IDENTIFICATION
| Application | Specification | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acclaim, Spirit | |||
| 2.5L | |||
| Body Code (1) | A | ||
| Engine ID (2) | K | ||
| Fuel System (3) | TBI | ||
| Ignition System | Magnetic | ||
| 2.5L Turbo | |||
| Body Code (1) | A | ||
| Engine ID (2) | J | ||
| Fuel System (3) | PFI | ||
| Ignition System | Magnetic | ||
| 3.0L V6 | |||
| Body Code (1) | A | ||
| Engine ID (2) | 3 | ||
| Fuel System (3) | PFI | ||
| Ignition System | Optical | ||
| Daytona | |||
| 2.2L Turbo | |||
| Body Code | G | ||
| Engine ID (2) | C | ||
| Fuel System (3) | PFI | ||
| Ignition System | Magnetic | ||
| Body Code | G | ||
| 2.5L | |||
| Engine ID (2) | K | ||
| Fuel System (3) | TBI | ||
| Ignition System | Magnetic | ||
| 2.5L Turbo | |||
| Body Code | G | ||
| Engine ID (2) | J | ||
| Fuel System (3) | PFI | ||
| Ignition System | Magnetic | ||
| 3.0L V6 | |||
| Body Code | G | ||
| Engine ID (2) | 3 | ||
| Fuel System (3) | PFI | ||
| Ignition System | Optical | ||
| 3.3L V6 | |||
| Body Code | G | ||
| Engine ID (2) | R | ||
| Fuel System (3) | PFI | ||
| Ignition System | DIS | ||
| Dynasty | |||
| 2.5L | |||
| Body Code | C | ||
| Engine ID (2) | K | ||
| Fuel System (3) | TBI | ||
| Ignition System | Magnetic | ||
| 3.0L V6 | |||
| Body Code | C | ||
| Engine ID (2) | 3 | ||
| Fuel System (3) | PFI | ||
| Ignition System | Optical | ||
| 3.3L V6 | |||
| Body Code | C | ||
| Engine ID (2) | R | ||
| Fuel System (3) | PFI | ||
| Ignition System | DIS | ||
| New Yorker | |||
| 3.0L V6 | |||
| Body Code | C | ||
| Engine ID (2) | 3 | ||
| Fuel System (3) | PFI | ||
| Ignition System | Optical | ||
| 3.3L V6 | |||
| Body Code | C | ||
| Engine ID (2) | R | ||
| Fuel System (3) | PFI | ||
| Ignition System | DIS | ||
| Horizon, Omni | |||
| Body Code | L | ||
| Engine | 2.2L | ||
| Engine ID (2) | D | ||
| Fuel System (3) | TBI | ||
| Ignition System | Magnetic | ||
| Laser | |||
| 1.8L | |||
| Body Code (1) | P | ||
| Engine ID (2) | T | ||
| Fuel System (3) | PFI | ||
| Ignition System | Optical | ||
| 2.0L (DOHC) | |||
| Body Code (1) | P | ||
| Engine ID (2) | R | ||
| Fuel System (3) | PFI | ||
| Ignition System | Optical | ||
| 2.0L (DOHC) Turbo | |||
| Body Code (1) | P | ||
| Engine ID (2) | U | ||
| Fuel System (3) | PFI | ||
| Ignition System | Optical | ||
| LeBaron Coupe/Convertible | |||
| 2.2L Turbo | |||
| Body Code (1) | J | ||
| Engine ID (2) | C | ||
| Fuel System (3) | PFI | ||
| Ignition System | Magnetic | ||
| 2.5L | |||
| Body Code (1) | J | ||
| Engine ID (2) | K | ||
| Fuel System (3) | TBI | ||
| Ignition System | Magnetic | ||
| 2.5L Turbo | |||
| Body Code (1) | J | ||
| Engine ID (2) | J | ||
| Fuel System (3) | PFI | ||
| Ignition System | Magnetic | ||
| 3.0L V6 | |||
| Body Code (1) | J | ||
| Engine ID (2) | 3 | ||
| Fuel System (3) | PFI | ||
| Ignition System | Optical | ||
| LeBaron Sedan | |||
| Body Code | A | ||
| Engine | 3.0L V6 | ||
| Engine ID (2) | 3 | ||
| Fuel System (3) | PFI | ||
| Ignition System | Optical | ||
| Monaco | |||
| Body Code (1) | B | ||
| Engine | 3.0L V6 | ||
| Engine ID (2) | U | ||
| Fuel System (3) | PFI | ||
| Ignition System | Optical | ||
| Shadow | |||
| 2.2L | |||
| Body Code (1) | P | ||
| Engine ID (2) | D | ||
| Fuel System (3) | TBI | ||
| Ignition System | Magnetic | ||
| 2.2L Turbo | |||
| Body Code (1) | P | ||
| Engine ID (2) | C | ||
| Fuel System (3) | PFI | ||
| Ignition System | Magnetic | ||
| 2.5L | |||
| Body Code (1) | P | ||
| Engine ID (2) | K | ||
| Fuel System (3) | TBI | ||
| Ignition System | Magnetic | ||
| 2.5L Turbo | |||
| Body Code (1) | P | ||
| Engine ID (2) | J | ||
| Fuel System (3) | PFI | ||
| Ignition System | Magnetic | ||
| Sundance | |||
| 2.2L | |||
| Body Code (1) | P | ||
| Engine ID (2) | D | ||
| Fuel System (3) | TBI | ||
| Ignition System | Magnetic | ||
| 2.5L | |||
| Body Code (1) | P | ||
| Engine ID (2) | K | ||
| Fuel System (3) | TBI | ||
| Ignition System | Magnetic | ||
| 2.5L Turbo | |||
| Body Code (1) | P | ||
| Engine ID (2) | J | ||
| Fuel System (3) | PFI | ||
| Ignition System | Magnetic | ||
| Imperial, Fifth Avenue | |||
| Body Code (1) | Y | ||
| Engine | 3.3L V6 | ||
| Engine ID (2) | R | ||
| Fuel System (3) | PFI | ||
| Ignition System | DIS | ||
| (1) Body code is 7th character of VIN. See VIN ID. (2) Engine may be identified by by 8th character of VIN or number stamped on engine block. (3) TBI is Throttle Body Injection. PFI is Port Fuel Injection. | |||
| (1) | Body code is 7th character of VIN. See VIN ID. |
| (2) | Engine may be identified by by 8th character of VIN or number stamped on engine block. |
| (3) | TBI is Throttle Body Injection. PFI is Port Fuel Injection. |
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS & VIN IDENTIFICATION
EXAMPLE VIN
Numbers preceding the explanations in the legend below refer to the sequence of characters as listed on VIN identification label.
- 4 P 3 C S 3 4 R 1 L E 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 - Indicates Manufacturer.
- 3 - Indicates Type of Vehicle.
- 4 - Indicates Restraint System.
- 5 - Indicates Carline.
- 6 - Indicates Series.
- 7 - Indicates Body Type.
- 8 - Indicates Engine Code.
- 9 - Indicates Check Digit.
- 10 - Indicates Model Year.
- 11 - Indicates Assembly Plant.
- 12 thru 17 - Indicates Plant Sequence Number.
MODEL/YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATION
| VIN Code | Model Year |
|---|---|
| J | 1988 |
| K | 1989 |
| L | 1990 |
MODEL YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATION
1.8L, 2.0L & 2.2L
Rear face of engine block, below cylinder head.
2.5L
Left side of engine block, between core plug and rear face of block.
3.0L (EXCEPT MONACO) & 3.3L
On engine block, directly below cylinder head.
3.0L MONACO
On right side of engine block, below exhaust manifold.