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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 1987-1995 Jeep Wrangler YJ

Vehicle Identification Number/VIN Decoder Table 1987-1995 Jeep Wrangler YJ

A VIN number contains vital details related to your Jeep, from the engine type, to where it was built, and what type of transfer case it comes with. The YJ Jeep Wrangler VIN number location can be found on the inside of the windshield on the driver’s side. Refer to the below Jeep Wrangler VIN decoder table to learn about your Wrangler YJ. The Jeep VIN charts break down the YJ Wrangler by year; 87-88 and 89-95.  Use the VIN decode to quickly verify or reference parts on your YJ to complete your project.

1987-1988 Jeep Wrangler YJ VIN Decoder 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 Six Digit Number
 
1989-1995 Jeep Wrangler YJ VIN Decoder 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
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 Six Digit Number