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Will my VIN give me my configuration?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Bobcape, Dec 7, 2013.

  1. Dec 7, 2013 at 3:19 PM
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    Bobcape

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    I bought my 2013 DCLB slightly used. It did not have the sticker. Is there a way I can found out from my VIN how it was configured at the factory? Just curious to see how it was specked out. For instance I don't know if I have LSD and TSC. Thanks.

    Bob
     
  2. Dec 7, 2013 at 3:21 PM
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    KenLyns

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    There are no mechanical LSDs in Tacos after 2008. Your truck has brake-based "Auto-LSD", vehicle stability control (VSC) and traction control, as does every Toyota sold nowadays, be it a Yaris or Tundra.

    VSC in particular is required by federal regulation for all new cars in the US.

    You can put in your VIN on this site: http://www.toyodiy.com/parts/q.html and get some basic information on your truck's configuration, but it's nothing you don't already know.
     
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    Yes it will just go too dealer they will give you the information.
     
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    the vin will not give you what you want to know
     
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    The VIN pretty much is limited to year, make, model, and engine. To find out your "build" you need a list of all the RPO codes, which will give you all the details. The dealership can usually provide you with your RPO list if you bring them your VIN, however even the RPO codes and VIN numbers will not provide you with any dealer-installed options.
     
  6. Dec 7, 2013 at 4:10 PM
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    RC Maples

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    Go here ...

    http://researchmaniacs.com/VIN/VIN-Decoder.html

    Whatever information is available through your VIN Number will be available. I don't know if the information you are specifically trying to find is stored via your VIN ... but if it is it will be there at that link. Otherwise as someone else posted ... just contact your local Toyota Dealership and they will be able to tell you.

    Good luck finding what you want to know.
    :cheers:
     

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