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

 Production Sequence - Six Digit Number