GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS & VIN IDENTIFICATION
| MODEL | BODY CODE (1) | ENGINE | ENGINE ID (2) | FUEL SYSTEM (3) | IGNITION SYSTEM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acclaim | A | 2.5L | K | TBI | Hall Effect |
| " | " | 3.0L V6 | 3 | PFI | Optical |
| Daytona | G | 2.2L (DOHC) Turbo | A | PFI | DIS |
| " | " | 2.5L | K | TBI | Hall Effect |
| " | " | 2.5L Turbo | J | PFI | Hall Effect |
| " | " | 3.0L V6 | 3 | PFI | Optical |
| Dynasty | C | 2.5L | K | TBI | Hall Effect |
| " | " | 3.0L V6 | 3 | PFI | Optical |
| " | " | 3.3L V6 | R | PFI | DIS |
| Fifth Avenue | Y | 3.3L V6 | R | PFI | DIS |
| " | " | 3.8L V6 | L | PFI | DIS |
| Imperial | Y | 3.8L V6 | L | PFI | DIS |
| Laser | S,T (4) | 1.8L | T | PFI | Optical |
| " | " | 2.0L (DOHC) | R | PFI | DIS |
| " | " | 2.0L (DOHC) Turbo | U | PFI | DIS |
| LeBaron Conv./Coupe | J | 2.5L | K | TBI | Hall Effect |
| " | " | 2.5L Turbo | J | PFI | Hall Effect |
| " | " | 3.0L V6 | 3 | PFI | Optical |
| LeBaron Sedan | A | 2.5L | K | TBI | Hall Effect |
| " | " | 3.0L V6 | 3 | PFI | Optical |
| Monaco, Premier | B | 3.0L V6 | U | PFI | DIS |
| New Yorker | C | 3.3L V6 | R | PFI | DIS |
| Shadow, Sundance | P | 2.2L | D | TBI | Hall Effect |
| " | " | 2.5L | K | TBI | Hall Effect |
| " | " | 2.5L Turbo | J | PFI | Hall Effect |
| Spirit | A | 2.2L (DOHC) Turbo | A | PFI | DIS |
| " | " | 2.5L | K | TBI | Hall Effect |
| " | " | 2.5L Turbo (5) | J | PFI | Hall Effect |
| " | " | 3.0L V6 | 3 | PFI | Optical |
| Talon | S, T (4) | 2.0L (DOHC) | R | PFI | DIS |
| " | " | 2.0L (DOHC) Turbo | U | PFI | DIS |
| (1) - Body code is 5th character of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). See VIN DEFINITION . (2) - Engine may be identified by 8th character of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). See VIN DEFINITION . Also, see ENGINE CODE LOCATION . (3) - TBI is Throttle Body Injection. PFI is Port Fuel Injection. (4) - All Wheel Drive (AWD). (5) - Shadow only. | |||||
| (1) | Body code is 5th character of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). See VIN DEFINITION . |
| (2) | Engine may be identified by 8th character of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). See VIN DEFINITION . Also, see ENGINE CODE LOCATION . |
| (3) | TBI is Throttle Body Injection. PFI is Port Fuel Injection. |
| (4) | All Wheel Drive (AWD). |
| (5) | Shadow only. |
1992 MODEL COVERAGE
Example VIN
Numbers preceding the explanations in the legend below refer to the sequence of characters as listed on VIN identification label.
- 4 P 3 C S 3 4 R 1 N E 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 Restraint System.
- 5 - Indicates Carline.
- 6 - Indicates Series.
- 7 - Indicates Body Type.
- 8 - Indicates Engine Code.
- 9 - Indicates Check Digit.
- 10 - Indicates Model Year.
- 11 - Indicates Assembly Plant.
- 12 thru 17 - Indicates Plant Sequence Number.
MODEL/YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATION
| VIN Code | Model Year |
|---|---|
| K | 1989 |
| L | 1990 |
| M | 1991 |
| N | 1992 |
MODEL YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATION
1.8L & 2.0L
Top of cylinder block at right front corner. See ENGINE CODE table.
2.2L & 2.5L
Rear face of cylinder block, below cylinder head. See ENGINE CODE table.
3.0L (DAYTONA & LEBARON CONV./COUPE)
Engine code is located on body code plate attached to upper radiator support. Engine code is last 3 digits in second line from bottom of tag. See ENGINE CODE DEFINITION table.
3.0L (MONACO & PREMIER)
Engine code is located on body code plate attached to right strut tower in engine compartment. Engine code is last 3 digits in second line from bottom of tag. See ENGINE CODE DEFINITION table. Engine code is also located on front of cylinder block, under intake plenum.
3.0L (ALL OTHER MODELS)
Engine code is located on body code plate attached to upper radiator support. Engine code is last 3 digits in third line from bottom of tag. See ENGINE CODE DEFINITION table.
3.3L & 3.8L
Engine code is located on body code plate attached to upper radiator support. Engine code is last 3 digits in third line from bottom of tag. See ENGINE CODE DEFINITION table.
ENGINE CODE DEFINITION
| Application | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8L | 4G37 | |
| 2.0L | 4G63 | |
| 2.2L | EDF | |
| 2.2L Turbo | EDS | |
| 2.5L | EDM | |
| 2.5L Turbo | EDT | |
| 3.0L | ||
| Monaco & Premier | (1) EFP | |
| Monaco & Premier | (2) Z7X715 | |
| Except Monaco & Premier | EFA | |
| 3.3L | EGA | |
| 3.8L | EGH | |
| (1) Located on body code plate attached to right strut tower in engine compartment. (2) Located on front of cylinder block, under intake plenum. | ||
| (1) | Located on body code plate attached to right strut tower in engine compartment. |
| (2) | Located on front of cylinder block, under intake plenum. |
ENGINE CODE DEFINITION
See also:
• VIN DEFINITION