Decoding the VIN
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Decoding the VIN
Hope this is not a repost, I searched for the word "VIN" and nothing came up, which is hard to believe.
I am probably going to purchase a used HHR 2LT in the summer, and noticed that on autotrader they call LT1 & LT2 "LT" which makes it hard to tell which is which. Is it possible to get chrome trim on the LT1, or is that a dead give away? I know the 2.4L is available in the LT1.
Which number/letter represents the trim package on the HHR?
I am probably going to purchase a used HHR 2LT in the summer, and noticed that on autotrader they call LT1 & LT2 "LT" which makes it hard to tell which is which. Is it possible to get chrome trim on the LT1, or is that a dead give away? I know the 2.4L is available in the LT1.
Which number/letter represents the trim package on the HHR?
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Joined: 10-19-2005
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From: Miami
Found this in another thread..........
Without connecting to the manufacturer database, the VIN code itself cannot decipher:
1.) What color your HHR is
2.) If the series is a LT1 or LT2
3.) Automatic or Manual Transmission
4.) Any owner info or history
1.) What color your HHR is
2.) If the series is a LT1 or LT2
3.) Automatic or Manual Transmission
4.) Any owner info or history
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Joined: 08-20-2006
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From: Hillsdale, Michigan
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Maybe you should shot a PM to PITTSBURGHHR. He seems to be able to work magic w/ VIN #s.
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I think we discussed this before as well but.....
I believe it was determined that a 1LT can be ordered, or at least after-purchase install, 17" wheels. So, it would not be an absolute.
But, the 2LT would have the "heavier" suspension in the REAR, which cannot be ordered on other models. Someone gave the assembly code, which I don't remember. It can be found on the "options sheet" glued to the inside of the glove box lid. But, you also can look under the car for the danger stickers, on each shock (thanks, SoCal Mike). "Normal" shocks will not have the stickers.
I believe it was determined that a 1LT can be ordered, or at least after-purchase install, 17" wheels. So, it would not be an absolute.
But, the 2LT would have the "heavier" suspension in the REAR, which cannot be ordered on other models. Someone gave the assembly code, which I don't remember. It can be found on the "options sheet" glued to the inside of the glove box lid. But, you also can look under the car for the danger stickers, on each shock (thanks, SoCal Mike). "Normal" shocks will not have the stickers.
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Joined: 08-20-2006
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From: Hillsdale, Michigan
I think we discussed this before as well but.....
I believe it was determined that a 1LT can be ordered, or at least after-purchase install, 17" wheels. So, it would not be an absolute.
But, the 2LT would have the "heavier" suspension in the REAR, which cannot be ordered on other models. Someone gave the assembly code, which I don't remember. It can be found on the "options sheet" glued to the inside of the glove box lid. But, you also can look under the car for the danger stickers, on each shock (thanks, SoCal Mike). "Normal" shocks will not have the stickers.
I believe it was determined that a 1LT can be ordered, or at least after-purchase install, 17" wheels. So, it would not be an absolute.
But, the 2LT would have the "heavier" suspension in the REAR, which cannot be ordered on other models. Someone gave the assembly code, which I don't remember. It can be found on the "options sheet" glued to the inside of the glove box lid. But, you also can look under the car for the danger stickers, on each shock (thanks, SoCal Mike). "Normal" shocks will not have the stickers.
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