1981-1986 Jeep CJ Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Decoder | Quadratec

1981-1986 Jeep CJ VIN numbers can be found in a few different places. They can be on the driver's side firewall near the brake master cylinder, on the driver's side dash or near the parking brake lever on the inside body panel. It can also be found on the windshield wiper motor cover inside the Jeep.

Character

1st

1 = USA

Country

2nd

J = Jeep

Make

3rd

C = MPV E = Export LHD F = Export RHD

Type

4th

B = 151ci
L = 232ci
C = 258ci
H = 304ci F = Diesel

Engine

5th

B = Auto, Floor
A = Auto, Column
M = 4 speed
N = 5 speed

Transmission

6th & 7th

85 = CJ-5
86 = CJ-6
87 = CJ-7
88 = CJ-8

Model

8th

A = 3,750 lbs
E = 4,150 lbs

GVW
(Gross Vehicle Weight)

9th

Check #

Check #

10th

B = 1981
C = 1982
D = 1983
E = 1984
F = 1985
G = 1986

Year

11th

T = Toledo

Plant

12th to 17th

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SSN
(Sequential Serial Number)

Courtesy of Jeepfan.com

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Jeep CJ (Civilian Jeep)

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