A Guide to Locating Factory Parts
Everyone has come to the point where they may need to get a replacement part. The thing is that no one seems to have them or parts stores may have generalized parts that may or may not fit your vehicle. If this is you, then this guide is for you.
If you are looking for a part but cannot find it, remember that almost every Chrysler made part has a part number on it. About 90% of all parts on your car have one. Examples of part numbers include:
- #######--A seven digit part number usually starting with the digit 4 or 5. These are usually found on every part.
- XX-##XXX--A seven code combo where the X’s represent letters and the # numbers. These may be fonund on interior trim items.
##-###-####--These are book part numbers. They can be found on Chrysler printed materials. (The Mopar Performance catalog has 7 digit part number, this may be the only exception)
Now that I have a part number, where do I order it?
You can take this number to your dealer and have them order. Chances are if you know the part name and not the number they would look at you funny and you would have little chance to actually getting that part. But with your part number in hand you have the power to actually get what you want!
I don’t live by a dealer, [or I don’t want to pay their inflated prices,] where can I order it online?
There are many sites you can order from online, including:
www.chryslerparts.cc
Pomoco Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge (20% discount on most parts)
www.moparpartsworldwide.com
www.arizonaparts.com
They don’t seem to have it, where can a I search for more dealers that may have it (can’t order online)?
You can search for dealers that may or may not have an online order form for your part at:
www.partsvoice.com
Which websites accept which part number?
Only Pomoco seems to accept the XX-##XXX series code. They also accept the seven digit number codes as well.
www.chryslerparts.cc accepts the seven digit codes as well but not the XX-##XXX series code.
All other websites accept the seven digit codes as well.
How about the XX-XXX-XXXX codes? Who accepts them?
Dyment Distribution accepts them . If you want you can search Chrysler’s Tech Book Website. If they don’t have it listed then you will have to e-mail them with the description of the manual or part number you need.
What if I live in Canada or some other foreign country?
To my knowledge all listed websites should ship or help arrange for you shipping on their items if you live in Canada. If you live outside of the US/Canada, you can buy your parts at www.moparpartsworldwide.com.
What if I want a decal whose part number wasn’t on the decal at all?
You search at www.arizonaparts.com for your part number (or call / speak to a local dealer). Still don’t like the price? You can cross reference their part numbers with the other sites listed above.
My part number looks like something you haven’t described, what’s wrong?
Sometimes part numbers may look like the following:
#######AA
########
X######
XX#####
Don’t worry, because the sites listed above will also find these part numbers.
Why do part numbers look like the way listed above?
With the two letters after the seven digit part number that means it has gone through a model revision. This often means that this part is better than the subsequent part.
Eight digit part numbers often mean key related items like key blanks and transmitter. Sometimes they can mean refriderant oil as well.
Part numbers with letters in front often describe what they are such as WB###### means a wiper blade. B###### means belt. And sometimes they are just there to confuse you.
What if my part number is not listed in any of the above databases?
Often Chrysler will update their part numbers. To make sure you are using an up to date part number, type it into the www.chryslerparts.cc website. If it says they could not find you your part but gives you one in your basket anyway that means your number got updated. Scroll down and it will say the ####### has been superseded by #######. Use the latter number in all databases as only this website will tell you that.
What if my part number is not visible?
Are you sure? Well if this happens go to www.partsvoice.com to see if they have it in their database.
What if I don’t want to buy at a dealer but instead at a local parts store. I don’t care if it may look different, I just want it to suit my needs.
www.autozone.com and www.napaonline.com has part number translators to ensure you with a proper working product. For cross-referencing, AC-Delco is excellent, as is Rock Auto.
What kinds of parts can I get with part numbers?
You can get anything you want pretty much. You can get NOS (New Old Stock) items. I have personally found dealers who have my original carpets for my car. Also you can find rare things as well. One such thing I have found is a Chrysler Maserati TC training video on BETA. You can get it for $200 too. You can get things ranging from jacks, carpets, seats, decals, labels, and rare accessories. Without these part numbers the chances of finding the above would be slim to none.
How do you know so much about part numbers?
I don’t work for any dealer so this is just what I learned by searching myself. I search so much that I have apart number list just for my Omni. You can download it here if you like.
Webmaster note: if you have an older car that parts are not generally available for, try the Mopar Parts Locating Guide to find many distributors of hard to find parts. Also note our parts sources list!
