For 1990-2009 cars only
The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN plate is located on the upper LH corner of the Instrument Panel and can be seen through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle:
Position | Definition | Character | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Country of Origin | 1 | U.S.A. |
2 | Manufacturer | G | General Motors |
3 | Make | 6 | Cadillac |
4-5 | Carline/Series | E/L E/T | Eldorado Eldorado ETC |
6 | Body Style | 1 | 2 Door Coupe |
7 | Restraint System | 4 | Active (Manual) Belts w/Driver & Passenger Inflatable Restraint System (Frontal & Side) |
8 | Engine Type | Y 9 | L-37 V8 MFI 4.6 LD8 V8 MFI 4.6 |
9 | Check Digit | 2 | Check Digit |
10 | Model Year | 1 | 2001 |
11 | Plant Location | M | Lansing, MI |
12-17 | Plant Sequence Number | 800001 | Plant Sequence Number |
