IDENTIFICATION
| MODEL | BODY (1) | ENGINE (2) | FUEL | IGN. |
|---|
| Accord | CB7 | 2.2L (F22A1) (3) | SFI | (4) Magnetic |
| CB7 | 2.2L (F22A4) (5) | SFI | (4) Magnetic |
| Civic | ED3 | 1.5L (D15B1) | TBI | (4) Magnetic |
| ED4 | 1.6L (D16A6) | SFI | (4) Magnetic |
| ED6 | 1.6L (D15B1) (6) | TBI | (4) Magnetic |
| ED7 | 1.6L (D16A6) (6) | SFI | (4) Magnetic |
| EE2 | 1.5L (D15B2) | TBI | (4) Magnetic |
| EE4 | 1.6L (D16A6) | SFI | (4) Magnetic |
| CRX | ED8 | 1.5L (D15B2) (7) | TBI | (4) Magnetic |
| ED9 | 1.6L (D16A6) | SFI | (4) Magnetic |
| Prelude | BA4 | 2.0L (B20A3) | Carb. (8) | (4) Magnetic |
| BA4 | 2.0L (B20A5) | SFI | (4) Magnetic |
| BA4 | 2.1L (B21A1) | SFI | (4) Magnetic |
| (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 (ECU). (5) With dual exhaust manifold. (6) The ED6 Body/Engine code can also indicate a 1.5L (D15B2) TBI engine with magnetic-type ignition system. (7) The ED8 Body/Engine code can also indicate a 1.5L (D15B6) SFI engine with magnetic-type ignition system. (8) Carburetor (PGM-CARB) is computer controlled, with self- diagnostic capabilities. |
| (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 (ECU). |
| (5) | With dual exhaust manifold. |
| (6) | The ED6 Body/Engine code can also indicate a 1.5L (D15B2) TBI engine with magnetic-type ignition system. |
| (7) | The ED8 Body/Engine code can also indicate a 1.5L (D15B6) SFI engine with magnetic-type ignition system. |
| (8) | Carburetor (PGM-CARB) is computer controlled, with self- diagnostic capabilities. |
Example VIN
Numbers preceding the explanations in the legend below refer to the sequence of characters as listed on VIN identification label.
- 1 H G C B 7 2 6 5 L A 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 Vehicle Type.
- 4-6 - Indicates Body & Engine.
- 7 - Indicates Body & Transmission Type.
- 8 - Indicates Vehicle Grade.
- 9 - Indicates Check Digit
- 10 - Indicates Model Year.
- 11 - Indicates Assembly Plant.
- 12-17 - Indicates Serial Number.
| VIN Code | Model Year |
|---|
| J | 1988 |
| K | 1989 |
| L | 1990 |
MODEL YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATION
Engine Code Location (Accord). Scheme 1
Scheme 1: Engine Code Location (Accord)
Engine Code Location (Civic & CRX). Scheme 2
Scheme 2: Engine Code Location (Civic & CRX)
Engine Code Location (Prelude). Scheme 3
Scheme 3: Engine Code Location (Prelude)
