Where do I find my mini identification number?

Where do I find my mini identification number?

Frequently you can find your VIN number in one of the following locations: on the driver’s side door jam (sometimes on the passenger’s side), under the windshield on the driver’s side, near the firewall of the vehicle or on the steering column.

How do I decode a mini VIN?

How to Decode a MINI VIN?

  1. W – Country of Origin (UK)
  2. M – Manufacturer (MINI)
  3. W – Vehicle Type (Passenger Car)
  4. RC335 – Description (2dr/Hatchback/ MINI Cooper)
  5. 9 – Check Digit.
  6. 6 – Model Year (2006)
  7. T – Assembly Plant (Oxford, England)
  8. K64426 – Production Sequence Number.

Is vehicle ID number same as chassis number?

A car’s VIN number is sometimes called its chassis number. They are the same – the Vehicle Identification Number is stamped to the chassis of the car and so is fixed to that model in question.

What is the engine number on a Mini Cooper?

If the engine ID tag is still in place then a quick check of the beginning of the engine number will tell you what the engine size is. (If the ID tag is missing, see “ Engine ID If the Engine Tag Is Missing .”) The short version follows. If the engine number begins with: 1275cc (non Cooper S), except 12H397 and 12H398. These are S.

Where is the engine tag on a mini mini?

If you have the engine tag still attached to the engine – just in front/below the thermostat housing – or perhaps the original engine number in the log book then the following should help you determine which engine you have. For Metro units, see ‘Engine – Metro identification data’.

How can I tell if my Mini is an a + engine?

The easiest way to tell is the way the distributor is held into the block. On A+ engines, the distributor clamp is held to the block with one bolt. Pre-A+ blocks use two.

Where can I find the engine number on my car?

Finding the Engine Number Check the engine. Your vehicle’s engine number should be stamped right onto the engine of your vehicle. Look at your owner’s manual. If you cannot find a sticker on your engine that lists your engine number, then check your owner’s manual for this information. Identify the engine number.

How do I find out what parts fit my Mini Cooper?

And if you’re still unsure on what parts fit your MINI give our expert specialists a call at 1-800-946-2642 or send us an email HERE and be sure to include the last 7 digits of your VIN Number. We will get back to you shortly with an answer to your fitment question.

Where do I find the engine number on a mini?

All you need is to be able to read the code! Below you will find sections on Mini engine numbers and Metro engine numbers. If the engine doesn’t turn up in the Mini or Metro sections, or the engine ID plate is missing there is a section that will help you figure it out.

What’s the VIN number on a Mini Cooper?

If you’re not sure about which car you drive or would like to more specific information, search below. And if you’re still unsure on what parts fit your MINI give our expert specialists a call at 1-800-946-2642 or send us an email HERE and be sure to include the last 7 digits of your VIN Number.

What is the engine code for a Mini Cooper?

Lots of people get confused when they have a 2007 or 2008 convertible and think its a 2nd gen. NOTE: 2nd gen Convertible was released in 2009 in Cooper and Cooper S trim. The engines now have a B code and are modular in design. B37 and B38 are 3 cylinder, B48 is 4 cylinder.

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