The Jeep Wrangler YJ was Jeep’s next generation Jeep replacing the aged CJ series. Jeep Wrangler YJ VIN numbers can be found on the inside of the windshield on the drivers side.
1987-1988 YJ Chart
| Position | Interpretation | Code=Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Country of Origin | 1 = United States |
| 2 | Make | J = Jeep |
| 3 | Vehicle Type | C = MPV D = Incomplete Vehicle |
| 4 | Engine Type | C = 4.2L (258 Cu. In.) 6-Cylinder H = 2.5L (150 Cu. In.) 4-Cylinder TBI (Gasoline) U = 2.5L (150 Cu. In.) 4-Cylinder 1 Bbl. (Gasoline) |
| 5 | Transmission/ (Transfer Case) | L = 5=Speed Manual Floor Shift (Part Time 4WD) X = 4-Speed Manual Floor Shift (Part Time 4WD) B = Auto Floor Shift (Part Time 4WD) E = Auto Column Shift (Part Time 4WD) J = Auto Column Shift (Full Time 4WD) A = Auto Column Shift (2WD) |
| 6 – 7 | Body Style | 81 = Wrangler |
| 8 | Weight Rating | J or M = 3001 – 4000 lbs 1 or 2 = 4001 – 5000 lbs |
| 9 | Check Digit | Manufacturer Assigned |
| 10 | Model Year | H = 1987 J = 1988 |
| 11 | Assembly Plant | J = Brampton, Ontario, Canada L = Toledo, Ohio Plant No. 1 P = Toledo, Ohio Plant No. 2 T = Toledo, Ohio |
| 12-17 | Sequential Serial Number | Production Sequence – Six Digit Number |
1989 – 1995 YJ Chart
| Position | Interpretation | Code=Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Country of Origin | 1 = United States |
| 2 | Make | J = Jeep |
| 3 | Vehicle Type | 3 = MPV 6 = Incomplete Vehicle 7 = Truck |
| 4 | GVWR | E = 3001-4000 F = 4001-5000 G = 5001-6000 H = 6001-7000 |
| 5 | Model Line | Y = Wrangler |
| 6 | Trim Level | 1 = “S” 2 = Base 4 = Sahara 5 = Laredo 6 = Renegade |
| 7 | Body Style | 9 = 2 door open body |
| 8 | Engine | E = 2.5L L = 4.0L M = 4.2L (89) S = 4.0L (91-95) T = 4.2L (90) |
| 9 | Check Digit | Manufacturer Assigned |
| 10 | Model Year | K = 1989 L = 1990 M = 1991 N = 1992 P = 1993 R = 1994 S = 1995 |
| 11 | Assembly Plant | J = Brampton, Ontario, Canada L = Toledo, Ohio Plant No. 1 P = Toledo, Ohio Plant No. 2 T = Toledo, Ohio |
| 12-17 | Sequential Serial Number | Production Sequence – Six Digit Number |
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