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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 10:39 AM
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Where can I find info on decoding the VIN on momma's new 06 x-fire roadster?
Oh, the VIN is 1C3AN65L26X064XXX

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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Wanatah
Where can I find info on decoding the VIN on momma's new 06 x-fire roadster?
Oh, the VIN is 1C3AN65L26X064XXX

Thnaks!
try this it's the vin breakdown
 
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 12:25 PM
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Default Re: Decoding x-fire VIN

Hey! Thanks a bunch! One question on digit 6, which in my case is a 6. The decode shows a "5" stands for "premium" but does not show what 6 stands for.
Watanah
 
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 12:36 PM
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Default Re: Decoding x-fire VIN

Originally Posted by robby363
try this it's the vin breakdown
Robby,

There is something wrong with the chart you have attached. It shows that the crossfire VIN starts with a "4" but every Crossfire VIN I've ever seen starts with a one (1).
 
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 12:43 PM
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I noticed that to here's another one that looks more accurate.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Wanatah
Hey! Thanks a bunch! One question on digit 6, which in my case is a 6. The decode shows a "5" stands for "premium" but does not show what 6 stands for.
Watanah

I believe the "6" designates the car as an "SE" edition, which is a "Base" Roadster with SRT6 wheels and offered in Blaze Red only.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 01:58 PM
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[/IMG]Thanks x-fire. Makes sense, as that is exactly what it is.
 

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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 02:44 PM
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Default Re: Decoding x-fire VIN

If the Crossfire is mfg in Germany, how come it doesn't start with a "W"
BMW: WBA....
Audi: WAULT......

North American codes are usually 1,2,3

Anyone know why?
 
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 04:04 PM
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Default Re: Decoding x-fire VIN

Originally Posted by Jeep2Xfire
If the Crossfire is mfg in Germany, how come it doesn't start with a "W"
BMW: WBA....
Audi: WAULT......
Mercedes-Benz: WDBJ....
 
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by CrossfireLTD
I believe the "6" designates the car as an "SE" edition, which is a "Base" Roadster with SRT6 wheels and offered in Blaze Red only.
I thought "6" in the 6th VIN position is for a "Limited".
 
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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 07:16 AM
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Hmmm. interesting and somewhat confusing. I believe the 1 in the first digit really means "made for -- market" meaning 1 for US market. If you look at the 11th digit, which is "X" indicating the Osnabruck Germany assembly plant.

Still confused about the 6th and 7th digits tho.

Wanatah
 
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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 07:49 AM
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The sixth position on my vin is 7, otherwisw all numbers match. Thanks for the information.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 10:51 AM
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This file might explain a little better on page G-28.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 02:51 PM
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Robby, Thanks for that PDF. Explains a lot...all except for position 7, which shows possibilities of 3, 6, 7 and 9. Mine is 5 in that position. No biggie tho, thatnks again!

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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Wanatah
Robby, Thanks for that PDF. Explains a lot...all except for position 7, which shows possibilities of 3, 6, 7 and 9. Mine is 5 in that position. No biggie tho, thatnks again!

Wanatah
The 5 is for a 2 dr. convertible, yours is a convertible isn't it?

 
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 02:59 PM
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That is correct. Pics in my gallery. Thanks for the file, a wealth of info there!

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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by robby363
This file might explain a little better on page G-28.
One more wrinkle to iron out. There is no location code for Affalterbach, Germany. AMG plant. Isn't that where SRTs were assembled, or did they source parts from there?
 
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeep2Xfire
One more wrinkle to iron out. There is no location code for Affalterbach, Germany. AMG plant. Isn't that where SRTs were assembled, or did they source parts from there?
The 11th digit x is the assembly plant. Maybe the car was made in one assembly plant and the AMG motor and tranny put in at Affalterbach, or maybe they sent the motor and transmission over to Osnabruck where the car was made.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 05:15 PM
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Default Re: Decoding x-fire VIN

Originally Posted by robby363
try this it's the vin breakdown
That's funny it shows Chrysler as the assembler in germany!
 
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 11:41 PM
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That's funny it shows Chrysler as the assembler in germany!
It's bad enough they can't fix them, they can't get their vin's straight either.
 
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