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Old 02-10-11, 07:41 PM
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Was curious to see how to decode a VIN for a SC300. More specifically if it is factory manual or auto tranny. Wasn't able to find anything on search other than "door jam" which doesn't help if the car has been painted.

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www.intellexual.net
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That is not necessarily in the VIN. If you were to call the dealer... they could tell you possibly
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Originally Posted by O. L. T.
Been there, can't seem to find the digit to identify transmission type. Perhaps I am missing it somewhere?
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try this...

but im sure its a guess mostly.

http://www.motoverse.com/tools/vinDe...GK4533MR275017
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Originally Posted by lookEVO
try this...

but im sure its a guess mostly.

http://www.motoverse.com/tools/vinDe...GK4533MR275017
That one seemed to work. It says 4 speed manual, not 5 speed, but manual none the less.

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then im sure its not right. I would call the dealer and ask them.
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If you register your car here: https://secure.drivers.lexus.com/lex...nTsh!-76584732, you can check out the records on your car. I'm not sure exactly if it'll show the exact specifications on your car, but it is free.
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call lexus and give them the full vin-that should be all you need
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You can also register for Lexus drivers (official lexus site) and the vin will tell you info about your car, service history, etc....

http://secure.drivers.lexus.com/lexu...-lexus/home.do

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I will have to check into that.
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