Specifying FAQ
  • F.A.Q: General

    General Q&A for Specifying

    1. Q: I have a vehicle with a paint code of P99. What color do I order.
    2. How do I get a replacement VIN plate for a vehicle?
    3. Q: Why are the airbag cutoff switches not in the Catalog?
    4. Q: I'm not able to enter a Function 11 (F11) Exchange Order or my order keeps getting cancelled by Chrysler. What do I do?
    5. Q: Can I get a key code from the Specifying Department?
    6. Q: I need a replacement label for the door that contains the VIN and other vehicle data. Where do I get one?
    7. 2. Q: For the 2.7L V-6 engine, which cylinder head is for the right hand side and which is for the left hand side?
    8. Q: How do we interpret interior trim codes in the catalog?
    9. Q: How do I intrepret "NS_" rulings?
    10. Q: I used to be able to take the part number off older SBEC Modules to order the new module. This no longer works. How can I use the information to get the right module?
    11. Q: What does SP176 mean in the "Ruling" field in GPOP?
    12. Q: On my SGT9 screen in GPOP I'm seeing a "SP776" in the ruling field. What does this mean?
    13. Q: How do I interpret paint codes? The VIN listing shows a 3 digit code. The catalog often lists only 2 - especially in the fascia illustrations.

    1. Q: I have a vehicle with a paint code of P99. What color do I order. - Top

    A: "P99" means special bid paint. It can be any color specified by the buyer of the vehicle. You must contact the Fleet Manager at your Business Center. He will have to supply you with the specific paint from the bid contract - Updated: January 12, 2005

    2. How do I get a replacement VIN plate for a vehicle? - Top

    You must contact the Warranty Administration Manager at your Business Center to request the VIN plate and the special rivets needed to attach it. - Updated: August 31, 2004

    3. Q: Why are the airbag cutoff switches not in the Catalog? - Top

    A: Actually vehicles, such as the Ram Truck, which had these switches as a factory installed option, do have the switches listed. Add-on switches are different. These part numbers are supplied by Service via TSB notification. The only vehicles you can legally add a cut-off switch to are those specifically named in the most current TSB. NOTE: A customer having the required NHTSA approval documentation to have a switch added does not imply that the corporation has one offered or is legally obligated to offer the part. - Updated: October 29, 2002

    4. Q: I'm not able to enter a Function 11 (F11) Exchange Order or my order keeps getting cancelled by Chrysler. What do I do? - Top

    A: Problems with order entry or cancellations should be addressed to the Expediting Department or 1-800-84MOPAR. If you're not sure about the proper application of the part number, contact Specifying, but keep in mind the Specifiers can not correct the issues mentioned above. For detailed instructions on GPOP order entry procedures, see the GPOP Order Processing Guide, Order Entry tab, page 4. - Updated: September 26, 2002

    5. Q: Can I get a key code from the Specifying Department? - Top

    A: For security reasons the only places key codes are available are 1) off the vehicle invoice supplied to the ordering/sold to dealer, 2) through the Dealer Principal DIAL access program, 3) your local Zone Sales Office or 4) through the senior staff of the Customer Contact Center. - Updated: July 25, 2002

    6. Q: I need a replacement label for the door that contains the VIN and other vehicle data. Where do I get one? - Top

    A: Labels containing VIN numbers, along with requests for VIN Plates, must go through your local Zone Office Warranty Administration Manager. - Updated: May 28, 2002

    7. 2. Q: For the 2.7L V-6 engine, which cylinder head is for the right hand side and which is for the left hand side? - Top

    A: 4663978 and 4663978AB are for the right side. 4663695 and 4663695AB are for the left side. - Updated: May 17, 2002

    8. Q: How do we interpret interior trim codes in the catalog? - Top

    Trim codes are based on three elements. The first digit is the year of implementation. The second, and most important element represents the root color. The third digit represents the color depth, with 1 being lighter, to 9 representing darkest. - Updated: May 3, 2002

    9. Q: How do I intrepret "NS_" rulings? - Top

    NS0 - Mopar Glass Distributor supplied part
    NS1 - Cancelled part number
    NS2 - Do not service
    NS3 - Cancelled, no demand. Phased out.
    NS4 - Serviced in assembly only
    NS5 - Service with component parts, NOT as assembly.
    NS6 - Serviced in package, not by itself
    NS7 - Cancelled, originally released but NOT used in production of vehicle(s)
    NS8 - Make-Trim part
    NS9 - Paintable trim part
    - Updated: May 3, 2002

    10. Q: I used to be able to take the part number off older SBEC Modules to order the new module. This no longer works. How can I use the information to get the right module? - Top

    A: On newer vehicles the numbers you see are Engineering Numbers. Specifying can break these numbers down in our systems to the number published in the catalog. - Updated: April 19, 2002

    11. Q: What does SP176 mean in the "Ruling" field in GPOP? - Top

    A: This indicates a multiple supersession. One part number goes to two or more parts. From your SGT9 screen press the F10 key to see the list of parts. Order ALL parts on the list that DO NOT have any entries across from them under the "Ruling" column. If you see any SP776 rulings under that column, place an "S" or "X" in the left column on the row where the ruling is seen, and press the "F9" key to see the narrative associated with that part. - Updated: April 19, 2002

    12. Q: On my SGT9 screen in GPOP I'm seeing a "SP776" in the ruling field. What does this mean? - Top

    A: An SP776 ruling means there is a narrative associated with the part that gives specific application information. To view the narrative select the F10 key. In the left column across from the SP776 ruling line, place as "S" or "X" in the cloumn to select the line and then press the F9 key. You should see the narrative. A short cut to go directly to the narrative is to type "SGTC" in the CMD line at the top left corner of the SGT9 screen, and press "enter". The only risk to this approach is that there sometimes could be other parts referenced on the SGTB screen you see when pressing the F10 key, that could be missed, but this is not real common. - Updated: April 25, 2002

    13. Q: How do I interpret paint codes? The VIN listing shows a 3 digit code. The catalog often lists only 2 - especially in the fascia illustrations. - Top

    A: Most VIN listing paint codes start with either "P" or "Q", followed by two letter or
    letter/number combinations. P = Primary Paint Code. Q = Secondary, on two-tone vehicles.
    The last two letter/numbers are the actual paint color code. For example:
    PPG = Primary color of "PG" (not PP)
    PS5 = Primary color of "S5"
    QBT= Secondary color of "BT"

    A very common usage you can reference is 2002 WJ Fascias. You will only see the last two digits of the code in the catalog under the "Description" column. The listed code is the Primary Paint Code of the vehicle.

    (Note: contrasting cladding does not qualify as a secondary paint code by definition) - Updated: May 7, 2002

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