IDENTIFICATION
| Model | Body | Engine (1) | Engine ID | Fuel | Ignition |
| Integra | (2) | 1.8L (B18A1) | (4) | PGM-FI | (5) |
| Legend | (3) | 2.7L (C32A1) | (4) | PGM-FI | (6) DIS |
| (1) Engine code is stamped on left rear of cylinder block, below cylinder head mating surface (4-cyl) or on left front side of engine block, below cylinder head mating surface (V6). (2) DB1-(5 or 6)-Sedan; DA9-(3 or 4)-Coupe. (3) KA8-Coupe; KA(5 or 6)-Sedan. (4) Engine cannot be identified by chassis I.D. number. (5) Ignition system is Magnetic type. Timing is computer controlled. (6) Timing is computer controlled. |
| (1) | Engine code is stamped on left rear of cylinder block, below cylinder head mating surface (4-cyl) or on left front side of engine block, below cylinder head mating surface (V6). |
| (2) | DB1-(5 or 6)-Sedan; DA9-(3 or 4)-Coupe. |
| (3) | KA8-Coupe; KA(5 or 6)-Sedan. |
| (4) | Engine cannot be identified by chassis I.D. number. |
| (5) | Ignition system is Magnetic type. Timing is computer controlled. |
| (6) | Timing is computer controlled. |
Example VIN
Numbers preceding the explanations in the legend below refer to the sequence of characters as listed on VIN identification label.
- J H 4 K A 5 5 4 X M C 0 0 0 0 0 1
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
VIN Definition Breakdown
- 1 - Indicates Nation of Origin.
- 2-3 - Indicates Model.
- 4-6 - Indicates Model/Body Type.
- 7 - Indicates Body & Transmission Type.
- 8 - Indicates Model Series.
- 9 - Indicates Check Digit
- 10 - Indicates Model Year.
- 11 - Indicates Assembly Plant.
- 12-17 - Indicates Serial Number.
| VIN Code | Model Year |
| L | 1990 |
| M | 1991 |
MODEL YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATION
Scheme 1
Scheme 1: ENGINE CODE LOCATION