


International Engine Lookup Code A VIN
The Society of Automotive Engineers are the ones who assign WMI’s to countries and manufacturers. 2 is Canada and the number 3 represents Mexico. For example, numbers, 1, 4 and 5 represent the U.S. How to decode a VIN?Digits 1 through 3 combined is the WMI, (World Manufacturer Identifier).The first digit of the VIN number is the country of origin or final processing plant. There will also be a sticker on the side of the driver’s door, or on the inside of the driver’s side pillar or bulkhead.VIN’s are also be stored within electronic devices within newer cars and trucks for security reasons. Look to the very bottom of the windshield to read it.
Vehicle DescriptorDigits 4 through 8 represent the vehicle descriptor section.This is information such as model type, restraint types, body type, engine, and transmission. 1 for the US as the country of origin, G for General Motors and C for Truck. For example, a Chevrolet truck VIN would start as ‘1GC’.
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