DSL 201 VIN / Data Decals Check on Learning

When discussing identifying vehicles and their equipment, Technician A says locating and correctly recording the VIN for every vehicle is essential to obtaining parts and service information. Technician B says that one way VINs can be read is using an electronic service tool such as a fault code scanner or original equipment manufacturer (OEM) software. Who is correct?

Select one:

• a.Technician A

• b.Technician B

• c.Both Technician A and Technician B

• d.Neither Technician A nor Technician B

Technician A says that a technician may need to access vehicle information stored on the engine's ECM when performing routine service. Technician B says that a diesel engine's ECM will only store and allow access to fault code information; therefore, trip data and maintenance schedules must be kept at a maintenance facility. Who is correct?

Select one:

• Tech A

• Tech B

• Both Tech's

• Neither Tech

Technician A says identifying a vehicle and its equipment is one of the first tasks a technician performs when preparing a work order for servicing commercial vehicles. Technician B says that a vehicle identification number (VIN) is a grouping of 8 numbers and letters that represents information about the vehicle. Who is correct?

Select one:

• Tech A

• Tech B

• Both Tech's

• Neither Tech

Answer explanation

A VIN (vehicle identification number) consist of 17 numbers and letters that represent different pieces of information about that vehicle.

Using this chart Identify the year of manufacture for the following VIN#: Vin # 1M1AW07Y7AM010856

• 2001

• 2010

• 2012

• 2021

All Medium and Heavy Duty Emissions Decals are located __________.

• on the door

• on the frame

• on the hood

• on the engine (typically the valve cover)