| 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) |
| " | " | 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 SFI fuel injection. (3) Optical system. This system may also be referred to as DI (Distributor Ignition). (4) DIS system. This system may also be referred to as EI (Distributorless 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 SFI fuel injection. |
| (3) | Optical system. This system may also be referred to as DI (Distributor Ignition). |
| (4) | DIS system. This system may also be referred to as EI (Distributorless 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 P 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.
