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VIN # question?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Tacodan, Dec 4, 2012.

  1. Dec 4, 2012 at 8:58 AM
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    Tacodan

    Tacodan [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Does Toyota VIN #'s distinguish the different types of Tacomas?

    ie: TRD OffRoad from TRD Sport and so on etc?

    Thanks
     
  2. Dec 4, 2012 at 9:20 AM
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    slmgt

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    AFAIK, yes. From memory it also denotes factory location. Mine starts with 3TMM I think. On phone sorry cant duckduckgo search further.
     
  3. Dec 4, 2012 at 10:40 AM
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    jbrenn

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    First digit world source
    J=japan 1= nummi 2= Canada tmmc 3= mexico 4=usa 5=usa
    Second digit manufacturer t=toyota
    Third digit vehicle type B, E, F, M= truck
    Fourth body type/drive type
    N = STD Cab 4X2 (Tacoma)
    P = STD Cab 4X4 (Tacoma)
    Long Wheel Base (Tacoma)
    J = Double Cab 4X2
    L = Double Cab 4X4
    T = Extra Cab/Access 4X2
    U = Extra Cab/Access 4X4
    Super Long Wheel Base (Tacoma)
    K = Double Cab 4X2
    M= Double Cab 4X4
    5. Digit
    Engine Family:
    U= 1GR-FE
    X= 2TR-FE
    6. Series:
    7. Restraint System/Grade:
    8. car line n=tacoma
    9. Check Digit:
    10 year
    11 plant code
    12-17 serial number
     
  4. Dec 9, 2012 at 7:23 AM
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    whiteneck

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