David__H

The VIN decoder on this site doesn't recognise my car's VIN number, which is worrying me. Can anyone shed any light on a Hawk STi VIN that starts with JF1GDFKH. The model code is GDFGKEH.

thanks

The Pink Ninja

iTrader: (23)

What's the applied model code as the first part of the vin relates to an early hawk STi, will start with GDB**** and have 7 digits

Don Clark

David__H

Wow, thank you. Surfing the web I couldn't find this info. It ties up. The "F" is higher power turbo, K is for RHD and H for 6 speed. That ties up!

David__H

Therein was the cause of my confusion. My VIN doesn't have GDB in it!!

Don Clark

All changed with the 2.5L

Here's the applied model code info as well

BLU

iTrader: (27)

Let me guess by your applied model code that your have a 2007 2.5l Hawk WRX STi.

I've started researching applied codes and found that GDB only seems to relate to 2.0 STis (GDA for WRX)
When looking at 2.5l cars I assume STi is GDF and know that GDG is WRX.

*edit* Don you beat me to it and confirms what I've found out so far. Can I ask where you got that from?

Don Clark

All info from the relevant interactive workshop manuals (manuals are now html/pdf based rather than the previous pdf only)

Don Clark

BLU, in order to help your quest

Below are the complete Identification pages for the Impreza 06/07 models

(06 has some of the location diags missing)


<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.clarkdh.webspace.virginmedia.com/files/Impreza%20MY06%20ID.pdf" target="_blank"> Impreza MY06 Identification info pdf

<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.clarkdh.webspace.virginmedia.com/files/Impreza%20MY07%20ID.pdf" target="_blank">Impreza MY07 Identification info pdf

scoobypaul_temp

iTrader: (2)

I am having the same problem - the tool on here is not recognising my VIN - and neither is the link from the wishbone recall thread on here (the subaru recall link)?

JF1GGAKD34G

Can you help Don?

Thanks,
Paul

Don Clark

MY04 WRX wagon

As all wagons were equipped with steel front arms yours "should" be included.
The VIN requires the serial number part as well, although I get the impression the VIN tool attached to Scoobynet tools is for US VINs only.

For Identification info - Page 52 onwards........
http://ken-gilbert.com/wrx/04impreza/imp04_gen.pdf

scoobypaul_temp

iTrader: (2)

Thanks Don, that is correct - but odd that the Subaru recall check link isn't recognising the VIN (including the serial number). I have contacted Subaru....

Cheers,
Paul

scoobypaul_temp

iTrader: (2)

Small update - had a response from Subaru (can't fault that service), VIN is correct, and the only recall work outstanding is the airbag one - will look at getting that sorted asap.

Cheers,
Paul

The Pink Ninja

iTrader: (23)

Yeah my bad, lol, all mi e have been 2.0l my hawk is a 2.0l, never had a 2.5