GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS & VIN IDENTIFICATION
| MODEL | BODY CODE | ENGINE | ENGINE ID (1) | FUEL SYSTEM | IGNITION SYSTEM |
|---|
| Samurai | C | 1.3L SOHC | 3 | TBI | (2) Magnetic |
| Sidekick | C | (3) 1.6L SOHC | 0 | TBI | (2) Magnetic |
| Sidekick | V | (4) 1.6L SOHC | 0 | PFI | (2) Magnetic |
| Swift | S | 1.3L SOHC | 3 | TBI | Magnetic |
| Swift GT | S | 1.3L DOHC | 3 | PFI | (2) Magnetic |
| (1) Engine ID is sixth digit of Vehicle Identification Number, located on left corner of instrument panel. (2) Computer controlled. (3) 8-Valve SOHC. (4) 16-Valve SOHC. |
| (1) | Engine ID is sixth digit of Vehicle Identification Number, located on left corner of instrument panel. |
EXAMPLE VIN
Numbers preceding the explanations in the legend below refer to the sequence of characters as listed on VIN identification label.
- J S 3 T A 0 1 C 7 N 4 1 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 Vehicle Type.
- 4 - Indicates Model.
- 5 - Indicates Series (Samurai & Swift).
- 5 - Indicates Gross Vehicle Weight (Sidekick).
- 6 - Indicates Engine.
- 7 - Indicates Design Sequence.
- 8 - Indicates Body Type.
- 9 - Indicates Check Digit.
- 10 - Indicates Model Year.
- 11 - Indicates Assembly Plant.
- 12-17 - Indicates Serial Number.
MODEL YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATION
| VIN Code | Model Year |
|---|
| K | 1989 |
| L | 1990 |
| M | 1991 |
| N | 1992 |
MODEL YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATION
Scheme 1
Scheme 1: ENGINE CODE LOCATION
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