A
metal body code plate is attached to the floor pan under the drivers seat. Disengage the snaps attaching the carpet to the floor pan to read
the information. There are
seven lines of information on the body code plate. Lines 4, 5, 6, and 7 are not used to define service information. Information reads from left to right, starting with line 3 in the
center of the plate to line 1 at the bottom of the plate.
The
last code imprinted on a vehicle code plate will be followed by the imprinted
word END. When two vehicle
code plates are required, the last available spaces on the first plate
will be imprinted with the letters CTD (for continued). When a second vehicle code plate is necessary, the first four spaces
on each row will not be used because of the plate overlap.
2003
Codes
LINE 3
DIGITS
1 - 12
DIGITS
13 - 15
DIGITS
16 - 18
DIGIT
19
DIGITS
20 - 21
Vehicle
Order #
Roof
Car Line Shell
Price
Class
Body Type
VJN
= Soft Top White
VJU = Soft Top Spice
VJX = Soft Top Black
VKN = Hard Top White
VKU = Hard Top Spice
VKX = Hard Top Black
The
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate is located on the lower windshield
fence near the left A-pillar. The
VIN contains 17 characters that provide data concerning the vehicle. Refer to the VIN decoding chart to determine the identification
of a vehicle. The Vehicle
Identification Number is also imprinted on the:
1.
Vehicle Safety Certification Label.
2.
Frame rail.
To
protect the consumer from theft and possible fraud the manufacturer is
required to include a
Check
Digit at the ninth position of the Vehicle Identification Number. The check digit is used by the manufacturer and government agencies
to verify the authenticity of the vehicle and official documentation. The formula to use the check digit is not released to the general
public.
VIN
DECODING CHART
POSITION
INTERPRETATION
CODE =
DESCRIPTION
1
Country of
Origin
1 = United
States
2
Make
J = Jeep
3
Vehicle Type
4 = MPV
4
Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating
E = 3001-4000
lbs.
F = 4001-5000
lbs.
5
Vehicle Line
A = Wrangler
4X4 (LHD)
4 = Wrangler
4X4 (RHD)
6
Series
2 = SE3 = X4 = Sport5 = Sahara
6 = Rubicon
7
Body Style
9 = Open Body
8
Engine
P = 2.4L Gasoline
S = 4.0L Gasoline
9
Check Digit
0 through
9 or X
10
Model Year
3=2003
11
Assembly Plant
P = Toledo
#2
12
thru 17
Vehicle Build
Sequence
VEHICLE
SAFETY CERTIFICATION
A
vehicle safety certification label is attached to every Jeep vehicle. The label certifies that the vehicle conforms to all applicable
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The label also lists:
1.
Month and year of vehicle manufacture.
2.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The gross front and rear axle
weight ratings (GAWR’s) are based on a minimum rim size and maximum
cold tire inflation pressure.
3.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
4.
Type of vehicle.
5.
Type of rear wheels.
6.
Bar code.
7.
Month, Day and Hour (MDH) of final assembly.
8.
Paint and Trim codes.
9.
Country of origin.
The
label is located on the driver-side door shutface.
