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VIN message count

Last reviewed 2026-08-31

Mode 09 · PID 01 (decimal 1)

Description

Number of messages needed to report the VIN in PID 02. Used on non-CAN protocols. CAN usually returns VIN in a single ISO-TP response.

PID number
01 · 1
Unit
count
Range
Data bytes
1
Formula
Usually 5 (ISO 9141-2 / J1850 / ISO 14230-4 only)

Defined by SAE J1979 / ISO 15031-5. Public index — not a substitute for the paid SAE document.

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