MODEL COVERAGE
| MODEL | BODY CODE | ENGINE | ENGINE ID (1) | FUEL SYSTEM | IGNITION SYSTEM |
|---|
| Cab & Chassis (2500) | BR | 5.7L V8 | D | SFI(3) | DIS (5) |
| — | — | 5.9L 6-Cyl. Diesel - High Output | C | DFI (4) | N/A |
| — | — | 5.9L 6-Cyl. Diesel | 6 | DFI (4) | N/A |
| — | — | 8.0L V10 | W | SFI (3) | DIS (5) |
| Cab & Chassis (3500) | BR | 5.9L 6-Cyl Diesel | 6 | DFI (4) | N/A |
| — | — | 5.9L 6-Cyl. Diesel | C | 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 | 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) | DIS (5) |
| Grand Caravan | RS | 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) |
| — | — | 5.7L V8 | D | SFI (3) | DIS (5) |
| — | — | 5.9L V8 | Z | SFI (3) | DIS (5) |
| Ram Pickup (2500) | (8) | 5.9L 6-Cyl. Diesel | 6 | DFI (4) | N/A |
| — | — | 5.9L 6-Cyl. Diesel - High Output | C | DFI (4) | N/A |
| — | — | 8.0L V10 | W | SFI (3) | DIS (5) |
| Ram Pickup (3500) | (8) | 5.7L V8 | D | SFI (3) | DIS (5) |
| — | — | 5.9L 6-Cyl. Diesel | 6 | DFI (4) | N/A |
| — | — | 5.9L 6-Cyl. Diesel - High OutPut | C | DFI (4) | N/A |
| — | — | 8.0L V10 | W | SFI (3) | DIS (5) |
| Ram Van (1500) | AB | 3.9L 6-Cyl | X | SFI (3) | DIS (5) |
| — | — | 5.2L V8 | Y | SFI (3) | DIS (5) |
| — | — | 5.9L V8 | Z | SFI (3) | DIS (5) |
| Ram Van (2500 & 3500) | AB | 5.2L V8 | Y | SFI (3) | DIS (5) |
| — | — | 5.2L V8 | T (9) | SFI (3) | DIS (5) |
| — | — | 5.9L V8 | Z | SFI (3) | DIS (5) |
| Town & Country | RS | 3.3L V6 | 3 (7) | SFI (3) | DIS (5) |
| — | — | 3.3L V6 | R | 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 | 3 (7) | 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). |
| (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). |
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate is attached to the top left side of the instrument panel. The VIN contains 17 characters that provide data concerning the vehicle.
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Scheme 1: VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
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VIN CHECK DIGIT
To protect the consumer from theft and possible fraud the manufacturer is required to include a Check Digit at the ninth position of the Vehicle Identification Number. The check digit is used by the manufacturer and government agencies to verify the authenticity of the vehicle and official documentation. The formula to use the check digit is not released to the general public.
MODEL/YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATIONS
| VIN Code | Model Year |
|---|
| 1 | 2001 |
| 2 | 2002 |
| 3 | 2003 |
MODEL/YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATION
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER LOCATIONS
| Application | Location |
|---|
| 2.4L 4-Cyl. |
| Caravan & Voyager | Rear Of Cylinder Block, Just Above Flywheel |
| 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) | 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 | Machined Pad At Left Front Corner Of Cylinder Block |
| 5.7L V8 |
| Cab & Chassis & Ram Pickup | Information Not Available From Manufacturer |
| 5.9L V8 |
| Dakota, Durango, Ram Pickup, Ram Van | 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 |
VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION LABEL
All vehicles are equipped with a combined VECI label. This label is located in the engine compartment. The VECI label contains the following
- Engine Family And Displacement
- Evaporative Family
- Emission Control System Schematic
- Certification Application
- Engine Timing Specifications (If Adjustable)
- Idle Speeds (If Adjustable)
- Spark Plug And Gap
The label also contains and engine vacuum schematic. There are unique labels for vehicles built for sale in the state of California and the country of Canada. Canadian labels are written in both the English and French languages. These labels are permanently attached and cannot be removed without defacing information and destroying label.
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VEHICLE SAFETY CERTIFICATION LABEL
A vehicle safety certification label is attached to every DaimlerChrysler Corporation vehicle. (Scheme 10) The label certifies that the vehicle conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The label also lists the following.
- Month and year of vehicle manufacture.
- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The gross front and rear axle weight ratings (GAWR's) are based on a minimum rim size and maximum cold tire inflation pressure.
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
- Type of vehicle.
- Type or rear wheels.
- Bar code.
- Month, Day and Hour (MDH) of final assembly.
- Paint and Trim codes.
- Country of origin.
Vehicle safety certification label is located on the driver-side door shut-face.
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