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Engine serial number, does it identify year built?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Kevfra, Jun 7, 2018.

  1. Kevfra

    Kevfra New Member

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    I would like to know when my engine (not car) was manufactured. Bar code and number are readily found, so that's no problem. Is there a decoder for these serial numbers? Mine is a 2012. Thanks
     
    #1 Kevfra, Jun 7, 2018
  2. ericbecky

    ericbecky Hybrid Battery Hero

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  3. Kevfra

    Kevfra New Member

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    Thanks, but that's for the car, not the engine.
     
    #3 Kevfra, Jun 8, 2018
  4. Chmiel50

    Chmiel50 New Member

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    This helped me avoid a scam from a junkyard. I can't post a link because I'm a new member but:
    1. google search: "understanding prius engine numbers"
    2. the click on the link that has "proxyparts" in its name

    that will bring you to a helpful table
     
    #4 Chmiel50, Aug 15, 2020
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