J Codes

kdw6376 · 02-13-2020, 10:58 AM

I bought my 2012 370Z touring convertible the end of October 2019, I went to the dealership for an oil change yesterday and the guy helping me was super excited because mine is a J code, I know what it means, was just wondering how common or rare this is with the Z's?

bthomas87 · 02-13-2020, 11:46 AM

What does the J mean?
Made in Japan?

Or do you have a special option or something?

crazy4oldcars · 02-13-2020, 12:00 PM

As I remember my research ,all of the 370Z VIN's start JN, i.e., made in Japan.
I spot checked an Altima and it's VIN started with 1N.
I used to have a link to a VIN look-up, but it has disappeared.

Kirk B.

Ghostvette · 02-13-2020, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by crazy4oldcars

As I remember my research ,all of the 370Z VIN's start JN, i.e., made in Japan.
I spot checked an Altima and it's VIN started with 1N.
I used to have a link to a VIN look-up, but it has disappeared.

Kirk B.

All the VINs for a Z shipped to the USA start with J, they are all made in Japan. Nothing rare about that. It would be unusual to have a RHD 370Z in the US.

JARblue · 02-13-2020, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kdw6376

the guy helping me was super excited because mine is a J code, I know what it means

lol what does it mean then?

If you are referring to the J at the beginning of the VIN number, there is absolutely nothing special about it. That is simply part of the manufacturer designation. For USA and Canada VINs, the designation JN1 identifies the vehicle as a Nissan.

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bunk · 02-13-2020, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by kdw6376

the guy helping me was super excited because mine is a J code

SouthArk370Z · 02-13-2020, 03:00 PM

Maybe he thinks it's a Maxima.

https://www.nissanhelp.com/diy/common/nissan_vin.php

Edit: The only other "J-code" I'm familiar with is the early-1970s Mustang 429 engine. Let's us know if you have one of those under the hood.

Ultrakla$$ic · 02-13-2020, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by kdw6376

I bought my 2012 370Z touring convertible the end of October 2019, I went to the dealership for an oil change yesterday and the guy helping me was super excited because mine is a J code, I know what it means, was just wondering how common or rare this is with the Z's?

1st post..............FAIL!!!

jk

02-13-2020, 10:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
kdw6376 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: AZ Posts: 1 Drives: 12 touring vert Rep Power: 6	J Codes I bought my 2012 370Z touring convertible the end of October 2019, I went to the dealership for an oil change yesterday and the guy helping me was super excited because mine is a J code, I know what it means, was just wondering how common or rare this is with the Z's?

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crazy4oldcars Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: SE Texas Posts: 448 Drives: '16 Nismo Tech Rep Power: 28413	As I remember my research ,all of the 370Z VIN's start JN, i.e., made in Japan. I spot checked an Altima and it's VIN started with 1N. I used to have a link to a VIN look-up, but it has disappeared. Kirk B. Ghostvette likes this. Last edited by crazy4oldcars; 02-13-2020 at 12:04 PM.

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	Maybe he thinks it's a Maxima. https://www.nissanhelp.com/diy/common/nissan_vin.php Edit: The only other "J-code" I'm familiar with is the early-1970s Mustang 429 engine. Let's us know if you have one of those under the hood. JARblue, crazy4oldcars and Ultrakla$$ic like this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma Last edited by SouthArk370Z; 02-13-2020 at 03:03 PM.

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02-13-2020, 11:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
bthomas87 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 77 Drives: 94' GMC Sierra Rep Power: 10	What does the J mean? Made in Japan? Or do you have a special option or something?