CHRYSLER MOTORS MODEL IDENTIFICATION
| MODEL | BODY (1) | ENGINE (2) | ENGINE ID (3) | FUEL | IGN. (4) |
|---|
| Colt | U | 1.5L (4G15) SOHC | A | PFI | Optical |
| Colt 200 (5) | U | 1.5L (4G15) SOHC | A | PFI | Optical |
| Colt Vista | V, W | 1.8L (4G93) SOHC | D | PFI | Optical |
| 2.4L (4G64) SOHC | W | PFI | Hall Effect |
| Ram-50 | L, M | 2.4L (4G64) SOHC | W | PFI | Optical |
| 3.0L V6 (6G72) SOHC | S | PFI | Optical |
| Stealth | D, E | 3.0L V6 (6G72) SOHC | S | PFI | Optical |
| 3.0L V6 (6G72) DOHC | B | PFI | DIS |
| 3.0L V6 (6G72) DOHC Turbo | C | PFI | DIS |
| Summit | U | 1.5L (4G15) SOHC | A | PFI | Optical |
| Summit Wagon | V, W | 1.8L (4G93) SOHC | D | PFI | Hall Effect |
| 2.4L (4G64) SOHC | W | PFI | Optical |
| (1) Body code is 5th character of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), located on upper left corner of instrument panel. (2) See ENGINE CODE LOCATION . (3) Engine ID is 8th character of VIN. (4) Ignition timing is computer controlled. On all models with Distributorless Ignition System (DIS), crank angle sensor is mounted in place of distributor. (5) Canadian model. |
MODEL IDENTIFICATION (CHRYSLER MOTORS)
MITSUBISHI MODEL IDENTIFICATION
| MODEL | BODY (1) | ENGINE (2) | ENGINE ID (3) | FUEL | IGN. (4) |
|---|
| Diamante | C | 3.0L (6G72) SOHC | S | PFI | Optical |
| 3.0L (6G72) DOHC | B | PFI | DIS |
| Eclipse | S, T | 1.8L (4G37) SOHC | T | PFI | Optical |
| 2.0L (4G63) DOHC | R | PFI | DIS |
| 2.0L (4G63) DOHC Turbo | U | PFI | DIS |
| Expo/ Expo LRV | V, W, Y, Z | 1.8L (4G93) SOHC | D | PFI | Hall Effect |
| 2.4L (4G64) SOHC | W | PFI | Optical |
| Galant | R, X | 2.0L (4G63) SOHC | V | PFI | Optical |
| 2.0L (4G63) DOHC | R | PFI | DIS |
| 2.0L (4G63) DOHC Turbo | U | PFI | DIS |
| Mirage | U | 1.5L (4G15) SOHC | A | PFI | Optical |
| 1.6L (4G61) DOHC | Y | PFI | DIS |
| Montero | K | 3.0L V6 (6G72) SOHC | S | PFI | Optical |
| Pickup | L, M | 2.4L (4G64) SOHC | W | PFI | Optical |
| 3.0L V6 (6G72) SOHC | S | PFI | Optical |
| Precis | A,F,D | 1.5L (G4AJK) SOHC | J | PFI | Optical |
| 3000GT | D, E | 3.0L V6 (6G72) DOHC | B | PFI | DIS |
| 3.0L V6 (6G72) DOHC Turbo | C | PFI | DIS |
| (1) Body code is 5th character of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), located on upper left corner of instrument panel. (2) See ENGINE CODE LOCATION . (3) Engine ID is 8th character of VIN. (4) Ignition timing is computer controlled. On all models with Distributorless Ignition System (DIS), crank angle sensor is mounted in place of distributor. |
| (1) | Body code is 5th character of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), located on upper left corner of instrument panel. |
| (3) | Engine ID is 8th character of VIN. |
| (4) | Ignition timing is computer controlled. On all models with Distributorless Ignition System (DIS), crank angle sensor is mounted in place of distributor. |
MODEL IDENTIFICATION (MITSUBISHI)
Example VIN
Numbers preceding the explanations in the legend below refer to the sequence of characters as listed on VIN identification label.
- J B 3 C U 1 4 X 1 N U 1 2 3 4 5 6
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
VIN Definition Breakdown
- 1-3 - Indicates Manufacturer.
- 4 - Indicates Model.
- 5 - Indicates Engine Type.
- 6, 7 - Indicates Model Designation.
- 8 - Indicates Restraint System.
- 9 - Indicates Check Digit.
- 10 - Indicates Model Year.
- 11 - Indicates Manufacturer's Plant.
- 12 thru 17 - Indicates Plant Sequence Number.
MODEL YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATION
| VIN Code | Model Year |
|---|
| L | 1990 |
| M | 1991 |
| N | 1992 |
MODEL YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATION
Scheme 1
Scheme 1: COLT, ECLIPSE, MIRAGE & SUMMIT 1.5L, 1.6L, 1.8L & 2.0L
Scheme 2
Scheme 2: COLT VISTA, EXPO, EXPO LRV & SUMMIT WAGON 1.8L
Scheme 3
Scheme 3: COLT VISTA, EXPO, EXPO LRV & SUMMIT WAGON 2.4L
Scheme 4
Scheme 5
Scheme 6
Scheme 7
Scheme 7: PICKUP & RAM-50 2.4L
Scheme 8
Scheme 8: PICKUP & RAM-50 3.0L
Scheme 9
Scheme 10
Scheme 10: STEALTH & 3000GT 3.0L
