MODEL COVERAGE
| Model | Body | Engine | ID | Fuel & Ignition (2) |
| Maxima | J | 3.0L V6 (VG30E) | H | SFI; Optical (3) |
| NX, Sentra | B | 1.6L (GA16DE) | E | SFI; Optical |
| " | " | 2.0L (SR20DE) | G | SFI; Optical (3) |
| Pathfinder & Pickup | D | 2.4L (KA24E) | S | SFI; Optical |
| " | " | 3.0L V6 (VG30E) | H | SFI; Optical (3) |
| Stanza | U | 2.4L (KA24E) | F | SFI; Optical |
| 240SX | S | 2.4L (KA24DE) | M | SFI; Optical |
| 300ZX | Z | 3.0L V6 (VG30DE) | R | SFI; Optical DIS (3) |
| 300ZX Turbo | Z | 3.0L V6 (VG30DETT) (4) | C | SFI; Optical DIS (3) |
| (1) Engine code is located on left side (4-cylinder) or right side (V6) of cylinder block, at cylinder head mating surface. (2) Timing is controlled by Electronic Control Unit (ECU). (3) System utilizes a detonation (knock) sensor for ignition detonation input to ECU. (4) VG30DETT engine has twin turbochargers and intercoolers. |
| (1) | Engine code is located on left side (4-cylinder) or right side (V6) of cylinder block, at cylinder head mating surface. |
| (2) | Timing is controlled by Electronic Control Unit (ECU). |
| (3) | System utilizes a detonation (knock) sensor for ignition detonation input to ECU. |
| (4) | VG30DETT engine has twin turbochargers and intercoolers. |
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 P 3 M T 2 0 0 0 9 4
VIN DEFINITION BREAKDOWN
- 1 - Indicates Nation of Origin.
- 2 - Indicates Manufacturer.
- 3 - Vehicle Type.
- 4 - Indicates Engine Type.
- 5 - Indicates Vehicle Line.
- 6 - Indicates Model Change.
- 7 - Indicates Body Type.
- 8 - Indicates Restraint System NOTE: below).
- 9 - Indicates Check Digit.
- 10 - Indicates Model Year.
- 11 - Indicates Assembly Plant.
- 12-17 - Vehicle Serial Number.
Note. On Pathfinder and Pickup models, VIN digit 8 indicates if the vehicle is 2WD, 4WD or heavy duty. If identification of year model (digit 10) seems to conflict with available systems application, verify year model with manufacturer, using build date code stamped on door jamb.
MODEL/YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATION
| VIN Code | Model Year |
| L | 1990 |
| M | 1991 |
MODEL YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATION
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Scheme 1: ENGINE CODE LOCATION
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