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 3 = convertible
Seventh Digit
Identifies the restraint system. 3 = Manual Belts, Driver's side Airbag
Eighth Digit: Identifies the engine.
T =3.1, V-6, MFI (Chevy)
E = 305 CID, 5.0L, V-8, TBI (Chevy)
8 = 305 CID, 5.7L, TPI (Chevy)
F = 305 CID, 5.0, V-8, TPI (Chevy)
Ninth Digit: Identifies the check digit.
Tenth Digit: Identifies the model year.
M = 1991
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: 1G2FW23FXLL100001
1 Country of Mfg. USA
G Manufacturer GM
2 Car Division Pontiac
F Car Line Firebird
W Series Trans Am
3 Body Types Convertible
3 Restraint System
F Engine 305CID, V8, Chevy
X Check Digit
L Model Year 1991
L Assembly Plant Van Nuys, CA
100001 Body Number
Option Codes
AQ9 Adjustable Custom bucket Seats
AU3 Power Door Locks
CC1 Removable Glass Hatch Roof
Paint Type & Coat
BC CC Base Coat/Clear Coat
Paint Code
U8555 Lower Body Color Black
L8555 Upper Body Color Black
Trim Code
19C Interior Trim (Black Cloth)
Trim Number
The Trim Number indicates the interior trim color and material.
Color Cloth Vinyl Leather Code
Black X 19C
Black X 192#
Beechwood X 66C
Beechwood X 662#
Medium Dark Gray X 82C
Medium 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
Medium Maui Blue Metallic 9537 23
White 9567 10
Black 8555 41
Brillant Red Metallic 9540 75
Bright Red 8774 81
Gunmetal Metallic 9536 87
Bright Blue Metallic 9591 98
Medium Green Metallic 9539 45
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 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:0FTMYXXXXXXXXX267A
0 Model Year (1991)
FZ 305 CID Application
M Transmission Type (THM 700-R4)
Y Build Location (Toledo)
XXXXXXXX Transmission Serial Number
267 Julian Date
A* Shift Built (1st)
*A&B - First shift
C&H - Second shift
D - Day
N - Night
Code CID
FBM 192
FTM 305 TBI
FUM 350
FZM 305 MFI
The Build Date Code
Starts with the Julian date (day of the year) on which 1990 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
8HP 2.73 91
8HK 3.08 91
8HJ 3.23 91
8HL 3.42 91
8HT 2.73 91 YES
8HE 2.73 91 YES
8HF 3.08 91 YES
8HB 3.08 91 YES
2PM 3.23 91 YES
2PN 3.42 91 YES
4HM 3.23 91 YES
4HW 3.23 91 YES
4HX 3.42 91 YES
4PM 3.23 91 YES
4PN 3.42 91 YES
6HA 3.23 91
6HB 3.08 91 YES
6HC 3.23 91 YES
6HE 3.42 91
6HE 2.73 91
6HF 3.08 91 YES
6HF 3.23 91
6HG 3.08 91
6HH 3.08 91 YES
6HJ 3.23 91
6HK 3.08 91
6HL 3.42 91
6HM 3.23 91 YES
6HP 2.73 91
6HT 2.73 91 YES
6HW 3.23 91 YES
6HX 3.42 91 YES
6PG 3.23 91 YES
6PH 3.42 91 YES
6PM 3.23 91 YES
6PN 3.42 91 YES
7PM 3.23 91 YES
7PN 3.42 91 YES
9QE 3.27 91 YES
Regular Production Options (RPO)
Description Code
Standard Equipment AAA
Seat Adjuster, 4 Way Manual Driver AH3
Restraint System, Front Seat, Inflatable AJ3
Restraint Provision, Child AN4
Adjustable Custom Seats - Lear Siegler AQ9
Seat Assy (Europen Style) AR9
Door Locks AU3
Windows, Power A31
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
Heater w/Defroster, Outside Air C41
Electirc Rear Window Defrost C49
Custom Air Conditioning C60
Rear View Dual Reading Lamp DC4
Outside Remote Mirrors DD9
Sunshade, Removable Hatch DE4
Mirror, Ouside, Dual, Remote Control, Painted DG7
Speedometer Driven Gear D3V
Speedometer Driven Gear D3W
Mirror, Visor Vanity, RH D34
Mirror, Ouside Rear View D35
Rear Cargo Compartment Security D42
Speedometer Driven Gear D5S
Speedometer Driven Gear D5T
Speedometer Driven Gear D5V
Speedometer Driven Gear D5X
Speedometer Driven Gear D7C
Speed Sensor D8E
Speed Sensor D8F
Speed Sensor D8G
Spoiler, Deck Lid Rear D80
Spoiler Rear, Aero Wing D81
Speedometer Adapter (Delete) E5Z
Speedometer Key (Delete) E9Z
Suspension System, Soft Ride FE1
Suspension System, Touring Ride & Handling FE2
Suspension Special Heavy Duty F41
Axle, Rear 2.73 Ratio GU2
Axle, Rear 3.08 Ratio GU4
Axle, Rear 3.42 Ratio GU6
Axle, Rear 3.23 Ratio GU5
Axle, Rear Locking Type (Limited Slip) G80
Axle, Performance Ratio G92
Trim Interior Design ILC
Trim Interior Design IL2
Trim Interior Design IPC
Shaft, Prop (Aluminum) JG1
Brake System, Power, Disc/Drum (Cast Iron) J41
Brake System, Power, Disc/Drum (Aluminum) J42
Brake System, Power, Front and 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
Engine, 5.0L, V-8, 4BC LB9
Engine, 3.1L, V-6 LHO
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
Transmission, 5-Speed Manual M39
Emission System, Federal Requirements NA5
Emission System, California Requirements NB2
Emission System, California Override NN5
Steering Wheel, Leather wrapped NP5
Exhaust System, Dual N10
Wheels, 15 x 7" Finned Turbo Cast - Alum N24
Wheel, Sport Steering N36
Wheel & Tire Spare, Aluminum N64
Wheel & tire, Stowaway Spare N65
Wheel, 16 x 8 Styled (Aluminum) PEO
Wheels, Diamond-Spoke Aluminum PW7
Inflator, Spare Tire (Delete) P43
Tires, P245/50ZR16 QLC
Tires, P215/60R16 QPE
Tires, P215/65R15 QPH
Daytime Running Lamps T61
Smoked Lenses, Tail Lights T93
Front Fog Lamps T96
Instrument Cluster UB3
Radio, Japanese Frequency UK1
Radio, European Frequency UL2
Delco Am/Fm Stero w/cassette & Clock UM6
Radio, Stereo Installation Provisions UQ1
Buzzer, Tone Generator Warning UT1
Delco Am/Fm Stereo w/graphic Eq UX1
Radio, Am/Fm stereo w/CD and graphic Eq U1A
Speedometer, Instrument Panel (kilometer) U18
Speedometer, Instrument Panel (Canadian) U19
Speaker System, Dual Coaxial U62
Power, Antenna, Chrome U75
Mounting Front License Plate VK3
Trans Am Package WS4
Special Performance Package WS6
Formula Package W66
Firebird Sport Appearance Option W68
Firebird Package Y81
Trans Am Package Y83
Trans Am GTA option Y84
Rally Turned Suspension Y99
Canadian Base Equipment Z49
Performance Package 1LE
Wheel Color (silver metallic) 15P
Wheel Color (Charcoal metallic) 18P
Molding Color (black) 19Q
Molding Color (medium maui metallic) 23U
Exterior Color (medium green metallic) 45U
Wheel Color (gold metallic) 52P
Secondary Exterior Color (Silver Metallic) 13L
Resources:
Amos Press Inc. Catalog of FIREBIRD ID Numbers 1967-1993
