GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS & VIN IDENTIFICATION
| MODEL | BODY CODE | ENGINE (1) | ENGINE ID | FUEL SYSTEM | IGNITION SYSTEM |
|---|
| ES300 | K (2) | 3.0L, V6 DOHC | V | PFI | Magnetic |
| LS400 | E (2) | 4.0L, V8 DOHC | U | PFI | Magnetic |
| SC300 | Z (3) | 3.0L, 6-Cyl. DOHC | J | PFI | Magnetic |
| SC400 | Z (3) | 4.0L, V8 DOHC | U | PFI | Magnetic |
| (1) (Scheme 1)to 3 for engine code and serial number location. (2) 4-door sedan. (3) 2-door coupe. |
| (1) | (Scheme 1)to 3 for engine code and serial number location. |
EXAMPLE VIN
Numbers preceding the explanations in the legend below refer to the sequence of characters as listed on VIN identification label.
- J T 8 U F 1 1 E 8 N 0 0 0 0 1 2 3
- 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 - Indicates Engine Code.
- 5 - Indicates Vehicle Line/Series.
- 6 - Indicates Model Number
- 7 - Indicates Series/Grade.
- 8 - Indicates Body Type/Restraint System.
- 9 - Indicates Check Digit.
- 10 - Indicates Model Year.
- 11 - Indicates Assembly Plant.
- 12-17 Indicate Plant Sequential Number.
MODEL/YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATION
| VIN Code | Model Year |
|---|
| K | 1989 |
| L | 1990 |
| M | 1991 |
| N | 1992 |
MODEL YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATION
Scheme 1
Scheme 1: ENGINE CODE LOCATION
Scheme 2
Scheme 3
