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Body Plate Decoding, 1977-Present

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Body Plate Decoding, 1977-Present

The body plate is on the left front fender side shield, wheel housing or left side
of upper radiator support. It includes schedule, date, body type, engine code, transmission code, tire code, trim code and paint codes. The service manual is conspicuously unclear
about the placement of some characters, or whether or not Row 1 is at the top or
at the bottom of the Body Code plate. It directly contradicts itself more
than once. If anyone has corrections to this data based on another
reliable source, please contact the webmaster.

1977-1980 Mopar Body Code Plates (6 x 23):

AAAXBBBXCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
  • A - Engine

  • B
    - Transmission

  • C
    - VIN
  • D - Lower Body Paint Color Code or special order codes
  • E - Trim

  • F
    - Interior Paint and Build
  • G - Order Num.
  • H - Upper Body Color or Two-Tone Color
  • J - Vinyl Roof
  • K - Order (U=U.S. C=Canada I=International)
  • L - Factory Use
  • X - Open Space
DDDXEEEEXFFFXGGGGGGGGGG
HHHXJJJXXKXXXXXXXXXXXXX
LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL
LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL
LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

Prior to 1977, the engine code, transmission code, and VIN number were located on the bottom row.

1980-1999 Mopar Body Code Plates (7 x 23):

A - ModelJ - Vehicle Order Number
B - VINK - Vinyl Roof/Door Combo Code (Pillette)
C - Paint ProcedureL - Transmission
NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNND - Primary PaintM - Order Code (see pre-1981)
JJJJJJJJJJJJXKKKXLLLXMXE - Secondary PaintN - Factory Use Only
CCCXDDDDXEEEEXGGGGXHHHXG - Trim X - Open Space
AAAAAXBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBH - Engine

According to the 1987 Service Manual, lines 4 through 7 (bottom to top)
was sometimes long enough to require a second body code plate
to overlap the first. When there is an SEC code to be punched on the body code plate and there is not enough room left on a line to punch the full 6 digits of the SEC code, the balance of that line will be left blank and the SEC code will be punched on the next line. The last nine positions of line 7 will contain a two digit species, when applicable, and a six digit gateline sequence number. The last code shown on either plate will be followed by "END." When two plates are required, the last code space on the first plate will show "CTD" (for continued). When second plate is required, the first four spaces of each line will not be used due to overlap of plates.

2000s Body Plates

There are seven lines of information on the body code plate. Lines 4, 5, 6, 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. In the 2000s, the body code plates had different patterns for cars, trucks, and vans. The order for cars was: vehicle order number, vinyl roof, carline shell, paint procedure, primary paint, secondary paint, interior trim code, engine code, transmission code, market code, and VIN number. For vans the order was: vehicle order number, vehicle shell line, carline, price class, body type, paint procedure, primary color, secondary color, interior trim code, engine code, transmission code, market code, and VIN number. For trucks the general order was: vehicle order number, carline shell, price class, body type, paint procedure, primary paint, secondary paint, interior trim code, engine code, transmission code, market code, VIN, body-in-white assembly sequence, and cargo box code. The exact order may differ from vehicle to vehicle (see below for specific vehicles and examples). The market code, price class, paint procedure and carline had the same codes for all three types of vehicle.



Carline:

  • K = Dodge (FWD)
  • Y = Chrysler (FWD)
  • C = Chrysler (AWD)
  • D = Dodge (AWD)

Price Class:

  • H = Highline
  • L = Lowline
  • P = Premium
  • S = Luxury
  • X = Premium


Paint Procedure:

  • APA = Monotone
  • AP9 = Special
  • APD = Two-tone (Lower break)

Market Code:

  • B = International
  • C = Canada
  • M = Mexico
  • U = United States

2005 Ram Pickups Body Code Plate

AAAAAAAAAAAABBBCCCDEEXXA - Vehicle Order NumberE - Body Type
FFFXGGGGXHHHHXJJJJXKKKXB - Transmission CodesF - Paint Procedure
XLLXMXNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNC - Car Line ShellG - Primary Paint
OOOOOOXPXQQQX D - Price ClassH - Secondary Paint
J - Interior Trim CodeK - Engine Code
L - Species CodeM - Market Code
N - VINO - Body-in-white assembly sequence
P - Tailgate trim codeQ - Cargo box code
X - Open Space

Car Line Shell: DR1 = 1500 4 X 2, DR6 = 1500 4 X 4, DR2 = 2500 4 X 2, DR7 = 2500 4 X 4, DR3 = 3500 4 X 2, DR8 = 3500 4 X 4

2005 Stratus/Avenger/Sebring and LX cars Body Code Plate

On the 2005 Stratus/Avenger/Sebring, the body code plate is located in the engine compartment on the driver side strut tower. On 2005 LX cars, the body code plate is located in the engine compartment on the front right side shock tower mounting front panel.

AAAAAAAAAAAABBBCCCCCCXXA - Vehicle Order NumberX - Open Space
FFFXGGGGXHHHHXJJJJXKKKXB - Vinyl RoofF - Paint Procedure
LLLXMXNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNC - Car Line ShellG - Primary Paint
H - Secondary PaintJ - Interior trim code
K - Engine CodeL - Transaxle codes
M - Market CodeN - VIN
2004 Dakota Body Code Plate

AAAAAAAAAAAAXXXBBBCDDXXA - Vehicle Order NumberE - Paint Procedure
EEEXFFFFXGGGGXHHHHXJJJXB - Car Line ShellF - Primary Paint
KKKXLXMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMC - Price ClassG - Secondary Paint
NNNNNNXOOOXXXXXX D - Body TypeH - Interior Trim Code
J - Engine CodeK - Transmission Codes
L - Market CodeM - VIN
N - Body-in-white assembly sequenceO - Cargo Box Code
X - Open Space

Cargo Box Code: XBS = Sweptline

Car Line Shell: AN1 = Dakota 4 X 2, AN5 = Dakota 4 X 4

2000-2005 Minivan Body Code Plate

The body code plate in 2005 minivans is located in the engine compartment on the radiator closure panel crossmember.

AAAAAAAAAAAAXXXXXBBCDEEA - Vehicle Order NumberE - Body Type
FFFXGGGXXHHHXXJJJJXKKKXB - Vehicle Shell LineF - Paint Procedure
LLLXMXNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNC - CarlineG - Primary Paint
D - Price ClassH - Secondary Paint
J - Interior Trim CodeK - Engine Code
L - Transaxle CodesM - Market Code
N - VINX - Open Space

Vehicle Shell Line: RS

Carline: FWD: H = Plymouth, K = Dodge, Y = Chrysler; AWD: C = Chrysler, D = Dodge, P = Plymouth

Price Class: H = highline, L = lowline, P = premium, S = luxury, X= premium

Body Type

These are the body types for the specific vehicles listed above:

  • 41 = Ram Truck Quad Cab, Short Box
  • 42 = Ram Truck Quad Cab, Long Box
  • 61 = Ram Truck Standard Cab, Long Box
  • 62 = Ram Truck Standard Cab, Long Box
  • 64 = Ram Truck Cab Chassis
  • 48 = Four Door Sedan Tall
  • 49 = Hatchback Tall
  • 31 = Dakota Club Cab (130.9 in. wheelbase)
  • 61 = Dakota (111.9 in. wheelbase)
  • 62 = Dakota (123.9 in. wheelbase)
  • 52 = Short wheelbase
  • 53 = Long wheelbase
Engine Codes



Engine Code





Description

Engine Code Description
EBA 1.8L 4 cyl. DOHC 16V Dual VVT EHP 3.3L V6 VVT MDS
EBG 2.0L 4 cyl. DOHC 16V Turbo EHZ 3.3L V6 PZEV
ECB 2.0L 4 cyl. SOHC16V SMPI EJA 1.8L 4 cyl. SOHC 16V SMPI
ECC 2.0L 4 cyl. DOHC 16V SMPI EJB 1.5L 4 cyl. SOHC 12V SMPI
ECD 2.0L 4 cyl. DOHC Diesel 16V EJC 1.6L 4 cyl. M270
ECE 2.0L 4 cyl. DOHC DPF Diesel EJD 1.6L 4 cyl. SOHC 16V
ECF 2.0L 4 cyl. DOHC 16V SFI EJG 1.6L 4 cyl. M270 Turbo
ECG 2.0L 4 cyl. 16V EKG 3.7L V6
ECN 2.0L 4 cyl. DOHC 16V Dual VVT ELF 5.2L V8 MPI
ECP 2.0L 4 cyl. PZEV 16V Dual VVT ELN 5.2L V8 MPI CNG
ED2 2.4L 4 cyl. 16V DOHC ELP 5.2L V8 LPG
ED3 2.4L 4 cyl. DOHC 16V Dual VVT EML 5.9L V8 MPI
ED4 2.4L 4 cyl. DOHC 16V Turbo ENE 2.2L 4 cyl. Single TD OM651
ED5 2.4L 4 cyl. DOHC 16V HO Turbo ENG 2.2L 4 cyl. Dual TD OM651
ED9 2.4L 4 cyl. HEV 16V Dual VVT ENJ 2.5L 4 cyl. 16V Turbo Diesel
EDG 2.4L 4 cyl. PZEV 16V Dual VVT ENR 2.8L 4 cyl. Turbo Diesel
EDJ 2.2L 4 cyl. Turbo Diesel ENS 2.8L 4 cyl. TD Next Generation
EDM 2.5L 4 cyl. EFI EPE 2.5L Magnum SMPI I-4
EDT 2.4L 4 cyl. DOHC 16V Turbo ERB 3.6L V6 Base Phoenix
EDV 2.4L 4 cyl. DOHC 16V HO Turbo ERH 4.0L Power Tech I-6
EDZ 2.4L 4 cyl. DOHC 16V SMPI ERP 3.6L V6 Prem Phoenix
EEB 2.5L V6 SOHC 24V SMPI ERV 3.6L V6 HEV Phoenix
EEE 2.7L V6 DOHC 24V FFV ERZ 3.6L V6 PZEV Phoenix
EER 2.7L V6 DOHC 24V MPI ESF 6.1L SRT HEMI SMPI V8
EES 2.7L V6 24V w/Active Intake ESG 6.4L SRT HEMI SMPI V8
EF7 3.0L V6 SOHC 24V ETA 5.0L Diesel
EF8 3.0L V6 DOHC 24V MPI ETB 5.9L I-6 Cummins Turbo
EF9 3.0L V6 DOHC 24V MPI 2 Turbo ETC 5.9L Cummins Turbo Diesel
EFB 3.0L V6 VVT ETH 5.9L HO Cummins Turbo Diesel
EFP 3.0L V6 VVT MDS ETJ 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel
EG1 2.9L V6 OHV EVA 4.7L V8 MPI
EG2 3.5L V6 Gas EVC 4.7L High Output V8 MPI
EGA 3.3L V6 OHV EVD 4.7L V8 FFV
EGD 3.3L V6 EVE 4.7L V8
EGF 3.5L High Output V6 24V MPI EWA 8.0L V10 MPI
EGG 3.5L High Output V6 24V MPI EWB 8.0L V10 SFI
EGH 3.8L V6 OHV EWC 8.3L V10 SFI
EGL 3.8L V6 OHV EWE 8.4L V10 SFI
EGM 3.3L V6 OHV FFV EXL 3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel
EGQ 4.0L V6 SOHC EXM 3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel
EGS 4.0L V6 SOHC EY7 2.4L 4 cyl.
EGT 3.8L V6 SMPI EYB 4.0L V6 VVT
EGV 3.3L V6 OHV EYP 4.0L V6 VVT MDS
EGW 3.2L DOHC EZA 5.7L HEMI V8
EGX 3.2L V6 SOHC 18V EZB 5.7L HEMI Multi Displacement
EGY 3.3L V6 OHV FFV EZC 5.7L HEMI VCT
EHB 3.3L V6 VVT EZD 5.7L HEMI VVT MDS
EHC 3.9L SMPI V6 EZE 5.7L HEMI HEV
EFA 3.0 V6
Transmission Codes

For Chrysler built automatics, "E" at the end signifies electronic control; "R" in front indicates rear wheel drive usage; "T" in front indicates transverse mounting; "H" at end indicates hydraulic control; "L" in middle indicates longitudinal engine mounting. VLP indicates variable line pressure.



Trans Code





Description

Trans Code Description
DAV Continuously Variable (CVT) DFF 4-speed Automatic VLP 41TE
DAW CVT w/Off-Road Crawl Ratio DG2 6-speed Automatic 62TE
DD4 5-speed Performance Manual DG3 6-speed Automatic Aisin AS68RC
DD5 5-speed Manual T350 DG4 4-speed Automatic 45RFE
DD7 5-speed Manual T355 DG5 6-speed Automatic Getrag MPS6
DDC 5-speed Manual NVG 3500 DG6 4-speed Automatic 42RLE
DDD 5-speed HD Manual G288 DG7 4-speed Auto w/Electronic Controls 47REE
DDK 5-speed Manual NVG 1500 DG7 6-speed HD Automatic 48RE
DDO 5-speed Manual AX15 DG8 4-speed Automatic 48RE
DDP 5-speed Manual NVG 4500 DGA 3-speed Automatic 31TH
DDQ 5-speed Manual (AX15) (AX5) DGB 4-speed Automatic 47RE
DDR 5-speed Manual T850 DGD 3-speed Automatic 30RH
DDT 5-speed Manual TR4050 DGG 3-speed Automatic 32RH
DEC 6-speed Manual Tremec DGJ 5-speed Automatic W5A580
DED 6-speed Manual DGK 4-speed Automatic 42RE
DEE 6-speed Manual NVG 5600 DGL 4-speed Electronic Automatic (41TE)
DEF 6-speed Manual Aisin BG6 DGM 3-speed Automatic 31TH
DEG 6-speed Manual G56 DGP 4-speed Automatic 47RE
DEH 6-speed Manual NSG370 DGQ 5-speed Automatic 45RFE
DEJ 6-speed Manual Getrag 238 DGS 4-speed Automatic AW4 (Borg-Warner)
DEK 6-speed Manual Getrag DMT76 DGT 4-speed Automatic 46RE
DEL 6-speed Manual 6MTX-LD DGU 5-speed Automatic W5J400
DEM 6-speed RWD Manual Med. Duty DGV 3-speed Automatic - A495
DEN 6-speed Manual 6MTX-MD DGV 4-speed Automatic VLP 42RE
DF8 AHS FWD F1 Automatic DGW 4-speed Automatic 44RE
DF9 AHS-T RWD Automatic DGX 4-speed Eletronic Automatic 42LE
DFB 6-speed Automatic MPS6-a DGZ 4-speed Automatic MT643
DFE 6-speed Automatic PS250
 
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