First Digit: Indentifies the country in which the vehicle was built.
1 = U.S.A.
Second Digit: Identifies the Manufacturer.
G = General Motors
Third Digit: Identifies the automotive division.
2 = Pontiac
Fourth Digit: Identifies the car line.
F = Firebird
Fifth Digit: Identifies the series.
S = Firebird Base Model
W = Firebird Trans Am
Sixth Digit: Identifies the body type.
2 = 2 Door Coupe
Seventh Digit
Identifies the restraint system. 1 = Manual Belts.
Eighth Digit: Identifies the engine.
S = 173 CID, 2.8L, V-6, M.F.I (Chevy)
E = 305 CID, 5.0L, V8, TBI (Chevy)
8 = 305 CID, 5.7L, MFI (Chevy)
F = 305 CID, 5.0, V-8, MFI (Chevy)
7 = 231 CID, 3.8, V-6, SFI, Turbocharged
Ninth Digit: Identifies the check digit.
Tenth Digit: Identifies the model year.
F = 1989
Eleventh Digit: Identifies the assembly plant.
L = Van Nuys
Last Six Digits: Represent the basic production numbers, 100001/up
Service Parts Identification
Service Parts Label Identification Label is located on the console door. It includes the vehicle
identification number, a listing of option codes, paint type, paint cade, convertible top code and an
interior trim code.
(need picture of the body number plate)
Example: 1G2FS21FXKL100001
1 Country of Mfg. USA
G Manufacturer GM
2 Car Division Pontiac
F Car Line Firebird
S Series Base
2 Body Types 2-Dr. Coupe
1 RestraintS ystem Manual Belts
F Engine 305CID, V8, Chevy
X Check Digit
K Model Year 1989
L Assembly Plant Van Nuys, CA
100001 Body Number
Option Codes
AQ9 Adjustable Custom bucket Seats
AU3 Power dOOR lOCKS
CD4 Controlled - Sysle Windshield Wipers
Paint Type & Coat
BC CC Base Coat/Clear Coat
Paint Code
L848 Lower Body Color Black
U848 Upper Body Color Black
Trim Code
66B Interior Trim (Medium Dark Cloth)
Trim Number
The Trim Number indicates the interior trim color and material.
Color Cloth Vinyl Leather Code
Black X 192#
Black X 19B,19C, 19D#
Camel X 662#
Camel X 66B,66C*,66D*#
Dark Gray X 82B, 82C*, 82D#
Dark Gray X 822#
* Custom
# Deluxe
The Paint Code
The Paint Code indicates the exterior paint color. A two part paint code indicates the bottom and
top colors. Vehicles using the letters L and U indicate which code represents the lower body and
the upper body colors respectively. Included on this label is a four digit number indicating the
exterior body color. This number has been noted along with the exterior GM code.
Color WA Number Code
Black 848 19
Medium Maui Blue Metallic 9537 23
White 8554 40
Black 8555 41
Flame Red Metallic 9535 74
Bright Red 8774 81
Medium Rosewood Metallic 8990 82
Gunmetal Metallic 9243 87
Gunmetal Metallic 9536 87
Bright Blue Metallic 9591 98
Paint Types:
The Paint Type Code indicates what type of paint was used on the car.
DIS Lacquer Dispersion Lacquer
SOL Lacquer Solution Lacquer
BC CC Base Coat/Clear Coat
Water
Enamel
Transmissions:
The 200R4 Automatic
Transmission Code is located on the right side of the transmission case and includes the shift
built, assembly plant, model year, application code and production serial number.
Example: 1T89TAF0123
1 Shift Built (1=First, 2=Second, 3=Third)
T Assembly Plant (Three Rivers)
89 Model Year
TAF Application Code
0123 Production Serial Number
The 700R4 Automatic
Transmission code is located on the right rear oil pan rail and includes the year, model, Julian
build date and shift built.
Example:8YPMYXXXXXXXXX267A
8 Model Year (1988)
YP 305 CID Application
M Transmission Type (THM 700-R4)
Y Build Location (Toledo)
267 Julian Date
A* Shift Built (1st)
*A&B - First shift
C&H - Second shift
D - Day
N - Night
Code CID
FKM 350
FXM 350
YPM 305
YWM 305
YXM 173
YZM 305
The Build Date Code
Starts with the Julian date (day of the year) on which 1989 production started. The build date code
continues with the Julian date until December 31 (365). The sequence then continues until the
end of the 1985 production. EXAMPLE: January 20, 1985 would translate to a build date code of
385.
Note:
In addition to the transmission production code number, all passenger cars have a portion of the
vehicle identification number stamped on the transmission. The condensed vehicle identification
number consists of the division identification number, model year, assembly plant designation
and vehicle build sequence number.
The Rear Axle Code
Is a two letter code stamped on the front passenger side of the axle tube or on an identification tag
attached to the carrier cover. It identifies that axle code ratio and if the axle is equipped with the
Safe-T-Track option.
Code Ratio Year Locking
6HE 2.73 89
6HP 2.73 89
6HT 2.73 89
8ET 2.77 89
6HB 3.08 89
6HF 3.08 89
6HK 3.08 89
8EW 3.45 89
6HQ 3.23 89 Yes
6HL 3.42 89 Yes
BEU 3.27 89 Yes
BEW 3.45 89 Yes
9ER 3.45 89 Yes
9EQ 3.27 89 Yes
9ET 2.77 89 Yes
Regular Production Options (RPO)
Description Code
Notchback AA8
Seat Adjuster, 4 Way Manual Driver AH3
Rear Split Seat AM9
Restraint Provision, Child AN4
Adjustable Custom Seats - Lear Siegler AQ9
Seat Assy (Europen Style) AR9
Door Locks AU3
Glass, Soft Ray, All Windows AO1
Windows, Power A31
Trunk Lid Release A90
Ornamentation, Interior, Door Pocket BC8
Ornamentation, Interior, Black BV3
Luxury Trim Group B20
Mats, Carpeted Front Floor B34
Rear Floor Mats B35
Container, Cassette Tape Storage B67
Moldings, Vinyl Bodyside B84
Hatch Roof w/removable Glass Panels CC1
Controlled-cycle Windshield Wipers CD4
Electirc Rear Window Defrost C49
Custom Air Conditioning C60
Rear View Dual Reading Lamp DC4
Outside Remote Mirrors DD9
Electronic Day/Night Mirror DD8
Arm rest, Front Door DD14
Speedometer Driven Gear D3W
Speedometer Driven Gear D3Y
Mirror, Visor Vanity, RH D35
Rear Cargo Compartment Security D42
Speedometer Driven Gear D55
Speedometer Driven Gear D5T
Speedometer Driven Gear D5V
Speedometer Driven Gear D5W
Color Over-ride D60
Speedometer Driven Gear D7H
Speedometer Driven Gear D7J
Speedometer Driven Gear D7L
Spoiler, Deck Lid Rear D80
Spoiler Rear, Aero Wing D81
Paint, 2 Tone (Deluxe) D86
Vehicle Speed Sensor D9A
Vehicle Speed Sensor D9B
Vehicle Speed Sensor D9E
Stripe Accent D98
Sport OSRV Mirrors DG7
Roof Console Subwoofer Controls DK6
Hood Applique DX1
Mirror, Visor Vanity, RH D34
Cargo Screen D42
Spoiler, Rear Deck D81
Ralley ll D83
Speedometer Adapter (Delete) E5Z
Speedometer Key (Delete) E9Z
Suspension System, Soft Ride FE1
Suspension System, Touring Ride & Handling FE2
Suspension Special Heavy Duty F41
Limited Slip Differential Axle G80
Axle, Rear 3.45 Ratio GM3
Axle, Rear 3.08 Ratio GU4
Axle, Rear 3.42 Ratio GU6
Axle, Rear 3.27 Ratio GW6
Axle, Rear Locking Type (Limited Slip) G80
Axle, Performance Ratio G92
Shaft, Prop (Aluminum) JG1
Brake System, Power, Disc/Drum (Aluminum) J42
Brake System, Vacuum Power J50
Brake System, Power, Front & Rear Disc J65
Cooler, Engine Oil KC4
Heater, Engine Block K05
Cruise Control w/Resume Feature K34
Generator, 100 AMP K60
Generator, 105 AMP K68
Generator, 85 AMP K99
Engine, 2.8L, V6 LB8
Engine, 5.0L, V-8, 4 BC LB9
Engine, 5.0L V8, TPI L03
Engine, 5.7L, V-8, L98
Transmission, 5-Speed Manual MB1
Transmission, 4-Speed Automatic MD8
Transmission, 5-Speed Manual MK6
Transmission, 5-Speed Manual MM5
Transmission, Automatic MX0
Emission System, Federal Requirements NA5
Emission System, California Requirements NB2
Emission System, California Override NN5
Steering Wheel, Leather wrapped NP5
Exhaust System, Dual N10
Formula 3 spoke Leather Steering Wheel NK3
Wheels, 15 x 7" Finned Turbo Cast - Alum N24
Steering Wheel - Tilt N33
Wheel, Sport Steering N36
Wheel & Tire Spare, Aluminum N64
Wheel & tire, Stowaway Spare N65
Wheels, Cast Aluminum N90
Wheels, Custom Wheel Covers N96
Wheel, 16 x 8 Styled (Aluminum) PEO
Wheel, 16 x 8, Aluminum PW6
Wheels, Diamond-Spoke Aluminum PW7
Tires, P235/60VR15 Steel Belted Blackwalls QAC
Tires, P245/50VR16 Steel Belted Blackwalls QDZ
Tires, P215/65R15 Steel Belted Whte Ltrs QYH
Tires, P215/65R15 Steel Belted Blackwalls QYZ
Articulating Performance Seats TBD
Lamp group TR9
Smoked Lenses, Tail Lights T93
Front Fog Lamps T96
Battery, Heavy Duty UA1
Theft Deterrent System UA6
Instrument Cluster UB3
Lamp, Interior, Console & Courtesy UF6
Electronic System, Accessory Control UK3
Delco Am/Fm Stero w/cassette & Clock UM6
Delco Am/Fm Stereo w/o Clock UK4
Delco Am/Fm Stereo w/seek-scan & clock UM7
6 Speaker Sub Woofer UQ7
Delco Touch Control UT4
Delco Am/Fm Stereo w/graphic Eq UX1
Rally and Instrument Panel Tach Gauges U21
Electronic Gauge Cluster U52
Power Antenna U75
Heavy Duty cooling V08
Front License Plate Mounting VK3
Trans Am Package WS4
Special Performance Package WS6
Aero Package #1 (white) WW1
Aero Package #2 (silver) WW2
Aero Package #3 (gunmetal metallic) WW3
Aero package #4 (black) WW4
Aero Package #6 (flame red metallic) WW6
Aero Package #8 (bright red) WW8
Paint, 2 tone (delete) WX1
Aero Package W62
Formula Package W66
Trans Am GTA option Y84
Rally Turned Suspension Y99
Canadian Base Equipment Z49
Wheel Color (White) 11P
Molding Color (white) 11Q
Wheel Color (Silver Metallic) 12P
Secondary Exterior Color (Silver Metallic) 13L
Resources:
Amos Press Inc. Catalog of FIREBIRD ID Numbers 1967-1993
