Vin numbers

[RCP Phx]

I have what I believe to be 2 identical 2000 XJ's but with different Vin codes. Does anyone know what the 9th digit represents?

 

[RCP Phx]

One is a "X", the other is a "8".

 

[Tim_MN]

In a Jeep XJ Cherokee VIN, the "check digit" is the ninth character, which is a number or the letter X, which is used to verify the authenticity of the VIN by acting as a mathematical checksum based on the other digits in the code; essentially, it's a security feature to detect fraudulent VINs.

 

[RCP Phx]

In a Jeep XJ Cherokee VIN, the "check digit" is the ninth character, which is a number or the letter X, which is used to verify the authenticity of the VIN by acting as a mathematical checksum based on the other digits in the code; essentially, it's a security feature to detect fraudulent VINs.

So if every else is the same except for the 9th digit and the last 8 numbers, are the Jeeps the same?

 

[Tim_MN]

That sounds logical.

Get the detailed equipment listing at the link.

FCA RAM

fcagroup.my.site.com

 

[Saudade]

So if every else is the same except for the 9th digit and the last 8 numbers, are the Jeeps the same?

Well, they may still be optioned differently. The VIN covers the year, make and model. The link Tim_MN posted will give you the detailed build sheets for both. Too bad it only cover 1998 and up.

 

[RCP Phx]

The only thing I can't visually confirm is the factory tire/wheel combo, everything else is the same!

 

[RCP Phx]

"Big bro" I bought brand new in '00, "Lil sis" I bought in Jan '18!

 

[Saudade]

Hmm.. I think we need to see a "family" pic!

 

[RCP Phx]

Big Bro 5.5"/33's and Lil Sis 3.5/30's
https://photobucket.com/share/97196184-83a0-4a0b-9ac5-986f630a70d6
https://photobucket.com/share/cab4ce27-ed34-4301-b4bb-ab2bb31e3b1b

 

[Saudade]

BOOKENDS!! Very Nice!!