CE relevance to JDM Chassis Codes

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Hi All,

A recent Facebook post has inspired me to put this in a thread.
Not saying I know a lot, but since I have spent many hours looking this stuff up, I thought I would share my knowledge for an easy reference guide to looking up parts from JDM model Chassis Codes.

First of all, we know our 97-02 models are CE's for Mirages, Coupes and Sedans.
Mitsubishi Australia borked the chassis naming system around the CC chassis area. CE in JDM chassis is actually the chassis code for a Evo 2/3 which is a CE9A which is similarly based of what we call a "CC" Chassis.

I will break the the chassis code into 2 parts eg CE & 9A.

First 2 characters of the Chassis and their meanings.

CJ - 2WD Coupe or Hatch
CK - 2WD Sedan
CL - 4WD Hatch
CM - 4WD Sedan
CN - 4WD Sedan (reinforced due to it being an evo 4 chassis)
CP - 4WD Sedan (reinforced due to it being an evo 5/6 chassis)

Last 2 characters of the Chassis and their meanings (not all last 2 characters appear on the above chassis codes)

1 - 4G13 1.3L
2 - 4G15 DOHC 1.5L
4 - 4G92 Mivec 1.6L
5 - 4G93 1.8L (only appears on CK Chassis) or 4G93T 1.8L Turbo (only appears on CM Chassis)
6 - 6A11 V6 1.8L (only appears on CK Chassis)
8 - 4D68 2.0L Diesel (only appears on CK Chassis)
9 - 4G63 2.0L Turbo (only appears on CN & CP Chassis)

0 - Utility
A - Passenger
C - Cabriolet
M - Compartment
V - Specialized
W - Touring

VIN Code and their meanings for CE Chassis and onward (Is not the same for CC and older):
1: J - Japan (Country of Origin)
2: M - Mitsubishi (Manufacturer)
3: F - Mitsubishi (Extra Manufacturer ID)
4: S - Sedan (M for 3 Door Hatchback, X for 5 Door Hatchback [E.G Colts], D for Coupe and L for Wagon)
5: R - Automatic (N for Manual)
6: C - As per above Chassis Codes List
7: K - As per above Chassis Codes List
8: 5 - As per above Chassis Codes List
9: A - Passenger (W for Touring)
10: 3 - 2003 (S is 95, T is 96, V is 97, W is 98, X is 99, Y is 00, 1 is 01, 2 is 02 etc)
11: U - Nagoya Plant (Japan) (T for Tonsley Park SA)
12: 1 - Serial Number
13: 2 - Serial Number
14: 3 - Serial Number
15: 4 - Serial Number
16: 5 - Serial Number
17: 6 - Serial Number

The last 6 Numbers are the Plant serial number, whether it determines build number your car is.

This is all the codes relevant to a CE (Australian) based Chassis.
I can also do the same for the CC and CH Chassis if people would like.

CG/CH JDM Chassis Code Thread: http://www.auslancer.com/index.php?threads/cg-ch-relevance-to-jdm-chassis-codes.10460/

I also found some goodies, here are the original car assessments by the Department of Transport when presented with each car to pass ADR.
 

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Mad! Would love to see this for the CS shape too. I couldnt find any easy info, but if it helps, my 2L sedan is a CS6A and 2.4L sedan is CS7A.

EDIT:

Re-read my notes, I think this is correct for CS..
6A - 2L Sedan (4g94)
7A - 2.4L Sedan (4G69)
7W - 2.4L Wagon (4G69)
I dont think 6W exists in australia
There are more codes for NZ where they have 4G13’s in their wagons too lol
 
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Furthermore;
Mitsubishi VIN Numbers in Australia follow this:

Example VIN: JMFMNCJ2A3U001234

Characters 1, 2, 3: JMF
Country of Manufacture and Manufacturer code:

JM = Japan, Mitsubishi
1M = USA, Mitsubishi
4M = USA, Mitsubishi
6M = Australia, Mitsubishi
9M = Brazil, Mitsubishi (not strictly Mitsubishi, but under license)

F = Nagoya Plant, Okazaki city in Aichi Japan?

6U9 = Australian Government issued VIN number for vehicles without 17 character VINs

Character 4-9: MN CJ2A
Model code inc engine, trans:
MN: ??
C: Model series of car. C = Passenger car
J: ??
2: Engine. 2 = Petrol 4G15
A: Trans/driveline. A = 5 speed FWD Manual Transmission


Character 10: 3
Year of manufacture;
R: 1994
S: 1995
T: 1996
V: 1997
W: 1998
X: 1999
Y: 2000
1: 2001
2: 2002
3: 2003
4: 2004
5: 2005

Character 11: U
*-Character 9 or 11 is often used as a check digit to validate the VIN being legitimate-*
Check digit/Assembly plant?
U = Nagoya Plant, Okazaki city in Aichi Japan


Character 12-17 : 001234
Serial number of VIN.
 
Edit: oh, looks like you updated the OP before i finished typing my reply
 
LOL. I could change it to a Worldwide reference page... I will collate and add it and rename threads.
 
LOL. I could change it to a Worldwide reference page... I will collate and add it and rename threads.

Feel free to copy and paste my post. Like you've mentioned, Mitsubishi kinda went all over the shop with the VINs, especially in Aus, so theres a bit of conflicting evidence.
 
If you wanted to add another section, CC chassis are CA. Like CA1A, CA4A etc
 
Updates to VIN data, kinda invalidates donki's post which a little incorrect lol.
 
"5 - 4G93 1.8L (only appears on CK Chassis) or 4G93T 1.8L Turbo (only appears on CM Chassis)"

The 1.8 CE Coupe in Australia has a CJ5A chassis code I am quite sure
 
"5 - 4G93 1.8L (only appears on CK Chassis) or 4G93T 1.8L Turbo (only appears on CM Chassis)"

The 1.8 CE Coupe in Australia has a CJ5A chassis code I am quite sure
You need to re-read my post again. That's referencing Japan....
 
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