how to find options fitted from the VIN

SFX Group · #1 (**permalink**) 10-14-09, 06:49 PM

Hi,

Is there a way with a VIN to find out what options where fitted from the factory when the truck was new?

Many Thanks
Ashley

slopoke · #2 (**permalink**) 10-14-09, 07:55 PM

hey,
I know the last thing you probably want to do is join another forum.... but on dieselplace.com they have a special section where you can post your vin and get the original build sheet. its pretty darn cool...

sk7 · #3 (**permalink**) 10-14-09, 08:04 PM

I had the stealership pull out that info once (pontiac Fiero). It basically was the same info that is printed on the sticker in the glovebox compartment. Ewill3rd would know if this kind of information is still available from the dealership.

SFX Group · #4 (**permalink**) 10-14-09, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by slopoke

hey,
I know the last thing you probably want to do is join another forum.... but on dieselplace.com they have a special section where you can post your vin and get the original build sheet. its pretty darn cool...

found it, posted the VIN there, might be quicker to go to a dealer in a few weeks when i get to Canada i bet

sk7 · #5 (**permalink**) 10-14-09, 09:58 PM

I was also looking for a quick way to find RPO's online when I was searching for my escalade. Looking at pictures of salvage trucks, I really wanted a sunroof on mine and I was sure they all came standard with one, till I saw one on ebay without! Its hard to tell from pics sometimes... Having the info available would have been nice. I did get my sunroof on my 02, would have been a lot less trouble if it didnt have one afterall! Good luck.

ewill3rd · #6 (**permalink**) 10-14-09, 10:15 PM

There is a thread somewhere about getting someone to run a GMVIS for you.
You can utilize that to determine RPO codes and factory options.
Post up the last 8 and someone can get the data back to you.

slopoke · #7 (**permalink**) 10-14-09, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SFX Group

found it, posted the VIN there, might be quicker to go to a dealer in a few weeks when i get to Canada i bet

it only took one day for them to reply to mine when i did it. so hopefully you will have it soon.

SFX Group · #8 (**permalink**) 10-15-09, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ewill3rd

There is a thread somewhere about getting someone to run a GMVIS for you.
You can utilize that to determine RPO codes and factory options.
Post up the last 8 and someone can get the data back to you.

Hi, complete chassis is : 3GBEC16Z13G176281

Many Thanks
Ashley

ewill3rd · #9 (**permalink**) 10-15-09, 09:54 AM

Sorry, see if you can find that thread and someone will post the info.
I'll link it later if you can't find it.

SFX Group · #10 (**permalink**) 10-15-09, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ewill3rd

Sorry, see if you can find that thread and someone will post the info.
I'll link it later if you can't find it.

Hi, nope, cant find any threads (searched for VIN)

ewill3rd · #11 (**permalink**) 10-15-09, 07:22 PM

http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums...-post-1-a.html (VIN checks here...READ POST #1 BEFORE ASKING)

They ask you to be a supporting member but...

If no one will help you get back with me and I'll run it for you.
you can email me at ewill3rd (at) lindsaycadillac (dot) com

I'd rather not to hundreds of them but I don't mind every now and then.

SFX Group · #12 (**permalink**) 10-15-09, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ewill3rd

http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums...-post-1-a.html (VIN checks here...READ POST #1 BEFORE ASKING)

They ask you to be a supporting member but...

If no one will help you get back with me and I'll run it for you.
you can email me at ewill3rd (at) lindsaycadillac (dot) com

I'd rather not to hundreds of them but I don't mind every now and then.

Thanks, i'm landing in Toronto in 2 weeks and need to find a truck, so it will be the ones i really want to see.

Many Thanks
Ashley