APPLICATION
| Model | Body Code | Engine | Engine (1) VIN 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 (4) |
| (1) Engine may be identified by eighth digit of VIN. (2) Metro and Metro LSi models use a conventional vacuum/centrifugal spark control system. The Metro XFi uses a computer controlled spark system. (3) This is the 4A-FE engine. (4) Spark control system is computer controlled. (5) This is the 4A-GE High Output (HO) engine. (6) This is the High Output (HO) engine. |
| (1) | Engine may be identified by eighth digit of VIN. |
| (2) | Metro and Metro LSi models use a conventional vacuum/centrifugal spark control system. The Metro XFi uses a computer controlled spark system. |
| (3) | This is the 4A-FE engine. |
| (4) | Spark control system is computer controlled. |
| (5) | This is the 4A-GE High Output (HO) engine. |
| (6) | This is the High Output (HO) engine. |
VIN DEFINITION
Numbers preceding the explanations in the legend below refer to the sequence of characters as listed on VIN identification label.
VIN Definition. Scheme 1
| VIN Code | Model Year |
| L | 1990 |
| M | 1991 |
MODEL YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATION
Scheme 2
Scheme 2: ENGINE CODE LOCATION