Position | Definition | Character | Description |
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) SystemThe VIN plate (1) is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN plate is located on the upper left corner of the instrument panel and can be seen through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle. | |||
1-3 | World Make Identifier | 2S3 | Canadian Built Suzuki MPV |
4 | Line | D | Suzuki XL-7, Class D GVWR 5001-6000# |
5 | Chassis Type | A | A=AWD, B=FWD |
6-7 | Grade Type | 91 | 11=XL-7 2 Row, 21=XL-7 3 Row, 41=Canada Only, 51=Luxury DVD 3 Row Package, 71=Limited DVD Package, 91=Limited Platinum Package |
8 | Engine Type | 7 | 3.6L V6 SFI 60 Degree V Aluminum RPO LY7 |
9 | Check Digit | Varies | Check Digit |
10 | Model Year | 8 | 2008 |
11 | Plant Location | 6 | CAMI, Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada |
12-17 | Plant Sequence Number | -- | Plant Sequence Number |
VIN Derivative CharactersAll engines and transmissions are stamped with a partial VIN. This table identifies the different VIN derivative characters and their respective positions. | |||
1 | Division | S | Suzuki |
2 | Model Year | 8 | 2008 |
3 | Plant Location | 6 | CAMI, Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada |
4-9 | Plant Sequence Number | -- | Plant Sequence Number |
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. | |||
AF33-5 M09-M45 Transaxle ID and VIN Derivative LocationsRefer to Transmission Identification Information . | |||
3.6L LY7 Engine ID and VIN Derivative LocationsRefer to Engine Identification . |