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Mitsubishi
In General:
Mitsubishi vehicles can be identified from the following numbers:
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Enquiries about engine numbers and gearbox numbers can only be made through the above-mentioned Mitsubishi Europe headquarters in the Netherlands. It requires a lot of effort, but the VIN can be identified there using these numbers.
Mitsubishi-Motors in Germany can only work out the VIN from the engine number (and vice-versa).
1. Vehicle Identification Number:
1.1 Location of the VIN
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On the engine compartment bulkhead
(partly hidden behind a plastic covering)
In the right rear wheel housing, on the frame
In front of the front passenger’s seat (slide the seat back to the rear and lift up the carpet flap)
Visible VIN
Visible VIN:
The visible VIN is found on a stamped plate which can be seen beneath the front windscreen on the driver’s side. This is not a substitute for the VIN stamped onto the metalwork.
1.2 VIN Lettering
The VIN numbers are stamped or etched on in a straight line. The VIN on all models always has a special symbol at both ends (the Mitsubishi logo, a diamond or a star) . Each model may have a different symbol, but the symbols on the VIN are always the same. All characters on a VIN are the same size and the same distance apart.
Some examples of VINs:
On vehicles intended for the US other markets the 17-character VIN (in a different format) can be seen on the type plate as a visible VIN, but some, in particular Japanese manufacturers, only stamp an abbreviated VIN onto the vehicle. This example shows the model designation (V7), the engine type (8) and the vehicle type (W), as well as a filler (0) after the hyphen and a consecutive serial number.
2. Type Plate:
2.1 Location of the type plate
The type plate is normally in the engine compartment, riveted onto the front facing of the bulkhead, in most cases near the VIN
Exceptions:
On the Grandis the type plate is riveted onto the cross member on the right headlight.
On the 2005 version of the Colt, the Colt CZC and Outlander, the type plate (a sticker) is located on the lower part of the B-pillar, on the front passenger’s side.
From 2006 the type plate on the L 200 has been located on the outer face of the scuttle panel in the engine compartment.
2.2 Composition and appearance of the type plates
The composition of the type plates varies depending on which country or works they were produced in and according to the different models.
Metal type plates are riveted onto the bodywork at both ends. The type of rivets used can vary according to which works affixed the plate.
(The Born / Netherlands works)
(The Laemchabang / Thailand works)
(The Laemchabang / Thailand works)
(Mizushima Motor Vehicle Works)
(IPF, Bajro Plant Pininfarina Factory)
(Plant of Nagoya Motor Vehicle Works)
Type Plate Stickers
models ( the Colt , CZC) have a type plate sticker. This new type plate already contains the information contained in the model code plates, that vehicles with this kind of type plate no longer need to have an extra model code plate.
3. Model Code Plate:
Model code plates contain information about a vehicle. The plate is fixed on with rivets.
On some newer vehicles this information is contained on the type plate stickers. these vehicles do not have a model code plate.
The information on the model code sign if leave merely conclusions on the model, the motorisation, color and equipment to. A conclusion on a concrete vehicle (on Vehicle identification number) is not possible.
Example: A type plate containing the information normally shown on a model code plate
3.1 Location of the model code plate
Model code plates are found in differing locations on different models.
3.2 What the model code plate looks like and what information it contains
The appearance of a model code plate varies depending on the country and works in which it was produced. There is n model code plate on the Colt, as it is part of the type plate.
Examples:
Example of the breakdown of a model code plate (there are variations from this scheme on the L 200)
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3.3 Breakdown of the model codes
All models except the L200 and Pajjero Classic (V2/V4):
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the code for the characteristics of the engine (7) the type of steering (8),models have a code for the kind of drive (e.g. ‘Z’ = 4WD on the Outlander until 2006) for exhaust gas scrubbing (e.g. ‘Q’ = Catalytic converter on the Galant). If these models do not have this peculiarity, the breakdown follows the pattern outlined .
The old version L 200:
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The new L 200 (from 2006):
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The Pajerro Classic (V2/V4):
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4. Engine Number:
4.1 Location of the engine number
The engine number is normally stamped onto the cylinder block. The position can vary depending on the type of engine. The images show only some of the engines available.
134 and 135 (3A91 / 4A90 / 4A91)
from the engine plant at Kölleda, Germany
4.2 Appearance of the engine number
The engine number is stamped punched onto a smooth spot the engine block, more recently on some engines it can be needle punched (e.g., the 134/135, the FQ9 , the OM639). and some engines the positioning of the engine number makes it very difficult to read.
Examples:
OM639 (Mercedes) engine for the Colt
4.3 Engine number sticker
The additional number MD338959 (see image) is merely a parts number. These normally begin with the letter ‘M’. This number cannot be used for identifying a vehicle.
The additional engine specifications shown on the sticker cannot be used for identification purposes.
4.4 Breakdown of the engine number of the mitsubishi
On engines manufactured by Mitsubishi itself the engine number breaks down as follows:
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The breakdown of the Mercedes OM 639 Diesel engines and the 134 and 135 engines made in the Kölleda plant (3A91 / 4A90 / 4A91) corresponds to the breakdown of the corresponding Smart engines (See the Smart file under 3.2).
The breakdown of the BSY engine corresponds to the breakdown of VW engine numbers.
5. Gearbox number:
5.1 Location and appearance of the gearbox number
The gearbox numberof the mitsubishi is stamped onto the bell housing or the gearbox housing. There is often a st on the gearbox.
On gearboxes produced by the subcontractor Aisin-Warner Ltd the gearbox number is on a metal plate riveted onto the gearbox housing.
Examples showing the location and appearance of the gearbox number:
(The number has a different breakdown)
5.2 Breakdown of the gearbox number
An example using a gearbox produced by Mitsubishi itself:
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The gearbox number comprises the transmission code (Numbers 1-4) and the serial number (5-7):
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Attribution of gearboxes to individual models
(Table not exhaustive)
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According to the German general importer,mitsubishi is only possible to identify the VIN by means of the gearbox number through the European headquarters.
6. Radio Number:
Original Mitsubishi radios, CD changers and navigation apparatus have individual numbers. These are put directly onto the housings are present on stickers on the housings.
These individual numbers are not registered at Mitsubishi and cannot be used for identifying a particular VIN. There are no individual numbers electronically encoded in Mitsubishi radios and navigation apparatus.