DaimlerChrysler Corp. Introduction - Trucks
| MODEL | BODY CODE | ENGINE | ENGINE ID (1) | FUEL SYSTEM | IGNITION SYSTEM |
|---|
| Cab & Chassis (2500) | BR | 5.9L V8 LD (2) | Z | SFI (3) | Hall Effect |
| — | — | 5.9L 6-Cyl. Diesel | 6 | DFI (4) | N/A |
| — | — | 8.0L V10 | W | SFI (3) | DIS (5) |
| Cab & Chassis (3500) | BR | 5.9L V8 HD (6) | 5 | SFI (3) | Hall Effect |
| — | — | 5.9L 6-Cyl. Diesel | 6 | DFI (4) | N/A |
| — | — | 8.0L V10 | W | SFI (3) | DIS (5) |
| Caravan | RS | 2.4L 4-Cyl. | B | SFI (3) | DIS (5) |
| — | — | 3.3L V6 | 3 (7) | SFI (3) | DIS (5) |
| Dakota | AN | 2.5L 4-Cyl. | P | SFI (3) | Hall Effect |
| — | — | 3.9L V6 | X | SFI (3) | Hall Effect |
| — | — | 4.7L V8 | N | SFI (3) | DIS (5) |
| — | — | 5.9L V8 | Z | SFI (3) | Hall Effect |
| Durango | DN | 4.7L V8 | N | SFI (3) | DIS (5) |
| — | — | 5.9L V8 | Z | SFI (3) | Hall Effect |
| Grand Caravan | RS | 3.3L V6 | R | SFI (3) | DIS (5) |
| — | — | 3.3L V6 | 3 (7) | SFI (3) | DIS (5) |
| — | — | 3.8L V6 | L | SFI (3) | DIS (5) |
| Ram Pickup (1500) | DR | 3.7L V6 | K | SFI (3) | DIS (5) |
| — | — | 4.7L V8 | N | SFI (3) | DIS (5) |
| — | — | 5.9L V8 | Z | SFI (3) | Hall Effect |
| Ram Pickup (2500) | (8) | 5.9L V8 (2) | Z | SFI (3) | Hall Effect |
| — | — | 5.9L 6-Cyl. Diesel | 6 | DFI (4) | N/A |
| — | — | 5.9L 6-Cyl. Diesel | 7 | DFI (4) | N/A |
| — | — | 8.0L V10 | W | SFI (3) | DIS (5) |
| Ram Pickup (3500) | (8) | 5.9L V8 LD (2) | Z | SFI (3) | Hall Effect |
| — | — | 5.9L V8 HD (6) | 5 | SFI (3) | Hall Effect |
| — | — | 5.9L 6-Cyl. Diesel | 6 | DFI (4) | N/A |
| — | — | 5.9L 6-Cyl. Diesel | 7 | DFI (4) | N/A |
| — | — | 8.0L V10 | W | SFI (3) | DIS (5) |
| Ram Van (1500) | AB | 3.9L V6 | X | SFI (3) | Hall Effect |
| — | — | 5.2L V8 | Y | SFI (3) | Hall Effect |
| — | — | 5.9L V8 | Z | SFI (3) | Hall Effect |
| Ram Van (2500 & 3500) | AB | 5.2L V8 | Y | SFI (3) | Hall Effect |
| — | — | 5.2L V8 | T (9) | SFI (3) | Hall Effect |
| — | — | 5.9L V8 | Z | SFI (3) | Hall Effect |
| Ram Wagon (1500) | AB | 3.9L V6 | X | SFI (3) | Hall Effect |
| — | — | 5.2L V8 | Y | SFI (3) | Hall Effect |
| Ram Wagon (2500 & 3500) | AB | 5.2L V8 | Y | SFI (3) | Hall Effect |
| — | — | 5.2L V8 | T (9) | SFI (3) | Hall Effect |
| — | — | 5.9L V8 | Z | SFI (3) | Hall Effect |
| Town & Country | RS | 3.3L V6 | G (10) | SFI (3) | DIS (5) |
| — | — | 3.8L V6 | L | SFI (3) | DIS (5) |
| Voyager | RS | 2.4L 4-Cyl. | B | SFI (3) | DIS (5) |
| — | — | 3.3L V6 | G (10) | SFI (3) | DIS (5) |
| (1) Engine may be identified by 8th character of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). (2) Light-duty emissions. (3) Sequential Fuel Injection. (4) Diesel Fuel Injection. (5) Distributorless Ignition System. (6) Heavy-duty emissions. (7) Engine code "3" indicates flex-fuel. (8) Body code for standard pickup is BR. Body code for Club Cab and Quad Cab is BE. (9) Engine code "T" indicates Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). (10) Engine code "G" indicates flex-fuel. |
| (1) | Engine may be identified by 8th character of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). |
| (3) | Sequential Fuel Injection. |
| (4) | Diesel Fuel Injection. |
| (5) | Distributorless Ignition System. |
| (7) | Engine code "3" indicates flex-fuel. |
| (8) | Body code for standard pickup is BR. Body code for Club Cab and Quad Cab is BE. |
| (9) | Engine code "T" indicates Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). |
| (10) | Engine code "G" indicates flex-fuel. |
Scheme 1
MODEL/YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATIONS
| VIN Code | Model Year |
|---|
| Y | 2000 |
| 1 | 2001 |
| 2 | 2002 |
MODEL/YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATION
ENGINE CODE LOCATION
| Application | Location |
|---|
| 2.4L 4-Cyl. |
| Caravan & Voyager | Rear Of Cylinder Block, Just Above Flywheel |
| 2.5L 4-Cyl. |
| Dakota | Machined Pad On Right Side Of Cyl. Block, Between Cylinders No. 3 & 4 |
| 3.3L V6 |
| Caravan, Grand Caravan, Town & Country, & Voyager | Rear Of Cylinder Block, Just Below Cylinder Head |
| 3.7L V6 |
| Ram Pickup (1500) | Right Front Side Of Engine Block |
| 3.8L V6 |
| Grand Caravan, & Town & Country | Rear Of Cylinder Block, Just Below Cylinder Head |
| 3.9L V6 |
| Dakota, Ram Van (1500) & Ram Wagon (1500) | Machined Pad At Left Front Corner Of Cylinder Block |
| 4.7L V6 |
| Dakota, Durango & Ram Pickup (1500) | Information Is Not Available From Manufacturer |
| 5.2L V8 |
| Ram Van & Ram Wagon | Machined Pad At Left Front Corner Of Cylinder Block |
| 5.9L V8 |
| Cab & Chassis, Dakota, Durango, Ram Pickup, Ram Van & Ram Wagon | Machined Pad At Left Front Corner Of Cylinder Block |
| 5.9L 6-Cyl. Diesel |
| Cab & Chassis, & Ram Pickup (2500 & 3500) | On Engine Data Plate Located On Left Side Of Engine, Also Stamped On Right Side Of Cyl. Block, Above Oil Cooler |
| 8.0L V10 |
| Cab & Chassis, & Ram Pickup (3500) | Lower Left Front Corner Of Cylinder Block, In Front Of Engine Mount |
