How to decode a Plymouth Neon VIN

Characters 1-3 of a Plymouth Neon VIN

A World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) is the initial sequence of three alphanumeric characters in the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) that uniquely identifies the manufacturer of the vehicle. Each automaker has a distinct set of WMIs that reflect their specific brand and sometimes, their geographic location. For the Plymouth Neon, a popular American compact car produced from 1995 through 2001, the WMIs can be 1P3, signifying FCA US LLC (formerly known as Chrysler) as the manufacturer based in Michigan, United States, or 3P3, indicating Chrysler De Mexico Toluca, the manufacturing plant in Mexico. These WMIs help to determine not just the make and country of origin, but also the authenticity of the vehicle’s VIN for regulatory compliance, documentation, and to facilitate accurate vehicle tracking and recall actions.

List of WMI Codes for a Plymouth Neon

WMI: 3P3

Model Years Covered: 1995, 1997-1999
Example VIN: 3P3ES67C2ST513968
Manufacturer Name: Chrysler De Mexico Toluca
Vehicle Type: Passenger Car
City: Santa Fe
State or Province: Mexico City
Country: Mexico

WMI: 1P3

Model Years Covered: 1995-2001
Example VIN: 1P3ES67CXSD152981
Manufacturer Name: FCA US LLC
Vehicle Type: Passenger Car
City: Auburn Hills
State or Province: Michigan
Country: United States

Characters 4-8 are the Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS) of a Plymouth Neon 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 Plymouth Neon:

Known VDS for a Plymouth Neon
ES67C	ES62Y	ES47C	ES42C	ES22C	ES47Y	ES42Y	ES46C	AS46C

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 Plymouth Neon 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 Plymouth Neon VIN — Year Code

Year Code	Year
1	2001 Plymouth Neon
Y	2000 Plymouth Neon
X	1999 Plymouth Neon
W	1998 Plymouth Neon
V	1997 Plymouth Neon
T	1996 Plymouth Neon
S	1995 Plymouth Neon

11th Character in the Plymouth Neon VIN — Plant Code(s)

Known Plymouth Neon Assembly Factory VIN Code(s)

Plant Code	Plant City	Plant State	Plant Country	Plant Company Name	Example VIN
D	Belvidere	Illinois	United States	Belvidere Assembly	1P3ES67CXSD152981
T	Toluca	State Of Mexico	Mexico	Toluca Assembly	3P3ES67C2ST513968

VIN Characters 12 - 17 of a Plymouth Neon

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

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How to find a Plymouth Neon’s VIN?

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

Look at the dashboard on the driver’s side of your Plymouth Neon, typically found at the corner where the dashboard meets the windshield, visible from outside the vehicle.
Open the driver’s side door and examine the door jamb or the door post (where the door latches when it is closed), as the VIN can often be located on a label or sticker in that area.
Take a peek under the hood where the engine compartment is; the VIN might be stamped onto a plate attached to the chassis or firewall.
Review your Plymouth Neon’s vehicle registration documents, insurance card, or title, where the VIN is usually printed clearly.
For additional locations, inspect the trunk area. Sometimes the VIN can be located in the spare tire well or on the trunk lid.
If your Plymouth Neon has one, check the front frame of the car, beneath the vehicle, as the VIN might be stamped on the frame.

What info can a Plymouth Neon VIN reveal?

Make: The VIN can reveal the vehicle’s make, indicating that it may be a Plymouth.
Model: The VIN specifies the model of the vehicle, possibly indicating it to be a Neon.
Manufacturer Name: The VIN indicates the manufacturer of the vehicle, which might be FCA US LLC.
Model Year: The VIN provides the model year of the vehicle, possibly being the year 2001, offering insights into the age and potential historical value of the vehicle.
Plant City: The VIN may indicate the city where the vehicle was manufactured, for example, Belvidere.
Vehicle Type: The VIN reveals the type of vehicle, possibly indicating it to be a passenger car.
Body Class: The VIN can possibly provide information about the body class of the vehicle, potentially indicating it to be a sedan/saloon.

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Sample VIN Decode Report for a Plymouth Neon

Vehicle Spec	Value
Body Class	Sedan/Saloon
Displacement (CC)	2000
Displacement (CI)	122.0474881894
Displacement (L)	2
Doors	4
Engine Configuration	In-Line
Engine Number of Cylinders	4
Front Air Bag Locations	1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Fuel Delivery / Fuel Injection Type	Sequential Fuel Injection (SFI)
Fuel Type - Primary	Gasoline
Model	Neon
Model Year	1995
Other Engine Info	Engine Info: 16V, Sales Code: ECB, Engine Info: 16V
Plant City	Toluca
Plant Company Name	Toluca assembly
Plant Country	Mexico
Plant State	State Of Mexico
Seat Belt Type	Manual
Series2	Special
Trim	S Series
Valve Train Design	Single Overhead Cam (SOHC)
Vehicle Descriptor	3P3ES67C*ST
Vehicle Type	Passenger Car
Sample_VIN	3P3ES67C2ST513968