I have been lurking aroundparts stores on line and saw parts with numbers and mentioning models made in USA or Mexico. How do we know where my accord was made.

 

It was likely made in Ohio.

[ul][*]1st character- Identifies the country in which the vehicle was manufactured.
For example: U.S.A.(1or4), Canada(2), Mexico(3), Japan(J), Korea(K), England(S), Germany(W), Italy(Z)
[*]2nd character- Identifies the manufacturer. For example; Audi(A),
BMW(B), Buick(4), Cadillac(6), Chevrolet(1), Chrysler(C), Dodge(B),
Ford(F), GM Canada(7), General Motors(G), Honda(H), Jaquar(A), Lincoln(L), Mercedes Benz(D), Mercury(M), Nissan(N), Oldsmobile(3), Pontiac(2or5), Plymouth(P), Saturn(8), Toyota(T), VW(V), Volvo(V).
[*]3rd character- Identifies vehicle type or manufacturing division.
[*]4th to 8th characters- Identifies vehicle features such as body style, engine type, model, series, etc.
[*]9th character- Identifies VIN accuracy as check digit.
[*]10th character- Identifies the model year. For example: 1988(J), 1989(K), 1990(L), 1991(M), 1992(N), 1993(P), 1994(R), 1995(S), 1996(T),
1997(V), 1998(W), 1999(X), 2000(Y)------2001(1), 2002(2), 2003(3)
[*]11th character- Identifies the assembly plant for the vehicle.
[*]12th to 17th characters- Identifies the sequence of the vehicle for production
as it rolled of the manufacturers assembly line. [/ul]

 

Thanks for a fast and complete reply.

 

very good RTX ,,,,,but had he taking time to go to our DIY section,, there is a post ( understanding vin # ) ,, he would not have had to ask....

 

With the information that you gave me which I want to thank you for takeing time I learned that my accord was made in the USA. Not a big deal but very happy to have that information.Thanks letting me know about the DIY section which has plenty of useful information.

 

now does that go for all models across the board or is it different for each year, id like to find out where my 92 was made now.

 

Hey threadjacker, what are the first 3 digits of your VIN?
Nexthead on over to the DIY section, Look at the "understanding VIN" post.
If you need any help please feel free topost your questions; right smack dab in the middle of someone elses post.
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[sm=bangbang.gif] so sorry didnt think somone would get upset for posting something related to the topic at hand.

 

Mine was actually made in Japan.

 

Hate to admit it but I didn't realize that either![sm=smiley8.gif]
RTX?????????? Stop it!!