If I was to provide my vehicle's VIN...would I be able to get any information from Mitsubishi? Kinda like Ford's OASIS (Online Automotive Service Information System). Thanks for any info.

 

info for what exactly.... and don't give out your vin unless you know the consequences...

 

Nope...I'd never give out my VIN. LoL. I mean info regarding options the vehicle is equipped with, where it was build, rear axle ratio, build date and the likes...you probably get the idea.

 

For the most part, any general info you might want could be found in the vfaqs. There aren't many variations in the dsm world, apart form the generation differences, there are only minute or superficial changes in each generation. Things like moving from pop-up headlights to fixed, bumper changes, body colors and interior colors..stuff like that. Nothing major mechanically in each generation. The 2g 95's had eeproms, the other 2g's didn't....wiperfluid bottle moved in rear of turbo car on 95-96....stuff like that. Actually to be more in depth, the 95-96 cars had differing gas tanks and rear end assembelies than the 97-99 model AWD's, and the FWD's had less bracing in the doors and bodies than the AWD's. Not differing in gear ratio's or anything like that, but just mounting points are in slighty different places and the x brace is moved a little over.....just minor things. Nothing worth worrying about and nothing that can affect performance or vehicle dynamics. If you want to get into real rear end changes and gear ratio's and crap like that, look for parts from the EVO 1-3, Galant VR-4(4 cylinder), Eclipse Spyders, and Galants(again 4 cylinders). Hope this helps, and check out the Vfaqs at vfaqs.com

 

well if it is a eclipse/talon/laser or 3000gt/stealth or 93+ galant or one of several others it was made a a couple of fields over from my house... most of that info can be found in vfaq or something like msn autos.... date of manufacture and where will also be on the drivers door.

 

Thanks for the info, guys! It's actually a Pajero/Montero I'm trying to get info for. I've emailed Mitsubishi and got basic information regarding the build date and such, but I was looking for more in depth info so to speak. I'll check those vfaqs...thanks a lot!

 

Hmmm....well the vfaqs might not help you with the montero, it's mostly used for dsms. But like any other mitsu vehicle, the Montero's didn't change very much at all for each generation. Except for the usual half-life facelift, not much has changed. Engine displacement changed 3 times, from the 3.0v6 to the 3.5v6 and now currently the 3.8v6. The AWD system changed in the previous generation i believe, but not much else.

 

Thanks anyway. Here's an example I've got of the thing I was looking for...well along the lines, this is only part of it though...too long to post the whole thing. It may seem confusing becuase its out of a table, so it doesn't really look right on here.

HVBOM - FEATURES FOR VIN : 2FAHP72XXXXXXXXXX

MODEL YEAR: 2004
CMPY CAR IND: N
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER: ------------
VEH CAL NBR:
WARR STRT DATE: 08-APR-2004
DSO NUMBER:
BATTERY AMP: MS
PAACCT: R0B50
EDDIE BAUER SW: N
TRANS SERIAL NUMBER: ------------
PAINT COLOR CODE: JP
INTERIOR TRIM CODE: KC
WERS VEH LINE: VL FB
VEH BODY/CAB: CROWN VICTORIA 4-DOOR SEDAN COMMERCIAL
ENGINE TAG NBR: -------
VEH PROD DATE: 06-APR-2004
WARR END DATE:
EUR PAINT CODE:
ALTERNATOR AMP:
FLEET CODE: S
DELIVERY TYPE:
ORIG OWNER NAME: Arabian Motors Group W.L.L. Kuwait

FEATURE DESCRIPTION TABLE

AFRICAN TERRITORIES
WSA01 MIDDLE EASTERN COUNTRIES
WSA02 GULF COOPERATIVE COUNTRIES

AMBIENT TEMP/SPEED PACK
ABTAB HI AMBIENT TEMP/SPEED PACK
AUDIO - RADIO FREQUENCY
IBMAE GCC RADIO FREQUENCY
AUDIO - RADIO NOISE SUPRESSION
IELAA LESS RADIO NOISE SUPRESSION
AUDIO - RADIO PRE-EQUIPMENT PACKAGE
IBCAA LESS RADIO PRE-EQUIPMENT PACK
AUDIO - RADIOS
IBABE ELETR PREM STRO/CSTE/DISC/CLK
IBA00 ALL RADIOS
IBA01 ALL CASSETTE RADIOS
IBA03 ALL STEREO RADIOS
IBA05 ALL RADIOS WITH CD PLAYER
AUDIO - SOUND SYSTEM
IDAAE AUDIOPHILE SOUND SYSTEM
AUDIO - SPEAKER WIRING-2 WAY RADIO
IDFAA LESS SPKR. WIRING -2 WAY RADIO
AUDIO DISC PLAYER
IBFAC AUDIO DISC CHANGER PLAYER
AUX FUSE PANEL
JZGAA LESS AUX FUSE PANEL
AXLE - FINAL DRIVE RATIO - SINGLE SPEED
EGAAC 2.73 FINAL DRIVE RATIO
EGA01 ALL SINGLE SPD FINAL DR RATIOS
AXLE - REAR AXLE/WHEEL LUBRICANT
EJ2AC RR AXLE/WH LUBE - SYNTHETIC
AXLE DIFFERENTIAL - REAR
EGJAB NON-LIMITED SLIP REAR AXLE
BODY STYLE
BS FA 4 DOOR SEDAN-4 LITE
BS F8
BS 09 ALL 4/5 DOOR SEDANS/WAGON
BRAKE CALIPERS AND PADS
FBBAB STD DUTY FRT/RR CALP & PADS
BRAKES - ANTI SPIN TRACTION
FEFAB ANTI-SPIN TRACT BRAKES W/O IVD
BRAKES - ANTI-LOCK
FEAAB 4 WHL ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
BRAKES - PARKING BRAKE RELEASE
FAAAB MANUAL PARKING BRAKE RELEASE
CARGO NET KIT
BD9AA LESS CARGO NET KIT
CLIMATE - AIR CONDITIONING
AC C ATC AIR CONDITIONER
AC 1 ALL AIR CONDITIONING
CONSOLE - OVERHEAD
B5VAB OVERHEAD CONSOLE
DRIVE
DR B 2 WHL L/H REAR DRIVE
DR T ALL 2 WHEEL LEFT HAND DRIVE
DR 1 ALL LEFT HAND DRIVE
DR 2 ALL 2 WHEEL DRIVE
DRIVE LINE TUBES
EHGAD DOM STEEL DRIVE SHAFT
EMISSION REQUIREMENTS
DGAAE 50 STATE EMISSION REQ'S
ENGINE
EN VN R-M 4.6L SOHC EFI NA CIV8 G-NP
EN 0G ALL GAS/GASEOUS ENGINES
EN 0M ALL MOD 4.6L GAS ENGINES
EN 08 ALL 8 CYLINDER GAS ENGINES
EN 1D ALL FUEL INJECTED GAS ENGS
ENGINE - HEATER
DEBAA LESS IMMERSION HEATER
ENGINE - OIL COOLER
C9LAB ENGINE OIL COOLER
EXHAUST SYSTEMS
F2AAB DUAL EXHAUST SYSTEM

 

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from where did you manage to get this info