VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DESCRIPTION FOR NORTH AMERICA
| VEHICLE | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BETA 2.0 4Door Sedan | K | N | A | F | E | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| BETA 2.0 5Door Hatch | K | N | A | F | E | 1 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DESCRIPTION
1 - 3: Make / Vehicle type
- KNA = Kia Passenger Car
4 - 5: Vehicle Line / Series
- FE = LD (SPECTRA)
6 - 7: Body type
- 12 = 2WD 4Door Sedan
- 16 = 2WD 5Door Hatch
8: Engine type / Restraint
- 1 = BETA 2.0 Gasoline & Air bags (Manual belts)
- 2 = BETA 2.0 Gasoline (SULEV) & Air bags (Manual belts)
9: Check digit
- To be calculated
10: Model year
- 4 = 2004, 5 = 2005
11: Plant location
- 5 = Hwasung plant
12 - 17: Sequential number
- 000001~999999
Scheme 1
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DESCRIPTION
| MODEL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BETA CVVT ENGINE (2.0) | G | 4 | G | C | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DESCRIPTION
1: Engine fuel
- G = Gasoline
2: Engine range
- 4 = 4 Cycle 4 cylinder
3: Engine development order
- G = BETA Engine
4: Engine capacity
- C = 1,975cc
5: Production year
- 4 = 2004, 5 = 2005
6-11 = Engine production sequence number
- 000001~999999
Scheme 2
MANUAL TRANSAXLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DESCRIPTION
| MODEL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M5BF2 | J | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
MANUAL TRANSAXLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DESCRIPTION
1: Model
- J = F5BF2
2: Production year
- 4 = 2004, 5 = 2005
3 - 6: Gear ratio (Tooth number)
<3 - 4: Output shaft gear tooth number, 5 - 6: Differential drive gear tooth number>
- 2073 = 73/20 = 3.650(BETA 2.0 CVVT)
7 - 12: Production sequence number
- 000000~999999
Scheme 3
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DESCRIPTION
| MODEL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F4A42 | M | 3 | M | L | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DESCRIPTION
1: Model
- M = F4A42-1
2: Production year
- 4 = 2004, 5 = 2005
3: Gear ratio
- M = 3.770
4 - 5: Detailed classification
- LD = SPECTRA
6: Spare
7 - 12: Production sequence number
- 000001~999999
Scheme 4
| MODEL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A4CF2 | B | 5 | 8 | D | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DESCRIPTION
1: Model
- B = A4CF2
2: Production year
- 5 = 2005, 6 = 2006
3: Gear ratio
- 8 = 3.849
4 - 5: Detailed classification
- DD = Spectra Beta 2.0
6: Spare
7 - 12: Production sequence number
- 000001~999999
Scheme 5
- Place the lift blocks under the support points as shown in the illustration.
- Raise the hoist a few inches and rock the vehicle to be sure it is firmly supported.
- Raise the hoist to full height to inspect the lift points for secure support.
ABBREVIATIONS
| ABDC | After bottom dead center |
|---|---|
| ABS | Anti-lock braking system |
| A/C | Air conditioner |
| ACC | Accessories |
| A/T | Automatic transaxle |
| ATDC | After top dead center |
| ATF | Automatic transmission fluid |
| BBDC | Before bottom dead center |
| BTDC | Before top dead center |
| CMP | Camshaft position sensor |
| CKP | Crankshaft position sensor |
| DIS | Distributorless ignition system |
| DLC | Data link connector |
| DOHC | Dual overhead Camshaft |
| EBD | Electronic brake-force distribution |
| ECM | Engine control module |
| ECT | Engine coolant temperature |
| E/L | Electrical load |
| EX | Exhaust |
| GND | Ground |
| HLA | Hydraulic lash adjuster |
| HO 2 S | Heated oxygen sensor |
| IAT | Intake air temperature |
| IGN | Ignition |
| IN | Intake |
| INT | Intermittent |
| IAC | Idle air control |
| LH | Left hand |
| M | Motor |
| MAF | Mass airflow |
| MIL | Malfunction indicator light |
| M/S | Manual steering |
| M/T | Manual transaxle |
| OBD | On-board diagnosis |
| OFF | Switch off |
| ON | Switch on |
| PCV | Positive crankcase ventilation |
| P/S | Power steering |
| PRC | Pressure regulator control |
| P/W | Power window |
| RH | Right hand |
| SFI | Sequential fuel injection system |
| SST | Special service tool |
| SW | Switch |
| TCM | Transaxle control module |
| TCS | Traction control unit |
| TDC | Top dead center |
| TNS | Tall number side |
| TPS | Throttle position sensor |
| TWC | Three way catalyst |
| WU-TWC | Warm-up three-way catalyst |
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