ENGINE IDENTIFICATION
Note. For repair procedures not covered in this article, see the ENGINE OVERHAUL PROCEDURES - GENERAL INFORMATION article in the GENERAL INFORMATION section.
Engine identification number is located on exhaust side of engine block, below cylinder head near bellhousing. The first 5 characters of engine identification number identify engine type. See ENGINE IDENTIFICATION CODES . The last 7 characters of engine identification number are a serial number.
The fourth, fifth and sixth characters of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) identify car line, body style and engine type. See ENGINE IDENTIFICATION CODES . VIN is located at left front corner of dashboard and on upper portion of firewall.
| Application | VIN Code | Engine Code |
|---|
| 1.6L SOHC (16-Valve) | EJ6 (4) | D16Y7 |
| 1.6L SOHC (16-Valve VTEC-E) | EJ7 (1) | D16Y5 |
| 1.6L SOHC (16-Valve VTEC) | EJ8 (2) (3) | D16Y8 |
| (1) 2-door Hatchback (3-door). (2) 4-door Sedan. (3) 2-door Coupe. (4) 2-door Hatchback (3-door), 2-door Coupe, 4-door Sedan. |
| (1) | 2-door Hatchback (3-door). |
| (4) | 2-door Hatchback (3-door), 2-door Coupe, 4-door Sedan. |
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION CODES
