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- Subaru Engine Serial Number Decoder
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< Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN codes)
The number on the block is accentually a serial number for the engine cases, located across the top of the block on the bell housing portion and by the starter(for subaru). Depending on the manufacture this # can be an abbreviated version of the vin or just handed out in order they were manufactured as in a serial #. On the Engine Some Subaru engines have a code printed directly on the engine. This code helps you identify the engine's specifications and factory code. The first 11 digits indicate the engine's specifications and the last four digits indicate the code specific to your engine.
- NOTE: This information appears to not conform with current information
- Note: This information is incorrect for 4th Generation JDM Legacys.
How to decipher the serial number (VDS) on a Subaru? The vehicle descriptor section (VDS) is a tool that indicates the generation and the version of the vehicle. The model code or vehicle descriptor section (VDS) of a Subaru is located within the 17 digit serial number (VIN) of your vehicle. Our Subaru VIN decoder shows you the information hidden within your Subaru's Vehicle Identification Number. Simply enter a valid 17 digit Subaru VIN above and click the 'Decode' button to unlock the information. Details about the structure of the VIN are provided here and on the homepage.
Subaru uses a 17-character VIN format and code for vehicles sold in the United States. These rules also largely apply to the Saab 9-2x, a badge-engineered Subaru Impreza WRX wagon.
Subaru VIN code[edit]
The following sample is the sequence and meaning of each character in the Subaru VIN:
Position | Sample | Description |
---|---|---|
1 | J | World Manufacturer Identifier |
2 | F | |
3 | 1 | |
4 | C | Line type |
5 | X | Body style |
6 | 8 | Engine type |
7 | 6 | Model identifier |
8 | 5 | Restraint type |
9 | 9 | Check digit |
10 | T | Model year |
11 | H | Plant of manufacture & transmission type |
12 | 1 | Sequential production number |
13 | 0 | |
14 | 0 | |
15 | 2 | |
16 | 1 | |
17 | 6 |
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The above serial number describes the following vehicle built in Japan by Fuji Heavy Industries:
1996 Subaru Alcyone SVX, 3.3L EG33 engine, AWD 4EAT transmission, manual seat belts
with driver / passenger airbags. The 216th vehicle produced during the 1996 model year.
with driver / passenger airbags. The 216th vehicle produced during the 1996 model year.
Subaru WMIs[edit]
The WMI is specified in the first three characters of the Subaru VIN
WMI | Country | Description | Vehicle Types |
---|---|---|---|
JF1 | Japan | Fuji Heavy Industries | Passenger Vehicle |
JF2 | Japan | Fuji Heavy Industries | MPV |
4S3 | USA | Subaru-Isuzu Automotive / Subaru of Indiana Automotive | Passenger Vehicle |
4S4 | USA | Subaru-Isuzu Automotive / Subaru of Indiana Automotive | MPV |
Subaru Engine Type Code
MPV means Multi-Purpose Vehicle (station wagon, SUV, van or truck)
Line type[edit]
The line type is specified in the fourth character of the Subaru VIN
VIN Code | Description |
---|---|
A | DL/GL/GL-10/Leone/Loyale/Alcyone XT/XT6 |
B | Legacy/Baja |
C | Alcyone SVX |
G | Impreza |
K | Justy |
S | Forester |
V | WRX/LEVORG |
W | Tribeca/B9 Tribeca/Ascent |
Z | BRZ/FRS/GT86 |
Body style[edit]
The body style is specified in the fifth character of the Subaru VIN *This section is incorrect for 4th Gen Outbacks
VIN Code | Description |
---|---|
A | XX-94 Justy 3-Door |
B | 80-84 2nd gen. Leone/DL/GL sedan |
C | 1st gen. Sedan (Impreza/Legacy); 85-94 Leone/DL/GL/Loyale sedan |
D | XX-94 Justy 5-Door; 2nd gen. Sedan (Impreza/Legacy) |
E | 3rd gen. Sedan (Impreza/Legacy) |
F | 1st gen. Wagon (raised-roof Legacy/Impreza/Forester); 80-89 2nd gen. Leone/DL/GL hatchback |
G | 2nd gen. Wagon (raised-roof Legacy/Outback/Impreza/Forester); 85-94 3rd gen. Leone/DL/GL/Loyale hatchback |
H | 3rd. gen Legacy/Outback Wagon/Impreza Hatch |
J | 1st gen. non-raised-roof Legacy Wagon |
K | 2nd gen. non-raised-roof Legacy Wagon |
L | 4th gen. Legacy Sedan |
M | 1st gen. Impreza Coupe; 80-84 2nd gen. Leone/DL/GL wagon; 5th gen. Legacy Sedan, 1st gen Ascent |
M | Levorg Wagon |
N | 85-94 3rd. gen Leone/DL/GL/GL-10/Loyale wagon |
P | 4th gen. Legacy/Outback Wagon |
R | Impreza Hatch Widebody |
S | 6th Gen. Outback Wagon |
T | Baja; 80-84 2nd gen. Leone/DL/GL Brat |
U | 85-87 2nd gen. Leone/DL/GL Brat |
V | Impreza WRX Sedan Widebody |
W | 80-84 2nd gen. Leone/DL/GL coupe |
X | XT/SVX Coupe; Tribeca |
Engine type[edit]
The engine type is specified in the sixth character of the Subaru VIN
VIN Code | Description |
---|---|
1 | 1300cc - 1989; 1800cc FWD 1996 |
2 | 1600cc - 1989; 1800cc Impreza 1993-95; 1800cc Impreza AWD 1996-97; 2000cc AWD Turbo 2002-05 |
3 | 1600 4WD - 1989; 3300cc FWD/AWD 1992-1995; 2200cc FWD 1996-99 |
4 | 1800cc 1985-94; 2200cc AWD 1996-2000; FB 1600cc DIT AWD 2015+ |
5 | 1800cc 4WD w/out air susp - 1988, 1989; 1800cc 4WD 1990-94 2000cc 2004- |
6 | 2200cc 1990; 2200cc FWD/AWD 1991-95; 2200cc AWD (Ghost); 2500cc AWD 1996-2000; 2500cc AWD |
7 | 1800cc 4WD w/ air susp; 2200cc FWD 1989-94; 2500cc AWD Turbo |
8 | 2500cc FWD; 1200cc 4WD 1991; 1200cc AWD 1992-94; 3000cc 2001-2009; 3300cc FWD/AWD 1996-97 |
9 | 2500cc 4WD w/ & w/out air susp 1989-91; 3600cc 2008-up |
A | 2400cc AWD |
B | ? |
D | 2000cc DOHC Turbo Diesel |
Model[edit]
The model is identified in the seventh character of the Subaru VIN
VIN Code | Description |
---|---|
1 | Base |
2 | Brighton |
3 | L |
4 | 2.5GT with cloth |
5 | LS/S |
6 | LSi, Outback base |
7 | GT/RS, Outback AWP |
8 | Outback Limited Wagon/SUS |
9 | Postal Vehicle/WRX/Outback VDC |
0 | Outback L.L. Bean |
K | STI WRX/Levorg/Outback |
P | Ascent |
V | XV Crosstrek |
Restraint Type (Passenger) or Weight Class (MPV)[edit]
The restraint type, for passenger vehicles, or the weight class (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating), for MPVs, is specified in the eighth character of the Subaru VIN
VIN Code | Description |
---|---|
1 | No Passive Restraint |
2 | Automatic Seat Belt w/o Air Bag |
3 | Automatic Seat Belt w/ Air Bag |
4 | Manual Seat Belt w/ Air Bag 1993-94; Automatic Seat Belt w/ Driver/Passenger Air Bags |
5 | Manual Seat Belt w/ Driver/Passenger Air Bags |
6 | Manual Seat Belt w/ Driver/Passenger Air Bags and Side Air Bags |
A | Class A (GVWR 3000 lbs. or less) |
B | Class B (GVWR 3001-4000 lbs.) |
C | Class C (GVWR 4001-5000 lbs.) |
D | Class D (GVWR 5001-6000 lbs.) |
The Check Digit is identified in the ninth character of the Subaru VIN
The Model Year is identified in the tenth character of the Subaru VIN
Subaru Engine Identification Codes
Letters began being reused in 2010.
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VIN Code | Description |
---|---|
1 | 2001 |
2 | 2002 |
3 | 2003 |
4 | 2004 |
5 | 2005 |
6 | 2006 |
7 | 2007 |
8 | 2008 |
9 | 2009 |
A | 1980, 2010 |
B | 1981, 2011 |
C | 1982, 2012 |
D | 1983, 2013 |
E | 1984, 2014 |
F | 1985, 2015 |
G | 1986, 2016 |
H | 1987, 2017 |
I | not used |
J | 1988, 2018 |
K | 1989, 2019 |
L | 1990 |
M | 1991 |
N | 1992 |
P | 1993 |
R | 1994 |
S | 1995 |
T | 1996 |
V | 1997 |
W | 1998 |
X | 1999 |
Y | 2000 |
Plants and transmission type[edit]
The assembly plant and transmission type is specified in the eleventh character of the Subaru VIN
VIN Code | Plant | Transmission |
---|---|---|
1 | SIA | FWD 5MT |
3 | SIA | Full-time AWD 6MT/AT |
4 | SIA | Full-time AWD 5AT |
5 | SIA | Sport Shift Automatic |
6 | SIA | Full-time AWD 5MT |
7 | SIA | Full-time AWD 4EAT |
8 | SIA | Full-time AWD 4EAT (Postal RHD) |
9 | SIA | FWD 4EAT |
A | FHI | FWD 4MT |
B | FHI | FWD 5MT |
C | FHI | FWD 3AT/ECVT |
D | FHI | On-demand AWD 5MT |
E | FHI | 4spd 4wd Dual Range MT 81-84, 85-89 Hatchback, 85-89 Brat. 5spd 4wd dual range MT 85-89 |
F | FHI | On-demand AWD 3AT |
G | FHI | Full-time AWD 5MT. Full-time AWD CVT. |
H | FHI | Full-time AWD 4EAT |
K | FHI | FWD 4EAT |
L | FHI | Full-time AWD 6MT |
P | FHI | Full-time AWD 4EAT (Postal RHD) |
- SIA = Subaru-Isuzu of America (now known as Subaru of Indiana Automotive), Lafayette, Indiana
- FHI = Fuji Heavy Industries, Gunma, Japan
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The Vehicle Production Sequence number is specified in the twelfth - seventeenth characters of the Subaru VIN
- 100000 and after - Legacy Sedan SUS (Jan 98 - May 98)
- 210001 and after - Legacy Sedan
- 310001 and after - Legacy Station Wagon
- 410001 and after - Impreza Coupe; Ascent
- 510001 and after - Impreza Sedan
- 610001 and after - Legacy Station Wagon Outback
- 710001 and after - Forester Wagon
- 810001 and after - Impreza Sports Wagon
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External links[edit]
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