| MODEL | BODY CODE (1) | ENGINE CODE | ENGINE ID (2) | FUEL & IGNITION SYSTEM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A4 1.8T | 8D | AEB | B | Bosch Motronic |
| A4 1.8T Quattro | 8D | AEB | B | Bosch Motronic |
| A4 1.8T Avant Quattro | 8D | AEB | B | Bosch Motronic |
| A4 2.8 | 8D | AHA | A or C (3) | Bosch Motronic |
| A4 2.8 Quattro | 8D | AHA | A or C (3) | Bosch Motronic |
| A4 2.8 Avant Quattro | 8D | AHA | A or C (3) | Bosch Motronic |
| A6 | 4B | AHA | A or C (3) | Bosch Motronic |
| A6 Quattro | 4B | AHA | A or C (3) | Bosch Motronic |
| A6 Avant Quattro | 4B | AHA | A or C (3) | Bosch Motronic |
| (1) Body code is designated by 7th and 8th digit of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). (2) Engine type is identified by 5th digit of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). (3) "A" without emission package, "C" with emission package for California, Connecticut, New York and Massachusetts. | ||||
| (1) | Body code is designated by 7th and 8th digit of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). |
| (2) | Engine type is identified by 5th digit of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). |
| (3) | "A" without emission package, "C" with emission package for California, Connecticut, New York and Massachusetts. |
1999 MODEL COVERAGE
Nation Of Origin - Position 1
- W Germany
Manufacturer - Position 2 & 3
- AU Audi
Series - Position 4
- A A6 2.8
- B A4 1.8T 4-Door, A6 2.8
- C A4 1.8T Quattro 4-Door
- D A4 2.8 4-Door, A6 2.8 Avant Quattro Wagon
- E A4 2.8 Quattro 4-Door
- F A4 2.8 Avant Wagon
- G A4 2.8 Avant Quattro Wagon
Engine - Position 5
For engine application, use 3 character code stamped on engine block. See 1999 MODEL COVERAGE table.
Model - Position 7 & 8
- 8D A4
- 4B A6
Model Year - Position 10
- X 1999
Assembly Plant - Position 11
- A Ingolstadt, Germany
- N Neckarsulm, Germany
MODEL/YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATIONS
| VIN Code | Model Year |
|---|---|
| V | 1997 |
| W | 1998 |
| X | 1999 |
MODEL/YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATION
1.8L
Engine code letters and engine serial number are located on left side of cylinder block, above oil filter, on a sticker attached to cylinder head cover and stamped on front engine mounting bracket (visible after removing cover above fuel injectors). (Scheme 1) Additionally, engine code and serial number are located on vehicle data plate.
2.8L
Engine code letters and engine serial number are located on flat surface of cylinder head block in front of right cylinder head. (Scheme 2)
Scheme 1
Scheme 2
See also:
• 1999 MODEL COVERAGE