VIN number
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You can't decipher the build time directly from the VIN. There is a stamp on the driver's side door frame that tells the build date.
Here is really good link:
http://www.acura-tl.com/forums/showt...threadid=67654
Here is a quote from that link so that you don't have to click the link:
Here is really good link:
http://www.acura-tl.com/forums/showt...threadid=67654
Here is a quote from that link so that you don't have to click the link:
Originally Posted by Hybrid
How to decode:
Example VIN: 19U UA6 5 5 * 4 A 000001
In order of grouping above (note added spaces):
19U Honda of America Mfg., Inc. USA, Acura Passenger Vehicle
UA6 Acura TL/J32A3 (model code)
5 for 6 speed, 6 for 5 spd. Automatic (kind of backwards)
2 for A/T, 5 for 6 spd. M/T, 6 for 6 spd. M/T with hi-per tire option
Check digit - there's a formula for this that can be found with a web search. Basically, it's a letter or number calculated based on other VIN letters/numbers. If it's "wrong", it means the VIN is wrong.
Model Year (4 is 2004)
Factory Code (A is Marysville, Ohio)
Serial number (starts with 000001 for USA model, starts with 800001 for Canadian model)
The example code above would be a 6 speed manual without the summer tire option. Check digit wouldn't normally be a *.
Example VIN: 19U UA6 5 5 * 4 A 000001
In order of grouping above (note added spaces):
19U Honda of America Mfg., Inc. USA, Acura Passenger Vehicle
UA6 Acura TL/J32A3 (model code)
5 for 6 speed, 6 for 5 spd. Automatic (kind of backwards)
2 for A/T, 5 for 6 spd. M/T, 6 for 6 spd. M/T with hi-per tire option
Check digit - there's a formula for this that can be found with a web search. Basically, it's a letter or number calculated based on other VIN letters/numbers. If it's "wrong", it means the VIN is wrong.
Model Year (4 is 2004)
Factory Code (A is Marysville, Ohio)
Serial number (starts with 000001 for USA model, starts with 800001 for Canadian model)
The example code above would be a 6 speed manual without the summer tire option. Check digit wouldn't normally be a *.
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Originally Posted by rescueswimmer
Ok now that I have that figured out anybody know what are the later build numbers that have most of the first year bugs worked out thanks again
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Originally Posted by rescueswimmer
Ok now that I have that figured out anybody know what are the later build numbers that have most of the first year bugs worked out thanks again
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