| Model | Body Code | Engine | Engine ID (2) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altima | U | 2.4L (KA24DE) | B |
| Maxima | A | 3.0L (VQ30DE) | C |
| Pathfinder | R | 3.3L (VG33E) | A |
| Pickup | D | 2.4L (KA24E) | S |
| Quest | N | 3.0L (VG30E) | D |
| Sentra | B | 1.6L (GA16DE) | A |
| 200SX | B | 1.6L (GA16DE) | A |
| " | B | 2.0L (SR20DE) | B |
| 240SX | S | 2.4L (KA24DE) | A |
| (1) Engine code is located at left rear (4-cylinder) or right rear (V6) of cylinder block, at cylinder head mating surface. (2) All engines use SFI fuel systems and optical ignition systems. | |||
| (1) | Engine code is located at left rear (4-cylinder) or right rear (V6) of cylinder block, at cylinder head mating surface. |
| (2) | All engines use SFI fuel systems and optical ignition systems. |
MODEL COVERAGE (1)
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 C A 2 1 D 3 V T 0 0 0 0 0 1
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 (See NOTE: below).
- 9 - Indicates Check Digit.
- 10 - Indicates Model Year.
- 11 - Indicates Assembly Plant.
- 12 thru 17 - Indicates Plant Sequence Number.
Note. On Pathfinder and Pickup, eighth digit of VIN indicates if vehicle is 2WD (S) or 4WD (Y).