The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate (2) is
located on the lower windshield fence near the left
a-pillar. The VIN contains 17 characters that provide
data concerning the vehicle. Refer to the VIN decoding chart to determine the identification of a vehicle.
The VIN is also imprinted on the:
• Body Code Plate.
• Equipment Identification Plate.
• Vehicle Safety Certification Label.
• Frame rail.
To protect the consumer from theft and possible fraud
the manufacturer is required to include a Check Digit
at the ninth position of the VIN. The check digit is
used by the manufacturer and government agencies
to verify the authenticity of the vehicle and official documentation. The formula to use the check digit is not released to the general public.
POSITIONINTERPRETATIONCODE = DESCRIPTION
1Country of Origin1 = Manufactured By
DaimlerChrysler Corporation
3 = Manufactured By
DaimlerChrysler De Mexico
2MakeD = Dodge
2INTRODUCTIONDR/DH
POSITIONINTERPRETATIONCODE = DESCRIPTION
3Vehicle Type2 = Incomplete with Side Airbag
3 = Truck with Side Airbag
6 = Incomplete Less Side Airbag
7 = Truck Less Side Airbag
4Gross Vehicle Weight RatingG = 5,001-6000 lbs.
H = 6,001-7,000 lbs.
J = 7,001-8,000 lbs.
K = 8,001-9,000 lbs.
L = 9,001-10,000 lbs.
M = 10,001-14,000 lbs.
W = Buses/Incomplete Vehicles with
Hydraulic Brakes
5Vehicle LineA= Ram Pickup Light Duty 4X2
U = Ram Pickup Light Duty 4X4
R = Ram Pickup Heavy Duty 4X2
S = Ram Pickup Heavy Duty 4X4
N = Ram Cab Chassis 4X2 DX
Family
6Series1 = 1500
2 = 2500
3 = 3500 Less Dual Rear Wheels
4 = 3500 With Dual Rear Wheels
5 = 4000 DX Family
7Body Style6 = Conventional Cab/Cab Chassis
8 = Quad Cab Full Rear Doors
8EngineK = 3.7L 6 cyl. MPI Gasoline
N = 4.7L 8 cyl. MPI Gasoline
P = 4.7L 8 cyl. Flex Fuel
D = 5.7L 8 cyl. SMPI Gasoline
C = 5.9L 6 cyl. Turbo Diesel High
Output
H = 8.3L 10 cyl. SFI Gasoline
9Check Digit0 through 9 or X
10Model Year5 = 2005
11Plant LocationS = Dodge City
G = Saltillo
J = St. Louis (North)
12 thru 17Vehicle Build Sequence
DR/DHINTRODUCTION3
VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION (VECI)
DESCRIPTION
All models have a Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) Label (1). DaimlerChrysler permanently
attaches the label in the engine compartment. The
label cannot be removed without defacing label information and destroying label.
The label contains the vehicle’s emission specifications and vacuum hose routings. All hoses must be
connected and routed according to the label.
The label also contains an engine vacuum schematic.
There are unique labels for vehicles built for sale in
the state of California and the country of Canada.
Canadian labels are written in both the English and
French languages.
The VECI label contains the following:
• Engine family and displacement
• Evaporative family
• Emission control system schematic
• Certification application
• Engine timing specifications (if adjustable)
• Idle speeds (if adjustable)
• Spark plug and gap
BODY CODE PLATE
DESCRIPTION
The Body Code Plate is located on the right front
hydroform fender rail just behind the headlight assembly. There are seven lines of information on the body
code plate. Lines 5, 6, and 7 are not used to define
service information. Information reads from left to
right, starting with line 4 in the center of the plate to
line 1 at the bottom of the plate.
The last code imprinted on a vehicle code plate will be
followed by the imprinted word END. When two vehicle code plates are required, the last available spaces
on the first plate will be imprinted with the letters CTD
(for continued).
When a second vehicle code plate is necessary, the
first four spaces on each row will not be used
because of the plate overlap.
4INTRODUCTIONDR/DH
BODY CODE PLATE – LINE 4
DIGITS 1 THROUGH 12
Vehicle Order Number (15)
DIGITS 13, 14, AND 15
Transmission Codes (3)
• DDP = 5–speed Manual (NV4500)
• DEC = 6–speed Manual (NV5600)
• DEE = 6–speed Manual Tremec (T-56)
• DEG = 6–speed Manual (G56)
• DEJ = 6–speed Manual (GETRAG 238)
• DG4 = 4–speed Automatic (45RFE)
• DG8 = 4–speed Automatic (48RE)
• DGQ = 4–speed Automatic (5-45RFE)
DIGITS 16, 17, AND 18
Car Line Shell (4)
• DR1=15004X2
• DR6=15004X4
• DR2=25004X2
• DR7=25004X4
• DR3=35004X2
• DR8=35004X4
DIGIT 19
Price Class (4)
• L = Low
• H = Highline
DIGITS 20 AND 21
Body Type (4)
• 41 = Ram Truck Quad Cab, Short Box
• 42 = Ram Truck Quad Cab, Long Box
• 61 = Ram Truck Standard Cab, Short Box
• 62 = Ram Truck Standard Cab, Long Box
• 64 = Ram Truck Cab Chassis
DR/DHINTRODUCTION5
BODY CODE PLATE – LINE 3
DIGITS 1,2, AND 3
Paint Procedure (14)
• APA = Monotone
• AP9 = Special
• APD = Two-tone (Lower break)
DIGIT 4
Open Space
DIGITS 5 THROUGH 8
Primary Paint (1)
(Refer to 23 - BODY/PAINT - SPECIFICATIONS) for
color codes.
DIGIT 9
Open Space
DIGITS 10 THROUGH 13
Secondary Paint (2)
DIGIT 14
Open Space
DIGITS 15 THROUGH 18
Interior Trim Code (6)
DIGIT 19
Open Space
DIGITS 20, 21, AND 22
Engine Code (5)
• EKG = 3.7L 6 cyl. MPI Gasoline
• EVA = 4.7L 8 cyl. MPI Gasoline
• EVD = 4.7L 8 cyl. Flex Fuel
• EZA = 5.7L 8 cyl. SMPI Gasoline
• ETH = 5.9L 6 cyl. Cummins Turbo Diesel High Output
• EWC = 8.3L 19 cyl. SFI Gasoline
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