VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
| Model | Body Code | Engine (1) | Engine ID | Fuel System | Ignition System |
| Excel | F | 1.5L | J | PFI | Optical (2) |
| Sonata | F | 2.4L | S | PFI | Optical (2) |
| Sonata | F | 3.0L V6 | T | PFI | Optical (2) |
| (1) Engine code is located on front side at top of cylinder block. (2) Computer controlled. |
| (1) | Engine code is located on front side at top of cylinder block. |
VIN IDENTIFICATION
| VIN Code | Model Year |
| J | 1988 |
| K | 1989 |
| L | 1990 |
MODEL YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATION
Engine Code Location (4-Cyl). Scheme 1
Scheme 1: Engine Code Location (4-Cyl)
Engine Code Location (V6). Scheme 2
Scheme 2: Engine Code Location (V6)