The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate (1) is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN plate is located on the upper left corner of the instrument panel (I/P) and can be seen through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Position | Definition | Character | Description |
1 | Country of Origin | 1 | Canada |
2 | Manufacturer | G | General Motors |
3 | Make | 1 | Buick |
4 5 | Carline/Series | WS | Century |
6 | Body Style | 5 | Four-Door Sedan (GM Style 69) |
7 | Restraint System | 4 | Active Belt Manual w/Driver and Passenger Inflatable Restraint System Frontal |
8 | Engine Type | J | RPO LG8, 3.1 Liter, 6-Cylinder, SFI |
9 | Check Digit | X | Check Digit |
10 | Model Year | 5 | 2005 |
11 | Plant Location | 4 | Oshawa #2, ON |
12-17 | Plant Sequence Number | W | 400001 |
Position | Definition | Character | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
All engines and transmissions are stamped or laser etched with a partial Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). This table identifies the different VIN derivative characters and their respective positions. | |||
1 | Division | 4 | Buick |
2 | Model Year | 5 | 2005 |
3 | Plant Location | 4 | Oshawa #2, ON |
4-9 | Plant Sequence Number | W | 400001 |
A VIN derivative can be used to determine if a vehicle contains the original engine or transmission by matching the VIN derivative positions to their accompanying positions in the complete VIN. | |||
4T65-E Transmission ID and VIN Derivative Locations
Refer to Transmission Identification Information in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.
The eight digit of the vehicle identification number (VIN) is the engine code letter, which identifies the engine. The adhesive backed labels attached to the engine, laser etching, or stamping in the engine block indicate the engine unit number/build date code. | |
The primary location of the VIN derivative for the 3100 LG8 engine is above the starter motor on the engine block. |
3.1L LG8 Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location,
Refer to Engine Identification in Engine Mechanical - 3.1L.
Model | Engine | Transmission | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Base | Option | Base | Option | |
Century | 3.1 Liter, 6-Cylinder, SFI (LG8) | x | Automatic 4 Speed 4T65-E (M15) | x |
