| Model | Body Code | Engine (2) | Engine ID | Ignition System |
|---|
| Altima | U | 2.4L (KA24DE) | B | (3) |
| Maxima | J | 3.0L (VG30E) | H | (3) |
| " | " | 3.0L (VE30DE) | E | (4) |
| NX & | B | 1.6L (GA16DE) | E | (3) |
| Sentra | B | 2.0L (SR20DE) | G | (3) |
| Pathfinder | D | 3.0L (VG30E) | H | (3) |
| Pickup | D | 2.4L (KA24E) | S | (3) |
| Pickup | " | 3.0L (VG30E) | H | (3) |
| Quest | N | 3.0L (VG30E) | W | (3) |
| 240SX | S | 2.4L (KA24DE) | H | (3) |
| 300ZX | Z | 3.0L (VG30DE) | R | (4) |
| 300ZX Turbo | Z | 3.0L Turbo (VG30DETT) | C | (4) |
| (1) Engine code is located on left side (4-cylinder) or rear right side (V6) of cylinder block, at cylinder head mating surface. (2) All engines use an SFI fuel system. (3) Optical system. This system may also be referred to as EI (Distributorless Ignition). (4) DIS system. This system may also be referred to as DI (Distributor Ignition). |
| (1) | Engine code is located on left side (4-cylinder) or rear right side (V6) of cylinder block, at cylinder head mating surface. |
| (2) | All engines use an SFI fuel system. |
| (3) | Optical system. This system may also be referred to as EI (Distributorless Ignition). |
| (4) | DIS system. This system may also be referred to as DI (Distributor Ignition). |
EXAMPLE VIN
Numbers preceding the explanations in the legend below refer to the sequence of characters as listed on VIN identification label.
- J N 1 H J 0 1 Z 3 R T 2 0 0 0 9 4
VIN DEFINITION BREAKDOWN
- 1 - Indicates Nation of Origin.
- 2 - Indicates Manufacturer.
- 3 - Indicates Vehicle Type.
- 4 - Indicates Engine Code.
- 5 - Indicates Model.
- 6 - Indicates Model Change.
- 7 - Indicates Body Type.
- 8 - Indicates Restraint System.
- 9 - Indicates Check Digit.
- 10 - Indicates Model Year.
- 11 - Indicates Assembly Plant.
- 12 thru 17 - Indicates Plant Sequence Number.
