Looking to buy an '04 discovery SE and I'm trying to determine if it has SLS and ACE(?) or not. The VIN is SALTY19404A858286. I once heard that the VIN can tell you the option info for the veihicle. True? If not, how will I be able to tell if it has these options when I go to take a look?

Thanks!!
DooDer

 

The VIN only tells you the year its made, where its made and what "area" (country) it was for.

To tell if the vehicle has ACE is easy, when you open the bonnet (hood), look at the power steering reservoir on the right, if it has 2 caps, it has ACE. As far as SLS goes, 2 easy ways to tell, 1 it will have a switch on the dash, or easiest is look at the rear suspension, if you dont see big coil springs, then it has rear air suspension

I'll check the VIN see what comes up anyway ref factory fits.........

Well,

From what I know (it may not be correct),

Its a 5 seat SE in white
with 4.6 HC engine with evap emissions
Diff lock fitted
Heated seats
Homelink
18" wheels
Rear COIL suspension
Black Leather
Tubular Roof rails
Electric seats
Tow Pack fitted.
Front Fogs

etc etc,

heres whats IN a VIN

 

Thank you!!!

 

Glad you printed that, it will help a lot of people, thanks.

 

To answer your question, look thru a rear wheel well and you can see if it has springs or an air bag.
For ACE, look at the power steering bottle, if it has 2 caps, it has ACE.
Hope that helps. If you have any questions on a specific find get back to us, especially on the price.

 

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I always thought SALTY was that they just added more salt!

 

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