I am a bit puzzled maybe someone here can help me. I tried to order a throttle cable from an OEM GM parts supplier and they stated that my Vin# was not in GMs data base. I know that this is a valid # because I ran a CarFax report before I purchased it. Anyone else had this problem? I wonder if GM is trying to get away from providing parts. I asked a Suzuki parts dealer about the cable and they refered me to a GM dealer.
Thanks all
Bear
I gave them the vin # that is located on the tag on the dash. It is the same # I used for a Carfax check before I purchased it. I called my local Chevy dealer and they also said that is was not in their data base. They said the problem is with the last 8 numbers.
Confused...Yes
Bear
there are many parts in the EPC listed by VIN.
mid year they make changes for a host of reasons. (safety flaw?)
in fact the EPC has a VIN filter. so Vin not being important is not a valid general statement (lawyers?). EG: pump assy on Power steering. vin ranged. the pistons are Engine SN ranged !
sorry!
possibilites:
1- wrote down vin wrong from dash plate.
2- GM Data base is full errors .
if #2 then they they need to look at what you want and see if
that is sensitave to VIN, if not ,then they need to sell that part.
there is no reason to not do that.
I say this all tongue in cheek, as I too buy parts for my GM (yah)
Tracker , and I get them all from Suzuki, every ONE !
HOw do I do that?
1- I order from the EPC
2- or I order from a friendly Suzuki dealer by name.
break down:
2cn = canada GM manufacture code.
BJ186 = features.
8 = check digit ( like a check sum in computers)
T = 1996 year
6 = Plant code
9xxxxx ( six digit body serial number , called sequence by Suz)
another fact is the EPC can scan by partial VIN.
someone needs a day of class in the parts dept.
they can search by partial VIN .
I hope this help you.
Sorry , we are draining the swamp and the aligators are free.
PN , throttle cable.
Suzuki PN: 15910-57B11 , 96/97 MT or AT , no vin restrictions to date 2000 ( after that you are on your own)
I have been searching for 4 hour in google and can´t find a place to run my vin, I´m curios about my car since it has only 89,000 mi. in the odometer, and it is in mint condition. Could you make me the favor of running my vin or giving me the exact e address ? Thankyou in advance.
i made up a phoney VIN using your number minus SN and added
phoney SN and a matching Check digit and
this web site decoded it perfect.
suggest entering you real vin.
IT MUST PASS>
and decode
Thank you Jerry, I ran my vin and this is the info.,not exactly what I was expecting, anyway thank you.I was a your page, read about the aftermarket ecu you are testing, interesting, the other car, is it park in Peru? Just a guess because of the last 2 letters in the address.
VIN 2CNBJ1868T6953888 VALID Passengers 4 Date 12/6/2007
Year 1996 Doors 2 Invoice $14,165.76
Make Geo Manual/Auto Trans. Std / Opt MSRP $14,880.00
Model Tracker Forced Induction No Delivery $315.00
Trim LSi FrontWD No Engine Type 4 Cylinder Engine
Style 2-Door Convertible LSi 4WD RearWD No Engine Size (Metric/CID) 1.6L/97
Market 4WD Special Purpose Vehicles AllWD No Horsepower 95 @ 5600
Towing 0 - 6,000 FourWD Std Torque 98 @ 4000
Fleet Only No Stepside No Fuel Type Gasoline Fuel
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