Decoding Your Jeep TJ’s VIN Number
Category: ArticlesEver wonder what those codes on the VIN of your Jeep TJ mean? The VIN or Vehicle Identification Number is a unique 17 digit number which tells you how your Jeep rolled out of the factory. It can be useful with Jeeps since they usually do not stay stock for long. So if you want to know what your TJ came with stock, Jeep Treads is coming to the rescue by bringing you this chart to help you decode your Jeep’s VIN tag. Enjoy
Jeep TJ 1997 - 2006
| Position | Definition | Codes |
| 1 | Country of Origin | 1= United States |
| 2 | Make | J= Jeep |
| 3 | Vehicle Type | 4= MPV |
| 4 | Gross Vehicle Weight | E= 3001-4000 lbs F= 4001-5000 lbs |
| 5 | Vehicle Line | Y= Wrangler A= Wrangler (Left Hand Drive) 4= Wrangler (Right Hand Drive) |
| 6 | Series | 1997-2000 1= Sport 2= SE 4= Sahara 2001 - 2006 2= SE 3= X 4= Sport 5= Sahara 6= Rubicon |
| 7 | Body Style | 9= Open Body |
| 8 | Engine | H= 2.5L Leaded Gas P= 2.5L Unleaded Gas S= 4.0L Unleaded Gas V= 4.0L Leaded Gas |
| 9 | Check Digit | No Meaning |
| 10 | Model Year | V= 1997 W= 1998 Y= 2000 1= 2001 2= 2002 3= 2003 4= 2004 5= 2005 6= 2006 |
| 11 | Assembly Plant | P= Toledo #2 |
| 12-17 | Vehicle Build Sequence | 6 Digit Number |