Engine/vin ID: Other Dodge Dakota WS

Example VIN

Numbers preceding the explanations in the legend below refer to the sequence of characters as listed on VIN identification label.

1. 1 B 7 F B 3 5 X 9 R S 0 0 0 0 0 1
2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

VIN Definition Breakdown

1. 1 - Indicates Nation of Origin.
2. 2 - Indicates Manufacturer.
3. 3 - Indicates Vehicle Type.
4. 4 - Indicates Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
5. 5 - Indicates Vehicle Line.
6. 6 - Indicates Vehicle Series.
7. 7 - Indicates Body Type
8. 8 - Indicates Engine Code.
9. 9 - Indicates Check Digit.
10. 10 - Indicates Model Year.
11. 11 - Indicates Assembly Plant.
12. 12-17 - Indicate Plant Sequential Number.

2.5L

Engine serial number is located on rear face of engine block, below cylinder head.

3.0L, 3.3L & 3.8L

Engine serial number is located on right rear of engine block, just below cylinder head.

3.9L, 5.2L & 5.9L

Engine serial number is on machine pad, located on left front corner of block.

5.9L DIESEL

Engine serial number is on lower left front of block in front of engine mount.

8.0L

Engine serial number is located on lower left front of block in front of engine mount.