
The 17 digit VIN (for all vehicles since 1981)
1st digit - Country in which the vehicle was manufactured. Example: (1 or 4) U.S., (2) Canada, (3) Mexico, (6) Australia, (9) Brazil, (J) Japan, (K) Korea, (L) Taiwan, (S) England, (V) France, (W) Germany, (Y) Sweden, (Z) Italy.
2nd digit - Manufacturer. Code partially dependant on digit 1. Example; (1) Chevrolet, (2 or 5) Pontiac, (3) Oldsmobile, (4) Buick, (6) Cadillac, (7) GM Canada, (8) Saturn or Isuzu, (9) Acura, (A) AMC, Audi, Jaguar or Maserati, (B) Dodge or BMW, (C) AMC or Chrysler, (D) Mercedes-Benz, (F) Ford, (G) GM or Suzuki, (H) Honda, (J) Jeep, (L) Lincoln or Daewoo, (M) Mercury, (N) Nissan, (P) Plymouth, (T) Toyota, (V) VW or Volvo.
3rd digit - Vehicle type or manufacturing division - code dependant on digits 1 and/or 2.
4th to 8th digits - Features; such as body style, engine code, series, trim, etc. - code dependant on digits 1, 2, 3 and/or 10.
9th digit - Check digit to identify VIN accuracy.
10th digit - Model year. (B) 1981, (C) 1982, (D) 1983, (E) 1984, (F) 1985, (G) 1986, (H) 1987, (J) 1988, (K) 1989, (L) 1990, (M) 1991, (N) 1992, (P) 1993, (R) 1994, (S) 1995, (T) 1996, (V) 1997, (W) 1998, (X) 1999, (Y) 2000, (1) 2001, (2) 2002, (3) 2003, (4) 2004, (5) 2005, (6) 2006, (7) 2007, (8) 2008, (9) 2009, (A) 2010, (B) 2011, (C) 2012, etc.
11th digit - Assembly plant - code dependant on digits 1, 2, 3 and/or 10; Examples (list is not complete): (A) Lakewood, GA or Sindelfingen, Germany. (B) Lansing, MI, Baltimore, MD, Oakville, ON or Pupyong, Korea. (C) Lansing, MI. (D) Doraville, GA. (E) Linden, NJ, Pontiac, MI or Mishawaka, IN. (F) Fairfax, KS or Flint, MI. (G) Framingham, MA. (H) Flint, MI or Alliston, ON. (J) Janesville, WI or Fenton, MO. (K) Leeds, MO, Kenosha, WI, or Kosai, Japan. (L) Van Nuys, CA. (M) Lansing, MI or Puebla, Mexico (N) Norwood, OH. (R) Arlington, TX or Windsor, ON. (S) St. Louis, MO, Ramos Arizpe, Mexico or Warren, MI. (T) Tarrytown, NY, Edison, NJ or Shreveport, LA. (U) Hamtramck, MI. (V) Pontiac, MI. (W) Willow Run, MI or Iwata, Japan. (X) Fairfax, KS. (Y) Wilmington, DE. (Z) Fremont, CA, Spring Hill, TN, Fort Wayne, IN or Hazelwood, MO. (0) Pontiac, MI. (1) Wentzville, MO or Oshawa, ON. (2) Moraine, OH or St. Therese, QC. (3) Detroit, MI, Kawasaki, Japan or St. Eustache, QC. (4) Orion, MI or Scarborough, ON. (5) Bowling Green, KY or London, ON. (6) Oklahoma City, OK or Ingersoll, ON. (7) Lordstown, OH, Wixom, MI or Fujisawa, Japan. (8) Shreveport, LA (9) Detroit, MI, Tillsonburg, ON or Oshawa, ON.
12th to 17th digits - Sequential production number
Posted by TonyTSX
The 17 digit VIN (for all vehicles since 1981)
1st digit - Country in which the vehicle was manufactured. Example: (1 or 4) U.S., (2) Canada, (3) Mexico, (6) Australia, (9) Brazil, (J) Japan, (K) Korea, (L) Taiwan, (S) England, (V) France, (W) Germany, (Y) Sweden, (Z) Italy.
2nd digit - Manufacturer. Code partially dependant on digit 1. Example; (1) Chevrolet, (2 or 5) Pontiac, (3) Oldsmobile, (4) Buick, (6) Cadillac, (7) GM Canada, (8) Saturn or Isuzu, (9) Acura, (A) AMC, Audi, Jaguar or Maserati, (B) Dodge or BMW, (C) AMC or Chrysler, (D) Mercedes-Benz, (F) Ford, (G) GM or Suzuki, (H) Honda, (J) Jeep, (L) Lincoln or Daewoo, (M) Mercury, (N) Nissan, (P) Plymouth, (T) Toyota, (V) VW or Volvo.
3rd digit - Vehicle type or manufacturing division - code dependant on digits 1 and/or 2.
4th to 8th digits - Features; such as body style, engine code, series, trim, etc. - code dependant on digits 1, 2, 3 and/or 10.
9th digit - Check digit to identify VIN accuracy.
10th digit - Model year. (B) 1981, (C) 1982, (D) 1983, (E) 1984, (F) 1985, (G) 1986, (H) 1987, (J) 1988, (K) 1989, (L) 1990, (M) 1991, (N) 1992, (P) 1993, (R) 1994, (S) 1995, (T) 1996, (V) 1997, (W) 1998, (X) 1999, (Y) 2000, (1) 2001, (2) 2002, (3) 2003, (4) 2004, (5) 2005, (6) 2006, (7) 2007, (8) 2008, (9) 2009, (A) 2010, (B) 2011, (C) 2012, etc.
11th digit - Assembly plant - code dependant on digits 1, 2, 3 and/or 10; Examples (list is not complete): (A) Lakewood, GA or Sindelfingen, Germany. (B) Lansing, MI, Baltimore, MD, Oakville, ON or Pupyong, Korea. (C) Lansing, MI. (D) Doraville, GA. (E) Linden, NJ, Pontiac, MI or Mishawaka, IN. (F) Fairfax, KS or Flint, MI. (G) Framingham, MA. (H) Flint, MI or Alliston, ON. (J) Janesville, WI or Fenton, MO. (K) Leeds, MO, Kenosha, WI, or Kosai, Japan. (L) Van Nuys, CA. (M) Lansing, MI or Puebla, Mexico (N) Norwood, OH. (R) Arlington, TX or Windsor, ON. (S) St. Louis, MO, Ramos Arizpe, Mexico or Warren, MI. (T) Tarrytown, NY, Edison, NJ or Shreveport, LA. (U) Hamtramck, MI. (V) Pontiac, MI. (W) Willow Run, MI or Iwata, Japan. (X) Fairfax, KS. (Y) Wilmington, DE. (Z) Fremont, CA, Spring Hill, TN, Fort Wayne, IN or Hazelwood, MO. (0) Pontiac, MI. (1) Wentzville, MO or Oshawa, ON. (2) Moraine, OH or St. Therese, QC. (3) Detroit, MI, Kawasaki, Japan or St. Eustache, QC. (4) Orion, MI or Scarborough, ON. (5) Bowling Green, KY or London, ON. (6) Oklahoma City, OK or Ingersoll, ON. (7) Lordstown, OH, Wixom, MI or Fujisawa, Japan. (8) Shreveport, LA (9) Detroit, MI, Tillsonburg, ON or Oshawa, ON.
12th to 17th digits - Sequential production number
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Originally Posted by GIBSON6594
Has anyone signed up for ownerlink on the acura website? When you enter your vin, it automatically determines your car and post a picture of it. The picture of mine is black, and my TSX is also black. Anyone else get a different color picture than their own car?
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Originally Posted by Viking
I signed up for Ownerlink but my car is NHBP, so I see a black TSX also. The ownerlink has good info on prices for replacement parts for the TSX from their estore.
I am on the owner link as well and I have a picture of a CG TSX... and yes, I have a CG.
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Originally Posted by GIBSON6594
Eureka...my theory is that color info is in the VIN # 
It's been awhile since I registered, did we have to enter the dealership where we purchased the car or was it automatically entered when we put in the vin number. I would think the dealer submits the info to Acura for the ownerlink database when the car is sold. I received an email from Acura with my username and password to access ownerlink and the e-mail mentioned the dealership where I bought my car. I forgot if the email was from initially registering into ownerlink or if that was an invite to access ownerlink.
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Originally Posted by Viking
Well the color could be from the sequential production number or the dealer updated the info into the ownerlink database.
It's been awhile since I registered, did we have to enter the dealership where we purchased the car or was it automatically entered when we put in the vin number. I would think the dealer submits the info to Acura for the ownerlink database when the car is sold. I received an email from Acura with my username and password to access ownerlink and the e-mail mentioned the dealership where I bought my car. I forgot if the email was from initially registering into ownerlink or if that was an invite to access ownerlink.
It's been awhile since I registered, did we have to enter the dealership where we purchased the car or was it automatically entered when we put in the vin number. I would think the dealer submits the info to Acura for the ownerlink database when the car is sold. I received an email from Acura with my username and password to access ownerlink and the e-mail mentioned the dealership where I bought my car. I forgot if the email was from initially registering into ownerlink or if that was an invite to access ownerlink.
I don't remember either :blaze:
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the color code is on the drivers side door jamb "b pillar" the nhbp color code i believe is B-92P. the cg color code is NH-658P. on the "plaque" you will also find the interior color code. ssm is NH-623M.
the color is not on the vin. and yes dealers do send acura your info that is y owners link is the same color for ur car.
hope that helps
the color is not on the vin. and yes dealers do send acura your info that is y owners link is the same color for ur car.
hope that helps
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