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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: Autobot on February 07, 2005, 07:56:22 AM
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Is there a way to decode the VIN # on a track/kick to see the exact info on it? By that I mean like, where it was made, options,parts differences between models etc?
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yep. down load the fsm. from http://www.ackerdackerly.com/samuraiindex.html it's in three parts, for a sammie but should give you what your looking for.
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There are some free sites that will let you put in a VIN code and see what it says.
I'm not remembering what they are right now, but Google VIN decoding and you should get a few.
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Sammi, or Track/Kick?
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Sammi, or Track/Kick?
Bob, get some glasses.
;D
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What's a matter Bobzooki ? have too much coffee today? Read man read.
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Oh, crap. My brain musta slipped a tooth on the cam between the beginning and end of this thread...
Well, the ackerdackerly fsm won't cover the Track/Kick - will it?
Anyway, if it starts with a J it's built in Japan, and if it starts with a 2S3 it's a CAMI Kick.
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The vin #'s should all be the same, be it a chebby or zuk ect. I could be wrong though.
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... J it's built in Japan, and if it starts with a 2S3 it's a CAMI Kick.
a CAMI kick? ???
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a CAMI kick? ???
Built in Canada at the CAMI plant.
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Well I found one, well 2 actually.
http://www.vehicleidentificationnumber.com/carfax.html
http://www.analogx.com/contents/vinview.htm
Turns out I've got a Canadian Tracker. Mine actually starts with 2CN though and not 2S3. I guess 2S3 is for Sidekicks. I was searching for a specific Geo/Suzuki decoder like they have for chevys and whatnot to tell you the exact info, but I can't seem to find one. :P
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My FSM has some decode info for the VIN ... I can scan/summarize l8r ...
RPO is the meat ... (check the glove box sticker)
http://www.nastyz28.com/rpomenu.html
(note this list is pretty good but none are fully complete)
Rob
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Here's what my FSM for a 95 Tracker describes the codes, in order left to right. In paranthesis is the example it gives.
1. Nation of Origin (2 : Canada)
2. Manufacturer (C : CAMI/GM of Canda/ Suzuki J.V.)
3. Make and Type (N : multipurpose pass vehicle)
4. GWR in pounds (B : 3001-4000, hydraulic brake system)
5. Line and Chassis Type (E : compact cab, 4x2. J : compact cab 4x4)
6. Truck series (1 : 1/2 ton)
7. Truck Body Type (8 : Jimmy/Tracker)
8. Engine type & make (U : 1.6 L4 TBI, Suzuki)
9. check digit
10. Model year (S : 95)
11. Assembly plant code (6 : Ingersoll, Ont.)
12. plant sequential number (900001)
I have a '92 Kick that doesn't seem to correspond to these so I believe the Suzukis use different codes. ???Hope this makes some sense!
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Here's a scan from my '87 Samurai FSM:
(http://www.eye-irritant.com/august2004/SuzukiFSMvin.JPG)
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Found this work pretty good
http://www.analogx.com/contents/vinview.htm
George
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 Is there a way to decode the VIN # on a track/kick to see the exact info on it? By that I mean like, where it was made, options,parts differences between models etc?
The VIN will only tell you so much get the RPO's and that's almost the build sheet when it left the factory.
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The VIN will only tell you so much get the RPO's and that's almost the build sheet when it left the factory.
Ok you got me. Whats is "RPO"???
George
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RPO - Really Poetic Options - It's a poem, written by an official factory poet, describing the vehicle. For Instance:
This Tracker's fair,
yeah, she's no bear
One point six liters,
she's no beater
sixteen valves too
she'll propel you
and teal green
metallic sheen
She's just a two door
with five on the floor
and factory air
she'll get you there
(OK, yes, I'm just kidding.)
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RPO - Really Poetic Options - It's a poem, written by an official factory poet, describing the vehicle.  For Instance:
This Tracker's fair,
yeah, she's no bear
One point six liters,
she's no beater
sixteen valves too
she'll propel you
and teal green
metallic sheen
She's just a two door
with five on the floor
and factory air
she'll get you there
(OK, yes, I'm just kidding.)
And people around here think I'm mental. ;D You've got WAY to much time on your hands :o
Zig
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RPO - Really Poetic Options - It's a poem, written by an official factory poet, describing the vehicle.  For Instance:
This Tracker's fair,
yeah, she's no bear
One point six liters,
she's no beater
sixteen valves too
she'll propel you
and teal green
metallic sheen
She's just a two door
with five on the floor
and factory air
she'll get you there
(OK, yes, I'm just kidding.)
(http://forums.maxima.org/images/smilies/bowdown1.gif)
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RPO - Really Poetic Options - It's a poem, written by an official factory poet, describing the vehicle.  For Instance:
This Tracker's fair,
yeah, she's no bear
One point six liters,
she's no beater
sixteen valves too
she'll propel you
and teal green
metallic sheen
She's just a two door
with five on the floor
and factory air
she'll get you there
(OK, yes, I'm just kidding.)
LOL! ;D
Such beautiful poetry. It almost makes me want to cry. *sniff* Just beautiful...
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RPO - Really Poetic Options - It's a poem, written by an official factory poet, describing the vehicle.  For Instance:
This Tracker's fair,
yeah, she's no bear
One point six liters,
she's no beater
sixteen valves too
she'll propel you
and teal green
metallic sheen
She's just a two door
with five on the floor
and factory air
she'll get you there
(OK, yes, I'm just kidding.)
ROFLMAO
I think we need to find more stuff you to do in your spare time :P
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Ok you got me. Whats is "RPO"???
George
After that lovely artistic interlude ...
RPO == Regular Production Options (It's a GM thing, so might only have the RPO sticker on CAMI built models?) ... If you can still read the sticker in the glovebox, it should list the codes.
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And people around here think I'm mental. ;D You've got WAY to much time on your hands :o
Zig
No, I'm a poet. That took me about 30 seconds. Maybe not that long.
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Ya mean rapper, or is that wrapper.? ;D
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Poet.
Po-it.
You want Haiku? I can do haiku.
You want Iambic Pentameter, I can do that too.
Rappers are also poets, if somewhat limited in their range of styles. I respect rappers. They are bringing poetry to the average man. Kids WANT to be rappers. I'm OK with that. Don't let the offensive nature of it bother you, some of these people are really GOOD poets.
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Thanks for the info SnoFalls. The RPO is exactly what I was looking for. If anyone hasn't tried it check it out. I also found this decoder:
http://s-series.org/module-htmlpages-display-pid-26.html
It's easier than the other link because you just put in your code it looks up what they are for you all at once. There's still about 4 or 5 code sets in my RPOs that don't come up. I guess you need a dedicated Geo RPO decoder. It's still pretty cool, tells you right down to the color interior, tire size, engine, stereo, etc, etc.
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That site was a great help, I found out a bunch of info on my car that I didn't know before. One question though, where can I find out what the PLT #, CSN #, and the Model # mean? Any help would be great.