MITSUBISHI MODEL IDENTIFICATION
| MODEL | BODY (1) | ENGINE (2) | ENGINE ID (3) | FUEL | IGN. (4) |
| Diamante | 7 | 3.0L V6 (6G72) SOHC | H | MPI | Optical |
| 3.0L V6 (6G72) DOHC | J | MPI | DIS |
| Eclipse | 4 | 1.8L 4-Cyl.(4G37) SOHC | T | MPI | Optical |
| 2.0L 4-Cyl.(4G63) SOHC | R | MPI | DIS |
| 2.0L 4-Cyl.(4G63) DOHC Turbo | F | MPI | DIS |
| Expo | 0,4,9 | 1.8L 4-Cyl.(4G93) SOHC | C | MPI | Hall Effect |
| 2.4L 4-Cyl.(4G64) SOHC | G | MPI | Hall Effect |
| Galant | 6 | 2.0L 4-Cyl.(4G63) SOHC | D | MPI | Optical |
| 2.0L 4-Cyl.(4G63) DOHC | E | MPI | Optical |
| Mirage | 1, 6 | 1.5L 4-Cyl.(4G15) SOHC | A | MPI | Optical |
| 1.8L 4-Cyl.(4G93) SOHC | Y | MPI | Optical |
| Montero | 1 | 3.0L V6 (6G72) SOHC | H | MPI | Optical |
| Pickup | 4,5, 9 | 2.4L 4-Cyl. (4G64) | G | MPI | Optical |
| 3.0L V6 (6G72) SOHC | H | MPI | Optical |
| Precis | A, D, F | 1.5L 4-Cyl.(G4AJK) SOHC | J | MPI | Optical |
| 3000GT | D, E | 3.0L V6 (6G72) DOHC | J | MPI | DIS |
| 3.0L V6 (6G72) DOHC Turbo | K | MPI | 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), crankshaft position 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 P U 1 2 3 4 5 6
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Engine Code Definition Breakdown
- 1 - Indicates Nation of Origin.
- 2 - Indicates Manufacturer.
- 3 - Indicates Vehicle Type.
- 4 - Indicates Restraint System. See 1) below.
- 5 - Indicates Model.
- 6 - Indicates Vehicle Series.
- 7 - Indicates Body Type. See 2) below.
- 8 - Indicates Engine Type and Make .
- 9 - Indicates Check Digit.
- 10 - Indicates Model Year .
- 11 - Indicates Assembly Plant.
- 12-17 - Indicates Plant Sequential Number. On Pickup and Montero, fourth character of VIN indicates GVWR On Pickup and Montero, seventh character of VIN indicates restraint system.
Numbers preceding the explanations in the legend below refer to the sequence of characters as listed on VIN identification label.
- K P H V D 3 2 J 0 P K 0 0 0 0 4 7
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
- 1 - Indicates Nation of Origin.
- 2 - Indicates Manufacturer.
- 3 - Indicates Vehicle Type.
- 4 - Indicates Restraint System.
- 5 - Indicates Body Type.
- 6 - Indicates Vehicle Series.
- 7 - Indicates Restraint Type.
- 8 - Indicates Engine Type and Make .
- 9 - Indicates Check Digit.
- 10 - Indicates Model Year .
- 11 - Indicates Assembly Plant.
- 12-17 - Indicates Plant Sequential Number.
MODEL YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATION
| VIN Code | Model Year |
| M | 1991 |
| N | 1992 |
| P | 1993 |
MODEL YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATION
Scheme 1
Scheme 1: ECLIPSE & MIRAGE 1.5L, 1.6L, 1.8L & 2.0L
Scheme 2
Scheme 2: EXPO & EXPO LRV 1.8L
Scheme 3
Scheme 3: EXPO & EXPO LRV 2.4L
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Scheme 10