Engine/vin ID — Nissan Pathfinder I (1985-1995)

Engine/vin ID Nissan Pathfinder I

Application 4 illustrations ~175 words

IDENTIFICATION

MODEL	BODY	ENGINE	ID	FUEL/IGN. (2)
Axxess	M	2.4L (KA24E)	H	SFI
Maxima	J	3.0L V6 (VG30E)	H	SFI
Pathfinder & Pickup	D	2.4L (KA24E)	S	SFI
Pathfinder & Pickup	D	3.0L V6 (VG30E)	H	SFI
Pulsa NX	N	1.6L (GA16i)	G	TBI
Sentra	B	1.6L (GA16i)	G	TBI
Stanza	U	2.4L (KA24E)	F	SFI
Van	C	2.4L (Z24i)	S	TBI
240SX	S	2.4L (KA24E) (3)	H	SFI
300ZX	Z (4)	3.0L V6 (VG30DE)	R	SFI
(1) Engine code is located on left side (4-Cyl.) or right side (V6) of cylinder block, at cylinder head mating surface. (2) All engines use optical ignition systems. (3) System utilizes a detonation (knock) sensor for ignition detonation input to EU. (4) Timing is controlled by Electronic Control Unit (ECU).

(1)	Engine code is located on left side (4-Cyl.) or right side (V6) of cylinder block, at cylinder head mating surface.

(2)	All engines use optical ignition systems.

(3)	System utilizes a detonation (knock) sensor for ignition detonation input to EU.

(4)	Timing is controlled by Electronic Control Unit (ECU).

1990 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 K N G 0 1 C * L M 0 0 0 0 0 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

VIN DEFINITION BREAKDOWN

1 - Indicates Nation of Origin.
2 - Indicates Manufacturer.
3 - Indicates Type of Vehicle.
4 - Indicates Engine Type.
5 - Indicates Vehicle line.
6 - Indicates Model Change.
7 - Indicates Body Type.
8 - Indicates Restraint System.
9 - Indicates Check Digit.
10 - Indicates Model Year (See NOTE: below).
11 - Indicates Assembly Plant.
12 thru 17 - Vehicle Serial Number.

Note. If identification of year model seems to conflict with available systems application, verify year model with manufacturer, using build date code stamped on door jamb.