ABBREVIATIONS
The following abbreviations are used in this manual for classification of model types
M/T: Manual transaxle, or models equipped with manual transaxle.
A/T: Automatic transaxle, or models equipped with automatic transaxle.
MFI: Multiport fuel injection, or engines equipped with multiport fuel injection.
A/C: Air conditioning.
2.0L Engine: 2.0 liter <4G94> engine, or a model equipped with such an engine.
PCM: Powertrain control module
ECM: Engine control module
SWS: Simplified Wiring System
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VEHICLES IDENTIFICATION NUMBER LOCATION
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is located on a plate attached to the left top side of the instrument panel.
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION CODE CHART PLATE
All vehicle identification numbers contain 17 digits. The vehicle number is a code which tells country, make, vehicle type, etc.
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| NO. | ITEM | CONTENT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Country | J: Japan |
| 2 | Make | A: Mitsubishi |
| 3 | Vehicle type | 3: Passenger car |
| 4 | Others | A: Driver and passenger air bags |
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION CODE CHART
| NO. 4 | ITEM | CONTENT |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Line | J: LANCER |
| 6 | Price class | 1: Economy |
| 2: Low | ||
| 3: Medium | ||
| 8: Sports | ||
| 7 | Body | 6: 4-door sedan |
| 8 | Engine | E: 2.0L |
| 9 | Check digits (1) | 0, 1, 2, 3, -------9, X |
| 10 | Model year | 3: 2003 year |
| 11 | Plant | U: Mizushima |
| 12 | Serial number | 000001 to 999999 |
| (1) Check digit means a single number, or letter X, used to verify the accuracy of transcription of vehicle identification number. | ||
| (1) | Check digit means a single number, or letter X, used to verify the accuracy of transcription of vehicle identification number. |
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION CODE CHART
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION CODE PLATE
The vehicle information code plate is riveted onto the cowl top outer panel in the engine compartment.
The plate shows model code, engine model, transaxle model and body color code.
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| NO. | ITEM | CONTENT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MODEL | CS6ASRSE L2M | CS6AS: Vehicle model |
| RSEL2M: Model series | |||
| 2 | ENGINE | 4G94 | Engine model |
| 3 | EXT | ZZZ | Exterior code |
| 4 | TRANS AXLE | F4A42 | F4A42:Transaxle model |
| 5 | COLOR | W83 | W83: Body color code |
| 6 | INT | 62E | 62E: Interior code |
| 7 | OPT | ZT7 | ZT7: Equipment code |
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION CODE
For monotone color vehicles, the body color code shall be indicated.