Saturn LS2 VIN Decoder & Lookup

How to decode a Saturn LS2 VIN

Characters 1-3 of a Saturn LS2 VIN

A World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) is a unique code used to identify the manufacturer of a vehicle, as well as specifics about the vehicle, including the country of manufacture. For instance, the WMI 1G8 is designated for vehicles made by General Motors LLC from 2000 to 2002, encompassing models like the Saturn LS2. This code specifies that the vehicle type is a passenger car, manufactured in Warren, Michigan, United States. The WMI is crucial for various regulatory, identification, and cataloging purposes, serving as the initial segment of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) which provides detailed information about a vehicle’s origin, characteristics, and unique identification. Understanding a WMI like 1G8 offers insights into the vehicle’s background, manufacturing location, and the manufacturer’s identity.

List of WMI Codes for a Saturn LS2

WMI: 1G8

Model Years Covered: 2000-2002
Example VIN: 1G8JW52R0YY623847
Manufacturer Name: General Motors LLC
Vehicle Type: Passenger Car
City: Warren
State or Province: Michigan
Country: United States

Characters 4-8 are the Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS) of a Saturn LS2 VIN

These characters correspond to components like:

Engine type
Transmission
Model or trim
Body style
Gross vehicle weight range

Below find the known vehicle descriptor codes for a Saturn LS2:

Known VDS for a Saturn LS2
JW52R	JW54R

Auto manufacturers have some discretion to decide how they want to code this section, but its contents and decoded results are generally consistent.

Character 9 is the “check digit” in a Saturn LS2 VIN.

Based on a formula developed by the US Department of Transportation, it helps reduce fraud by ensuring the validity of the VIN.

10th Character in the Saturn LS2 VIN — Year Code

Year Code	Year
2	2002 Saturn LS2
1	2001 Saturn LS2
Y	2000 Saturn LS2

11th Character in the Saturn LS2 VIN — Plant Code(s)

Known Saturn LS2 Assembly Factory VIN Code(s)

Plant Code	Plant City	Plant State	Plant Country	Plant Company Name	Example VIN
Y	Wilmington	Delaware	United States	Wilmington Assembly	1G8JW52R0YY623847

VIN Characters 12 - 17 of a Saturn LS2

The final 6 characters in a Saturn LS2’s 17-digit VIN are its serial number, which will be unique to every vehicle.

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How to find a Saturn LS2’s VIN?

Locating the VIN number on your Saturn LS2 is key for identification. Here’s how to find it:

Look on the lower corner of the windshield on the driver’s side of your Saturn LS2; the VIN should be visible from the outside.
Examine the door edge or door jamb on the driver’s side of your Saturn LS2; the VIN can often be found on a sticker or metal plate where the door latches when closed.
Check under the hood of your Saturn LS2; the VIN might be stamped on the engine block or on a metal plate attached to the chassis.
For additional locations, inspect the trunk area of your Saturn LS2; sometimes, the VIN is placed under the trunk carpet or on the trunk lid.

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Sample VIN Decode Report for a Saturn LS2

Vehicle Spec	Value
Body Class	Sedan/Saloon
Displacement (CC)	3000.0
Displacement (CI)	183.07123228419
Displacement (L)	3.0
Doors	4
Engine Configuration	V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer	OPEL
Engine Model	L81
Engine Number of Cylinders	6
Front Air Bag Locations	1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Fuel Delivery / Fuel Injection Type	Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
Model	LS2
Model Year	2002
Other Engine Info	HO, Name Plate: Saturn
Plant City	Wilmington
Plant Company Name	Wilmington assembly
Plant Country	United States
Plant State	Delaware
Seat Belt Type	Manual
Side Air Bag Locations	1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Valve Train Design	Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Descriptor	1G8JW54R*2Y
Vehicle Type	Passenger Car
Windows	4
Sample_VIN	1G8JW54R02Y533716