Vin decoder issue

[joseywales]

I’m using the Toyota vin decoder (link below) and it keeps telling me my vin is “invalid”. I can’t imagine it’s not coming up with anything because it’s a Canadian truck? It works for my US imported 100, but not the CDN 4Runner. I’m trying to get the specific options etc that it has. Vin is: JT4VN62M1K00361xx if anyone else wants to see if they can get it to work. Just make up a couple of random numbers for the last two, and if you can get it to take it as a valid vin, I’ll throw out the last 2.

Vehicle Specification | Toyota Owners

 

[az4x4runner]

I can't get it to work either. One thing that is interesting to me though is the 3rd digit.

Unless I am mistaken, aren't pickups typically JT4, and 4runners JT3?

 

[KLF]

No trouble getting that VIN to work in ToyoDIY.com. Shows an '89 4Runner GLX, manuf date 1/89, 3VZ V6 engine, imported to Canada. It can't seem to decode which transmission it has though.

 

[joseywales]

Thanks KLF. I’ll try that one.

 

[joseywales]

I can't get it to work either. One thing that is interesting to me though is the 3rd digit.

Unless I am mistaken, aren't pickups typically JT4, and 4runners JT3?

First Gen 4Runners were imported as pickups (to avoid tariffs) since the top was essentially a fibreglass canopy. Some even came with no rear seats. That’s probably why it’s a 4. My 100 is JT3xxxxxxxxx

 

[jgranthevagrant]

My Canadian vin works in Toyota DIY, like KLF said. Most of the part numbers from the site match up at Canadian dealers like Pattison. Sadly, prices don't usually match.

 

[joseywales]

My Canadian vin works in Toyota DIY, like KLF said. Most of the part numbers from the site match up at Canadian dealers like Pattison. Sadly, prices don't usually match.

I got it to work on that one. There is more info on the Toyota site, but it doesn’t really matter. I’ve ordered a few little things from Peace Arch already. I know this one has been in Vancouver and Whiterock it’s whole life with only two owners. The guy I bought it from lives 3 minutes from me, and gave me a stack of receipts 1/2” high. The first three I pulled and looked at showed he spent $11,000 on it in the last 20,000 miles. Other than the typical rear fender rust, I’m pretty happy with it!

 

[joseywales]

Just as an update... I asked the dealer to run the vin to check for recalls (head gasket for free would be good!) and they couldn’t get anything to come up either! Very weird!