production codes AF5E, 5F, 5G, AM5 etc

steptoe · Post by **steptoe** » Wed Oct 13, 2010 1:24 pm

there is more

AA5-7, AG5, 6, AL5-7, AP5, AA3, AP3, AB5, 5A, AF5, 5A, AM5A, AJ5

all listed inparts books for MY and L

I thought these were in the VIN, until I went to look and compare, my VIN starts with

JF3AU5

Does not compute, are these numbers stamped in body somewhere else that I can use (sometimes ) as a reference?

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Wed Oct 13, 2010 2:16 pm

Jonno.. from my understanding, if your model is say a AL5 (Leone sedan for example) then your VIN would be on the lines of JF1AL5..... in Australia and NZ.

There is a list on the web of all the models and their codes.

In Japan and I'm guessing the rest of the world, their VIN starts with just the model number then the production built number.. i.e AL5-000123

Gannon · Post by **Gannon** » Wed Oct 13, 2010 6:19 pm

VIN for my 86 RX Sedan 5sp Manual is JF2AC5BROBE607036

VIN for my old 83 Leone GL Sedan 3sp Auto was JF1AB4DRO14812

VIN for my old 92 L Series DL 5sp Manual wagon was JF2AN5JROCE43245

steptoe · Post by **steptoe** » Wed Oct 13, 2010 7:28 pm

Yes, I see, but see no correlation between any of your VINs or mine to the codes quoted above from a clutch book - thought these codes were to assist, not confuse

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Thu Oct 14, 2010 3:18 am

If it's an aftermarket manufacturers parts book then I'm going out on a limb and say that they have nothing to do with the Subaru coding other than they are very close to the MY and L.Series model numbers. I'm sure you've found out yourself going to any parts place that if it isn't a Subaru dealership then you'll end up wth something completely different than what you've ordered

I find clutches and brakes to be the worst offenders.

nncoolg · Post by **nncoolg** » Thu Oct 14, 2010 9:06 am

I reckon it would be the different body shape, like GC8 or GF8, depending on sedan or hatch , BE5 or BH5, BC5 or BF5 etc, etc,

steptoe · Post by **steptoe** » Thu Oct 14, 2010 12:14 pm

Arr yep, I see. Might call it quits at trying to understand until it becomes necessary....

Gannon · Post by **Gannon** » Thu Oct 14, 2010 6:56 pm

This might help Subaru VIN codes

A quick rundown.

Digit 1 & 2
JF = FHI Japan

Digit 3
1 = Passenger Vehicle
2 = MPV (Wagon or Ute)

Digit 4 & 5
AB = 80-84 Sedan
AC = 84-94 Sedan
AF = 80-89 Hatch
AG = 85-94 Coupe
AM = 80-89 Wagon
AN = 85-94 Wagon
AT = 80-84 Ute
AU = 85-87 Ute
AW = 80-84 Coupe
AX = Vortex

Digit 6
4 = 1800cc 80-84
5 = 1800cc 85-94
7 = 1800cc 85-94 with air suspension

Digit 7
B = 84-86 Turbo?
C = 87-94 Turbo?
J = 92 Wagon?

Digit 8
Restraint or Weight class
R = 5 Seatbelts?

Digit 9
Check digit
0

Digit 10
Model Year
B = 85?
C = 92?

Digit 11
E = 5sp Manual PT4WD
F = 3sp Auto 4WD
G = 5sp Manual FT4WD
H = 4sp Auto 4WD