APPLICATION
| MODEL | BODY CODE | ENGINE (1) | ENGINE ID | FUEL SYSTEM | IGNITION SYSTEM |
| Metro | M | 1.0L SOHC | 6 | TBI | Magnetic (2) |
| Prizm | S | 1.6L DOHC (3) | 6 | PFI | Magnetic (4) |
| Prizm GSi | S | 1.6L DOHC (5) | 5 | PFI | Magnetic (4) |
| Storm | R | 1.6L SOHC | 6 | PFI | Magnetic (4) |
| Storm GSi | R | 1.6L SOHC (6) | 5 | PFI | Magnetic (4) |
| Tracker | J | 1.6L SOHC | U | TBI | Magnetic (7) |
| (1) Engine may be identified by eighth digit of VIN, or by serial number located on front left side of cylinder block. (2) Metro LSi models use a conventional vacuum/centrifugal spark control system. All other Metro models use a spark control system monitored by the computer. (3) 4A-FE engine. (4) Computer controlled system. (5) 4A-GE High Output (HO) engine. (6) High Output (HO) engine. (7) Non-computer controlled ignition system with a vacuum advance distributor. |
| (1) | Engine may be identified by eighth digit of VIN, or by serial number located on front left side of cylinder block. |
| (2) | Metro LSi models use a conventional vacuum/centrifugal spark control system. All other Metro models use a spark control system monitored by the computer. |
| (4) | Computer controlled system. |
| (5) | 4A-GE High Output (HO) engine. |
| (6) | High Output (HO) engine. |
| (7) | Non-computer controlled ignition system with a vacuum advance distributor. |
VIN Identification. Scheme 1
Scheme 1: VIN Identification
| VIN Code | Model Year |
| J | 1988 |
| K | 1989 |
| L | 1990 |
MODEL YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATION
Engine Code Location. Scheme 2
Scheme 2: Engine Code Location