ABBREVIATIONS
The following abbreviations are used in this article for classification of model types
2.0 L engine
1.998 liter < 4B11 > engine, or a model equipped with such an engine.
A/C: Air conditioning.
AWD: Indicates 4-wheel-drive vehicles.
LIN: Local interconnect network
Keyless Operation System (KOS): Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)
M/T: Indicates manual transaxle, or models equipped with manual transaxle.
MFI: Multiport fuel injection, or engines equipped with multiport fuel injection.
PCM: Powertrain control module
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER PLATE
The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is located on a plate attached to the left top side of the instrument panel.
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION CODE PLATE
The information code plate is riveted onto the cowl top outer panel in the engine compartment.
HOW TO PERFORM VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) WRITING
| CAUTION | The F.A.S.T-Key (Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter) is described as the Keyless Operation System (KOS) in this article. (KOS is indicated as F.A.S.T. in the scan tool display.) |
Follow the procedure below to register the VIN of the Wireless Control Module (WCM) and the Keyless Operation System (KOS).
The VIN is stored in the engine control module (ECM), WCM, and the KOS-ECU. If the VIN is improperly erased, the engine warning light or the keyless operation system warning indicator illuminate, and the diagnostic trouble code is displayed. When the ECM, WCM, and the KOS-ECU are replaced, follow the procedure below to write the VIN.
