MODEL COVERAGE & IDENTIFICATION
| APPLICATION/MODEL | BODY CODE | ENGINE (1) | ENGINE ID | FUEL SYSTEM | IGNITION SYSTEM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee | XJ | 2.5L (HX) | E | TBI | Magnetic |
| Cherokee | XJ | 4.OL (XM) | L | PFI | Magnetic |
| Comanche | MJ | 2.5L (HX) | E | TBI | Magnetic |
| Comanche | MJ | 4.0L (MX) | L | PFI | Magnetic |
| Grand Wagoneer | SJ | 5.9L (NX) | 7 | 2-Bbl | Magnetic |
| Wagoneer | XJ | 4.0L (MX) | L | PFI | Magnetic |
| Wrangler | YJ | 2.5L (HX) | E | TBI | Magnetic |
| Wrangler | YJ | 4.2L (CX) | T | 2-Bbl | Magnetic |
| (1) Fourth & Fifth digits of engine code on block identify engine. See ENGINE CODE LOCATION in this article. | |||||
| (1) | Fourth & Fifth digits of engine code on block identify engine. See ENGINE CODE LOCATION in this article. |
1990 BODY, ENGINE, FUEL SYSTEM & IGNITION SYSTEM APPLICATIONS
VIN Code Example
- 1 J4 F J 3 5 L 9 L L 0 0 0 0 01
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
VIN Code Breakdown
- 1 - Indicates Nation of Origin.
- 2 - Indicates Manufacturer.
- 3 - Indicates Vehicle Type.
- 4 - Indicates GVWR.
- 5 - Indicates Vehicle Line.
- 6 - Indicates Vehicle Series.
- 7 - Indicates Body Type.
- 8 - Indicates Engine Code.
- 9 - Indicates Check Digit.
- 10 - Indicates Model Year.
- 11 - Indicates Assembly Plant.
- 12-17 - Indicates Plant Sequential Number.
MODEL YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATION
| VIN Code | Model Year |
|---|---|
| J | 1988 |
| K | 1989 |
| L | 1990 |
MODEL YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATION
2.5L (HX)
On machined surface on right side of cylinder block between cylinders No. 3 and No. 4.
4.0L (MX) & 4.2L (CX)
On machined surface on right side of cylinder block between cylinders No. 2 and No. 3.
5.9L (NX)
On a plate attached to right bank cylinder head cover.
See also:
• ENGINE CODE LOCATION