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my 5th #

78/xj88

NAXJA Forum User
Location
Orlando FL.
My 5th vin number is R i got this 5
R
Transmission/transfercase:
Automatic Transmission, Part Time Transfer Case

and this
5Transmission/ (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)
C = Auto Floor Shift (Full Time 4WD)
E = Auto Column Shift (Part Time 4WD)
J = Auto Column Shift (Full Time 4WD)
A = Auto Column Shift (2WD)

theres no R there .....
What does all this mean ?
Can some one please help me on this ?
I really dont know what im looking for but i want to know all i can about my 1988 XJ.

 
I have been looking and found this ???

Year: 1988
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Manufactured in the U.S.[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Jeep Corporation[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]MPV (Multi Purpose Vehicle)[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Invalid Engine Code[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Invalid Transmission/Transfer Case Code[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Invalid Body Style Code[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Invalid GVWR Code[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Toledo Plant[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Sequential Serial Number : 045064[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]This appears to be an invalid VIN[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Reasons :[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]*Invalid Engine Code
81-88 (17 digit) VIN must have an Engine code of
C (6-258 cid.), or N (V8-360 cid.) as the 4th digit
[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]*Invalid Transmission/Transfer Case Code
81-88 (17 digit) VIN must have a Transmission/Transfer Case code of
A (3-Speed Auto Column Shift/Full Time),
B (Auto-Floor Shift/Part Time),
C (Auto-Floor Shift/Full Time),
E (Auto-Column Shift/Part Time),
F (5-Speed Manual-Floor Shift/Part time),
G (4-Speed Manual-Floor Shift/Full Time),
H (4-Speed Manual-Floor Shift/Part or Full Time),
J (Auto-Column Shift/Part or Full Time),
K (Auto-Floor Shift/Part or Full Time),
L (5-Speed Manual-Floor Shift/Part Time),
M (4-Speed Manual-Floor Shift/Part Time),
N (5-Speed Manual-Floor Shift/Part Time),
P (5-Speed Manual-Floor Shift/Full Time),
W (5-Speed Manual-Floor Shift/None),
or X (Part Time) as the 5th digit
[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]*Invalid Body Style Code
81-88 (17 digit) VIN must have a Body Style code of
15 (Wagoneer/4 Door Station Wagon/109 in. Wheelbase),
16 (Cherokee/2 Door Station Wagon/109 in. Wheelbase),
17 (Cherokee/2 Door Station Wagon/109 in. Wheelbase (Wide Track)),
18 (Cherokee/4 Door Station Wagon/109 in. Wheelbase),
25 (J-10 Truck/109 in. Wheelbase),
26 (J-10 Truck/131 in. Wheelbase),
or 27 (J-20 Truck/131 in. Wheelbase) as the 6th and 7th digits
[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]*Invalid Body Style Code
81-88 (17 digit) VIN must have a Body Style code of
A (3750/5975/6200 GVWR),
C (6200 GVWR),
D (5975/6200 GVWR),
L (5975 GVWR),
N (5975/6200 GVWR),
P (6800 GVWR),
S (7600 GVWR) as the 6th and 7th digits U (6200 GVWR) as the 6th and 7th digits or Y (8400 GVWR) as the 8th digit
[/FONT]

Anyone know why it would say this ?
 
What does it mean ?
Why when i decode it the R comes up not even a code
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Invalid Transmission/Transfer Case Code[/FONT]

 
1984-1988 XJ Chart

PositionInterpretationCode=Description1Country of Origin1 = United States2MakeJ = Jeep3Vehicle TypeC = MPV
D = Incomplete Vehicle
4Engine TypeB = 2.1L (128 Cu. in.) 4-Cylinder Turbo (Diesel)
H = 2.5L (150 Cu. In.) 4-Cylinder TBI (Gasoline)
U = 2.5L (150 Cu. In.) 4-Cylinder 1 Bbl. (Gasoline)
W = 2.8L (171 Cu. In.) V6 2 Bbl. (Gasoline)
M = 4.0L (242 Cu. In.) 6-Cylinder (Gasoline)
5Transmission/ (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)
C = Auto Floor Shift (Full Time 4WD)
E = Auto Column Shift (Part Time 4WD)
J = Auto Column Shift (Full Time 4WD)
A = Auto Column Shift (2WD)
6 and 7Body Style73 = 2WD Cherokee Wagon 2-Door
74 = 2WD Cherokee Wagon 4-Door
75 = 4WD Wagoneer Wagon 4-Door
77 = 4WD Cherokee Wagon 2-Door
78 = 4WD Cherokee Wagon 4-Door
8Trim Package1 = Custom
2 = Pioneer
3 = Chief
4 = Laredo
5 = Wagoneer
6 = Limited
K = Cherokee Base (2WD)
L = Pioneer (2WD)
M = Laredo (2WD)
9Check DigitManufacturer Assigned10Model YearE = 1984
F = 1985
G = 1986
H = 1987
J = 1988
11Assembly PlantJ = Brampton, Ontario, Canada
L = Toledo, Ohio Plant No. 1
P = Toledo, Ohio Plant No. 2
T = Toledo, Ohio
12-17Sequential Serial NumberProduction Sequence - Six Digit Number


OK that says XJ on top right ?
Weres the R at ? No were............ what the hell !!!!
 
87-88VIN.jpg
 
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