incorrect VIN # ?

tonytony · Jan 24, 2005

my dealer just called and give me a VIN #,
however, it starts with 5F*************** ;
I quickly try to verify and register it thru the https://www.ahm-ownerlink.com ; but I got the message that it was an Invalid VIN#.

did another search over the internet and found out that all Honda should have 'H' on the second digit.

is there any other way to verify my VIN is correct? any other site on the internet to get the breakdown of the VIN# ?

thanks a bunch for any help.

-tony-

tonytony · Jan 24, 2005

Hi,

I think my VIN# is correct after I checked it out at:

http://www.autocheck.com/consumers/vinSearchAction.do

but I still wonder why can't I register it at https://www.ahm-ownerlink.com

anybody has an insight?

thanks. tony.

sega626 · Jan 25, 2005

probably has something to do with it still in the build process. Don't know, just my guess.

MarindasDad · Jan 25, 2005

tonytony said:
Hi,

...

but I still wonder why can't I register it at https://www.ahm-ownerlink.com

anybody has an insight?

thanks. tony.

I'd give it a few more days. My insurance company questioned the veracity of my VIN 5 days after it was built. Databases have to be updated....

Mike

Guest · Jan 25, 2005

The 5F from my understanding is the Odyssey made for the Canadian market only.
My Touring's VIN starts off with 5F also. My insurance company knew right off the bat when I got a quote that it was a Touring model, as opposed to an EX or EXL.
The number you have is probably correct.

Cheers,
Grumbo

sega626 · Jan 25, 2005

You can't always go by what the insurance agency pulls up on your VIN....according to our VIN, the insurance says ours is a Navi...but it's only a RES.

Nathaluc · Jan 25, 2005

but I still wonder why can't I register it at https://www.ahm-ownerlink.com

FYI, my canadian EX-L/RES also starts with 5F******

I tried to register at ahm-ownerlink several times but the VIN is not recognized even a month after delivery, it is probably for US models only.

sega626 · Jan 25, 2005

BTW, all '05 Ody's start with 5FN.............

bbop · Jan 25, 2005

I just entered the VIN number into their system and it didn't work until I found out that it is case sensitive. Try to enter the VIN number in capital letters.

tonytony · Jan 25, 2005

thanks a bunch folks for the responses,
I'm sure it's a valid VIN# now, so the only thing the 'ahm' registration, maybe I'll just wait.. hopefully it's not the feature for US customer only.

thanks again,

-tony-

egads · Jan 25, 2005

I remember owner link being for us owners only. Does Honda Canada have it's own website?

K2BIO · Jan 25, 2005

I tried one of the VIN Decoding sites and it was useless (for my '04).
According to The Book:
2HK is a Canadian mfg'd Honda van.
5FN is an Alabama mfg'd Honda van or light truck.
RL1 means Odyssey.
8 means 5-door 5-speed.
Next digit (in US) is 0=EXL Ent; 5=LX; 6=EX; 7=EXL Nav; 9=EXL.
Next is a "check digit"
Next is model year: 4=2004.
Next is Factory: H=Ontario; B=Alabama.
Then a 6-digit serial number.
Regards,
Don

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