tc45 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2009 hi all, ok so this may seem like a dumb question but i have googled it and searched forum but didn't really help. I am looking for the VIN number on my E36 '96 323 Coupe jap import, i have checked in all the general places (windows, around engine bay, door sills and as far as i can see its not on the firewall either. Can anyone with the same car tell me where theirs is located? Thanks in Advance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenday-rulz21 5 Report post Posted January 14, 2009 The vin number for my 323 is on a plate on the right strut tower. Although in some circumstances I believe they have used the chassis number as the VIN. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tc45 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2009 (edited) hey, ok there is defiantly nothing on the towers and didn't notice any rivet holes where it has been ripped off. any pointers on locating the chassis number? Edited January 14, 2009 by tc45 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenday-rulz21 5 Report post Posted January 14, 2009 Enter your plate into this and it should come up under identification. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tc45 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2009 yea ive checked that out but just wanted to check as it seemed abit odd to me that the vin wasn't in the engine bay. thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
williams 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2009 have you checked just above the rear bonnet gutter under the windscreen? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tc45 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2009 do you mean in here? (see pic) if so then nope no luck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenday-rulz21 5 Report post Posted January 14, 2009 I think he means here But thats the Chassis number anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tc45 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2009 (edited) heyyyyyy there it is, haha wow i must be blind, altho seems a little weird that they would print it on a easily replaceable plastic part. anyway thanks all!!! have put a close up photo in case anyone in the future wants too see. Edited January 14, 2009 by tc45 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30plz 1 Report post Posted January 14, 2009 Is it the same in E30s? I can't find mine on carjam / the car or any paperwork i have with the car Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjay 8 Report post Posted January 14, 2009 Wicked. Was looking for mine the other day for reference. Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted January 14, 2009 the chassis number is the last 7 numbers of the VIN Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
williams 0 Report post Posted January 15, 2009 chassis no is etched into the body and not the plastic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
