What were they thinking???

[Mike621]

Originally Posted by lhopp77

I have another question that arises from this discussion and maybe it leads to something different than I have always thought.

WAS the belt system AND dual airbags actually a time of year change OR really associated with models ONLY. Soooooo---next question---does anyone have a 94 L, LS model with ONLY one airbag and passive constraint (automatic) belts?

I have always thought this was a production change during the year that was not model related, but....... I have been wrong a couple times over the years.

Lee

Lee,

I have been under the impression that the early 94 base model was the LE, and surpassed later in the model year by the L and LS.

[mikecg]

Originally Posted by lhopp77

I have another question that arises from this discussion and maybe it leads to something different than I have always thought.

WAS the belt system AND dual airbags actually a time of year change OR really associated with models ONLY. Soooooo---next question---does anyone have a 94 L, LS model with ONLY one airbag and passive constraint (automatic) belts?

I have always thought this was a production change during the year that was not model related, but....... I have been wrong a couple times over the years.

Lee

See above..... I have 1 air bag(drivers) and automatic seat belts.

[lhopp77]

Originally Posted by mikecg

See above..... I have 1 air bag(drivers) and automatic seat belts.

I understand, but what is the 7th digit of your VIN?

Lee

[mikecg]

OK, here is my VIN JK1CX3235RK101110

Funny thing is I keep arguing with my insurance company about the VIN. They keep trying to tell me it is invalid.

[Mike621]

Originally Posted by mikecg

OK, here is my VIN JK1CX3235RK101110

Funny thing is I keep arguing with my insurance company about the VIN. They keep trying to tell me it is invalid.

mike, the second digit should be an F not a K.

[mikecg]

Originally Posted by Mike621

mike, the second digit should be an F not a K.

lol Your right. Not sure how I mistyped that.

[1986nate]

Originally Posted by lhopp77

I have another question that arises from this discussion and maybe it leads to something different than I have always thought.

WAS the belt system AND dual airbags actually a time of year change OR really associated with models ONLY. Soooooo---next question---does anyone have a 94 L, LS model with ONLY one airbag and passive constraint (automatic) belts?

I have always thought this was a production change during the year that was not model related, but....... I have been wrong a couple times over the years.

Lee

Earl has it pretty narrowed down to being mid year '94 and quite possibly the VIN ending in 1400 from 94 is the first with the manual seatbelt/dual airbag.

[Jeremy'sSVX]

I have a 94 L with out abs, dual airbags and manual belts.

Network Name: Jeremy'sSVX
Year: 1994
Trim: L
Drive: FWD
Color: Barcelona Red
VIN: JF1CX3356RK103397
Manufacture Date: 04/94
Current mileage: 93,xxx
Comments: Mechanically Stock, Murano wheels, spoiler and Corners
Car Location: Dillsburg, Pennsylvania

[subbieatnz]

Lose the Car Bra the Rims and paint the bumper black and it would look a whole lot better.

I would spose the LE would not come with a LSD?

[Mike621]

Originally Posted by subbieatnz

Lose the Car Bra the Rims and paint the bumper black and it would look a whole lot better.

I would spose the LE would not come with a LSD?

Umm... the LE is FWD.

[lhopp77]

Well win some and lose some.

But.....at least we are gaining ground (again)

We have determined that there IS an LE model ( "2" in 7th digit VIN position) and Mikecg has one.

That the L CAN come without ABS, but have dual bags and manual belts.

Still interesting questions remaining:

Do ANY L models come with ABS and/OR single SRS airbags with automatic belts?

Did ANY LS models come with single SRS airbag and automatic belts?

And the quest continues.

Lee

[mikecg]

Maybe we should start a new thread. We seem to have theroughly high jacked this one.

[Wikedjuggalo]

Let me offer some insite.... I own both a 94 LE (Zomg yes) and 94 LS.

JF1CX3237RK101383 is the vin on the 94 LE.... if you check vin decoding it just says base model. It has no ABS one Air bag and Auto belts. One a side note that one has no ATF Temp light.

Now the LS I own's vin is JF1CX3451RK102883. What gets me on that one is the 345 (the 5) what does that mean.

[lhopp77]

Originally Posted by Wikedjuggalo

Let me offer some insite.... I own both a 94 LE (Zomg yes) and 94 LS.

JF1CX3237RK101383 is the vin on the 94 LE.... if you check vin decoding it just says base model. It has no ABS one Air bag and Auto belts. One a side note that one has no ATF Temp light.

Now the LS I own's vin is JF1CX3451RK102883. What gets me on that one is the 345 (the 5) what does that mean.

According to the chart in the Subaru SVX Service Manual
the numbers in the 8th VIN position mean:

3: With SRS airbag and passive restraint
5: With SRS airbag (Driver AND Passenger) and manual type seat belt

AGAIN--the Subaru Owners Manual specifically identifies the LE and not just base model. I agree that other places refer to base model but as we all know that is not a true model designation.

Lee

[Mike621]

Lee,


The only way an "L" was offered with ABS was in 1995 and 1996, as part of the Safety Package. All Safety Package L models came with All Wheel Drive. L models were available in Emerald and Polo Green, Barcelona and Brilliant Red, and Laguna Blue.