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Errors entering vin number in online forms

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ceryan, Feb 27, 2020.

  1. Feb 27, 2020 at 3:03 PM
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    ceryan

    ceryan [OP] Member

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    Hi,
    I am a new member and a new owner of a 2020 Tacoma Access Cab SX. Wherever I need to fill VIN number on online registrations I get an ''error'' message. Is this a common problem or unique to my vehicle.
    I will appreciate your help..
    Mehmet
     
  2. Feb 27, 2020 at 3:15 PM
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    TacoTime850

    TacoTime850 Always Maybe Sometimes Never

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    Check the vin number tag on the lower portion, drivers side windshield. You must be entering the wrong number.
     
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  3. Feb 27, 2020 at 3:22 PM
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    Thanks... I was using the number on the title and the registration papers..
     
  4. Feb 27, 2020 at 3:27 PM
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    shakerhood

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    When you open your drivers door there will also be a sticker there that will have your VIN, it should begin with 5 on the access cab.
     
  5. Feb 27, 2020 at 3:29 PM
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    I got a zero confused for the letter o, had same issues till I got it straight
     
  6. Feb 27, 2020 at 4:39 PM
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    Thank you!
     
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  7. Feb 28, 2020 at 2:27 PM
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  8. Feb 28, 2020 at 2:46 PM
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    what online registration are you trying to do? i live in hawaii and can not register on the toyota corp. to view maintenance history and add DIY oil changes, ect. hawaii is not part of the mainland toyota
     
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  9. Mar 20, 2020 at 9:46 AM
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    Screen Shot 2020-03-20 at 12.37.55.jpg (The last 3 digits are not true!)
     
  10. Mar 20, 2020 at 9:57 AM
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    Just for everyone's reference, there are no letter I (eye) or O (oh) in vin#. They are always 1 or the number zero.
     
  11. Mar 20, 2020 at 1:20 PM
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    I'm guessing you recently got the truck. You need to wait until it gets put in to their system. It takes at least a couple weeks. It was about a month after I got my 2020 before the Toyota apps and online would recognize the VIN.
     
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  12. Mar 23, 2020 at 8:10 AM
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    Thank you. I think this could be the reason. Because even Toyota's online registration does not accept it.
     
  13. Mar 23, 2020 at 9:59 AM
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    can you post the link to toyota registration
     
  14. Mar 23, 2020 at 10:20 AM
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    As was said, there are no letter O's or I's in VIN's. That said, your VIN looks correct, I suspect you will just need to wait a bit for the vehicle to be added to the system.

    On a side note, it looks like you have one of the first trucks produced at the new Tacoma plant in Guanajuato, which just started production.

    Jeff
     
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  15. Mar 23, 2020 at 4:02 PM
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    Thank you Jeff...
     
  16. Mar 23, 2020 at 4:04 PM
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    I covered the last three digits for privacy.

    TACO VIN1.jpg
    TACO VIN2.jpg
     
  17. Mar 23, 2020 at 4:13 PM
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    Taco_Coma

    Taco_Coma That's a lovely accent you have. New Jersey?

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    That's a great vin number.... Can't unsee it :crapstorm:
     
  18. Mar 23, 2020 at 6:57 PM
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    I am sorry but I don't understand the question?
     
  19. Mar 23, 2020 at 7:04 PM
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    Say what? That's messed up!
     
  20. Mar 23, 2020 at 7:07 PM
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    It was months before the dealership's website that I purchased my taco from accepted my Vin. Good grief.
     

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