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Help Decoding the VIN

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Can someone tell me how to decode a VIN on a 350Z? I think i've figured out the following:

JN1AZ34ExxTyyyyyy

J= Made in Japan
N = Nissan
1AZ34 not sure, but all 350Zs have this
D/E = D front air bags only, E side bags
xx = not sure
T/M = not sure, but maybe build location, seems to be T for 03 and most 04s, M for 05+
yyyyyy = not sure

Anyone know how to read a Nissan VIN and can tell me what xx and yyyyyy are?
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J = Japan
N = Nissan
1 = Car
A = VQ35DE engine
Z3 = Z33 (350Z/Fairlady)
4 = 2-door hatchback
D = Airbags and 3-point seatbelts
Thanks! This also answers my other question about Tochigi built 350z's vs. Oppama (T vs. M in the VIN!)
i posted this a long time ago, here is the link

http://www.350z-tech.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=720
Yes, I can help you decode the VIN on a 350Z. Here's a breakdown of what each section of the VIN means:
Country of Origin: The first digit of the VIN indicates the country where the vehicle was manufactured. A "J" in the first position indicates that the vehicle was made in Japan. Manufacturer: The second and third digits indicate the manufacturer of the vehicle. The 350Z was manufactured by Nissan, which is represented by the letters "N" and "A" respectively. Plant Code: The ninth digit represents the assembly plant where the vehicle was built. Production Sequence Number: The last six digits of the VIN are a unique production sequence number assigned to each vehicle as it comes off the assembly line.

By decoding the VIN on your 350Z, you can visit https://vinpit.com for VIN number check and determine important information about the vehicle, including its country of origin, manufacturer, model, engine size, and production details.
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