Decoded VIN today and trying to figure out code 161 REPLACEMENT ENGINE WITHOUT TRANSM
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Decoded VIN today and trying to figure out code 161 REPLACEMENT ENGINE WITHOUT TRANSM
I've owned this car for a little over 5 years now (2011 S63 AMG). Occasional minor problem here and there (currently my massage seats aren't working.... bummer). But today I decided to check the VIN with one of the databases.
First code above all of the options is:
161 REPLACEMENT ENGINE WITHOUT TRANSMISSION, WITH OIL
I can't find reference to this anywhere...
Can anyone help explain this to me? This is done at the factory before the car was sold and I guess given a new VIN? I don't have any record of another VIN for my car.
Thank you!
VIN: WDD2211741A370729
First code above all of the options is:
161 REPLACEMENT ENGINE WITHOUT TRANSMISSION, WITH OIL
I can't find reference to this anywhere...
Can anyone help explain this to me? This is done at the factory before the car was sold and I guess given a new VIN? I don't have any record of another VIN for my car.
Thank you!
VIN: WDD2211741A370729
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I was just looking around but couldn't find the location on the engine. I did not buy from Mercedes... I had looked over the Carfax at the time and nothing negative was mentioned. I just find it strange to have this code as part of the VIN. I thought the codes are supposed to mention all of the options on the car... how could it mention an engine replacement unless it somehow occurred at the factory?
It is the same code located in other areas of the car. Nothing looks out of place. I've had it serviced for years at local MB Dealer and never had any mention of anything seeming strange. I'm very confused
I wrote incorrect VIN: should be WDDNG7EB4BA370729
It is the same code located in other areas of the car. Nothing looks out of place. I've had it serviced for years at local MB Dealer and never had any mention of anything seeming strange. I'm very confused
I wrote incorrect VIN: should be WDDNG7EB4BA370729
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The first "VIN" he posted is what WIS shows after entering the actual VIN that appears on the car. My 2003 S55 VIN is WDBNG74JX3A######, and in WIS it's WDB2201741A######. Same car, no VIN reworking for the law to deal with.
Can't tell you what the 161 code is, though...
Can't tell you what the 161 code is, though...
