MODEL COVERAGE
| MODEL | BODY (1) | ENGINE (2) | FUEL | IGNITION |
|---|
| Accord | CB7 | 2.2L (F22A1) (3) | PFI | Magnetic (4) |
| CB7 | 2.2L (F22A4) (5) | PFI | Magnetic (4) |
| CB7 | 2.2L (F22A6) (6) | PFI | Magnetic (4) |
| CB9 | 2.2L (F22A1) (3) | PFI | Magnetic (4) |
| CB9 | 2.2L (F22A4) (5) | PFI | Magnetic (4) |
| Civic | ED3 | 1.5L (D15B2) | TBI | Magnetic (4) |
| ED4 | 1.6L (D16A6) | PFI | Magnetic (4) |
| ED6 | 1.5L (D15B1) (7) | TBI | Magnetic (4) |
| ED7 | 1.6L (D16A6) | PFI | Magnetic (4) |
| EE2 | 1.5L (D15B2) | TBI | Magnetic (4) |
| EE4 | 1.6L (D16A6) | PFI | Magnetic (4) |
| CRX | ED8 | 1.5L (D15B2) (8) | TBI | Magnetic (4) |
| ED9 | 1.6L (D16A6) | PFI | Magnetic (4) |
| Prelude | BA4 | 2.0L (B20A5) | PFI | Magnetic (4) |
| BA4 | 2.1L (B21A1) | PFI | Magnetic (4) |
| (1) Body/Engine ID is the 4th, 5th and 6th digits of VIN number. (2) Engine code is the first 5 characters of the 12 characters stamped or tagged on engine block. (3) With single exhaust manifold. (4) Ignition timing is controlled by Electronic Control Unit. (5) With dual exhaust manifold. (6) With dual intake manifold. (7) The ED6 Body/Engine Code can also indicate a 1.5L (D15B2) TBI engine with magnetic-type ignition system. (8) The ED8 Body/Engine Code can also indicate a 1.5L (D15B6) PFI engine with magnetic-type ignition system. |
Example VIN
Numbers preceding the explanations in the legend below refer to the sequence of characters as listed on VIN identification label.
- J H M C B 7 6 6 * 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
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