I need to find out the year model of a 9600 and 9650 combine. Which number of the VIN indicates the year model. I need this information for insurance purposes. HO9600X645553 HO9650W695460

The VIN should be on that metal plate aswell , but if not check the tag on the rear end housing one should be the gear ratio and serial number and the other should contain the VIN failing that ypu can always check the Chassis and engine block . In some vehicles the vin will also be on the seat belts or printed in the wheel well for the spare tire. Youy can also check the firewall in the engine compartment. Good Luck

The VIN does not designate transmission type. You will need to get the information off of the transmission itself.

Your SECURITY light lit on the instrument cluster ? or you disconnected the battery an now the radio is locked ?
The theft deterrent system on this vehicle is comprised of the vehicle theft deterrent (VTD) system. VTD prevents drive away theft by preventing the vehicle from starting.
SECURITY Indicator The SECURITY indicator on the instrument cluster is controlled by the VTD system. The SECURITY indicator is located inside the instrument cluster. The SECURITY indicator is controlled by the body control module through the class 2 data line. The VTD system contained in the BCM commands the instrument cluster to control the SECURITY indicator only when the ignition switch is ON. The VTD system uses the indicator as a malfunction indicator.
Theft Deterrent
The "Theftlock" theft deterrent system is a feature on all base and uplevel radios. There is no need to program a security code into the radio as in past model years. The theft deterrent system now utilizes class 2 serial data to determine if the radio is in the appropriate vehicle. Each time the radio receives the "run" power mode message, it compares the VIN information it has stored to the VIN information received from a module on the class 2 serial data circuit responsible for transmitting that information. If a mis-match occurs, the radio display will indicate to the user the radio is locked. Once this takes place, a DTC will set, the radio will not respond to any button presses and become inoperative. The two scenarios able to cause this condition are:
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A radio is installed from another vehicle.

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A module which communicates on the class 2 serial data circuit which supplies VIN information to the radio is replaced and not properly setup with the correct VIN information for that vehicle.

The only way to unlock the radio is by using a scan tool. Always refer to the table in this section to diagnose the "Theftlock" DTC for further information.
So what problem are you having ?

Sorry but what kind of vehicule

The build date doesn't necessarily indicate the model year of the vehicle. You can have a car built in 2006, but it's a 2007 model.

The vehicle could also be compliant for 2008 standards, even though it was built in a different year.

The VIN is what you should go by. If you are worried I would check that the reg. authority has the correct VIN.

The vin # does not get higher as the year goes up, the vin # each number has a meaning to it, for example body code is one number then year then engine type and so on, it does not start at 1 and go up as the years do, hope this explains it good day

Hello, if you are refering to the radio, there is no unlock code. the radio has to be programmed with the vin number of the vehicle that it is installed in. this requires some special tools, normally found at your dealer.

The theft deterrent system is a feature on all base and uplevel radios. There is no need to program a security code into the radio as in past model years. The theft deterrent system now utilizes class 2 serial data to determine if the radio is in the appropriate vehicle. Each time the radio receives the "run" power mode message, it compares the VIN information it has stored to the VIN information received from a module on the class 2 serial data circuit responsible for transmitting that information. If a mis-match occurs, the radio display will indicate to the user the radio is locked. Once this takes place the radio will not respond to any button presses and become inoperative. The 2 scenarios able to cause this condition are:
• A radio is installed from another vehicle. • A module which communicates on the class 2 serial data circuit which supplies VIN information to the radio is replaced and not properly setup with the correct VIN information for that vehicle. The only way to unlock the radio is by using a scan tool.

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The newer ('03 and newer for example) factory radios are a different animal.

There is no actual "security code" in the radio as in past model years. The newer theft deterrent system utilizes the class 2 serial data to determine if the radio is in the appropriate vehicle...in other words it compares the VIN it has stored in it's memory with the VIN of the other modules (body control and PCM) in the vehicle to "check" to see that it's in the correct vehicle.

Each time the radio receives the "run" power mode message, it compares the VIN information it has stored to the VIN information received from a module on the class 2 serial data circuit responsible for transmitting that information. If a mis-match occurs, the radio display will indicate to the user the radio is locked. Once this takes place the radio will not respond to any buttons/commands and becomes inoperative. But the dealer can reestablish the radio into a different vehicle with a scanner.

Thank you for using fixya and your going to have to take it to the dealer and have them reprogram the radio to match the HHR vin number.

Check the VIN plate in the lower left corner of the dash (driver side) and viewed from outside of truck through windshield. The 11th digit of the VIN should be a letter " Y " which indicates a model year 2000. The VIN number should also be on a label on the driver side door or B post.

Hi jimniki20000!

The 10th digit is the year identifier for Mercedes VIN #s, and a "1" indicates a 2001 model.
See: http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Vehicle_Identification_Numbers_(VIN_codes)/Mercedes-Benz/VIN_Codes
for an excellent explanation of all the VIN digit's significance.

Hope this answers your question, but do not hesitate to ask if you need further help or have a comment.

Thanks!
WildBill