vin decoding, production #'s, '00-05 TSB, '00 & '04 FSM

[tamadrumr88]

thought this would help you guys

*removed by Diablo0*

[03blackrt]

thats where i got my repair/parts manual from horay for illegal stuff!

[Cokedoctor]

I found this, this helped me out greatly. Found out that my car is 1 or 98!!

http://neon.atsweb.net/numbers_section.html

[oklamopar]

WOW i thought they made more 02 R/T'S
My R/T is more rare than my 1963 wagon was.... it was one of 1347

[03neonRT]

That is very suprising, i would have thought they would have made more than just 1420 2003 R/T's...

[TomZ]

WOW i thought they made more 02 R/T'S
My R/T is more rare than my 1963 wagon was.... it was one of 1347

I spy a TACAN tower in the background. Nice curb feelers, shouldn't they be on the passenger side?

[getcrunk88]

I cant find how to check a 2004 r/t? it only goes up to like 97?

[03blackrt]

2003 Model Year Specifications

2005 Model Year Specifications

2005 Model Year SRT Specifications

[03neonRT]

I thought I'd add this link for 2003 model info...

http://www2.daimlerchrysler.de/mediasit ... _specs.pdf

Sweeeeet!

Wow I didnt even know the R/T had a different rev limiter compared to the standard Neons...interesting stuff in there.

[03blackrt]

From the Chrysler website (I can't find a PDF file)...


EDIT for PDF file....
http://www.savefile.com/files/876266

2005 Dodge Neon - Product Chronology

Auburn Hills, Mich., Sep 1, 2004 -



2004 MODEL YEAR

For Neon SE, SXT and R/T, new exterior color is Midnight Blue



2003 MODEL YEAR

All Neon models feature a freshened exterior with new front and rear fascias, hadlamps and taillamps
Pice classes replace Customer Preferred Ordering System configurations
New base model
All models focused on providing the most popular content in each of the value-positioned price classes
ACR model is discontinued
SE is repositioned as base model and includes the following features:

New 14-inch wheelcover
New AM/FM cassette with changer controls-Standard
New exterior black door handles and bodyside molding
New Millennium cloth seats
Standard Sentry Key® Theft Deterrent System (engine immobilizer)
41TE four-speed automatic transaxle with 3.75:1 final drive ratio-Optional
" Dodge" theme front fascia
SXT offers the following new features:

AM/FM radio with cassette and six-disc in-dash CD changer-Optional
Millennium cloth seats
15-inch aluminum wheels
Trunk lid spoiler
Sport Appearance Group-Optional
Rear seat LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system-Standard
AM/FM stereo radio with single CD player-Standard on SXT and R/T
R/T:

New fog lamps
New 16-inch aluminum wheels
New AM/FM radio with cassette and six-disc in-dash CD changer-Standard
New non-gathered optional leather seat and door trim
Trunk lid spoiler
Body color center stack bezel (includes matching shifter bezel with automatic transaxle; included in Sport Appearance Group) (PX8, PS2, PDR get Satin Silver Bezels)
Available in four colors: Blaze Red Crystal, Graphite Metallic, Solar Yellow and Bright Silver
EQUIPMENT GROUPS

New Sport Appearance Group optional on SXT includes:
Spoiler
Fog lamps
Euro-style 15-inch aluminum wheels
Body color center stack bezel (includes matching shifter bezel with automatic transaxle; included in Sport Appearance Group) (PX8, PS2, PDR get Satin Silver Bezels)
Interior is Dark Slate Gray
Limited to six colors: Blaze Red Crystal, Graphite Metallic, Solar Yellow, Bright Silver, Atlantic Blue and Black
POWERTRAIN

Revised fifth gear for improved fuel efficiency (SE/SXT)
Next-generation controller combines engine and transaxle controllers into one unit
Revised engine mounts for improved NVH
BODY

Freshened exterior with new front and rear fascias, headlamps
New exterior colors: Blaze Red Crystal, Graphite Metallic, Atlantic Blue and Solar Yellow (available with ADV-Sport Appearance Group and R/T)
INTERIOR

New steering wheel with aluminum Dodge Medallion



2002 MODEL YEAR

Dodge-only branding for 2002
Introduction of SXT model mid-year
"Repackaged" model lineup:
Price classes replace Customer Preferred Ordering System configurations

New base model
All models focused on providing the most popular content in each of the value-positioned price classes
Upgraded SE is the volume model equipped with popular equipment typical to the segment
New ES model replaces former Sport Appearance Group option
41TE four-speed automatic transaxle with 3.75:1 final drive ratio-Optional
Dodge theme front fascia
Trunk lid spoiler-ES and R/T
Rear seat LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) system standard
AM/FM stereo radio with single CD player-Now standard on SE, ES and R/T



2001 MODEL YEAR

Motorsports Edition Neons-Available 3/30/2001
R/T model with high-output 2.0-liter Magnum® four-cylinder engine (September 2000 introduction)
ACR (American Club Racer) model with High Output 2.0-liter Magnum four-cylinder engine (September 2000 introduction)
Optional leather seating-ES and R/T
Available supplemental side air bags



2000 MODEL YEAR

July 1999 Production
Modified five-speed manual transaxle-New second- and fourth-gear ratios for added durability and quieter operation
Child seat tether anchorages mounted on rear shelf panel
January 1999 Introduction
Completely redesigned suspension and steering systems-More comfortable ride, reduced harshness, reduced road noise, fun-to-drive handling and steering
Major brake system upgrade
Low-speed traction control-Optional
All-new, more refined exterior design
Enhanced body structure
All-new interior
Load-limiting front seat belts
Enhanced body structure to meet dynamic side impact regulations
Optional Sentry Key- vehicle security system



1999 MODEL YEAR

Next-generation driver and passenger air bags(a)



1998 MODEL YEAR

Neon R/T introduced



1997 MODEL YEAR

Dynamic side-impact protection (sedan)



1996 MODEL YEAR

Power sun roof option



1995 MODEL YEAR

Two-door coupe
2.0-liter, DOHC, 16-valve SMPI I-4 engine
(150 horsepower, 132 lb.-ft. torque)



1994 MODEL YEAR

Introduced January 1994 as 1995 model
Four-door hardtop sedan
2.0-liter, SOHC, 16-valve SMPI I-4 engine
(132 horsepower, 129 lb.-ft. torque)

[neon angel]

hey why dosent the fsm link not work for the 04