GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS & VIN IDENTIFICATION
| Model | Body Code | (1) Engine | Engine ID | Fuel System | Ignition System |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camry | SV | 2.0L 4-Cyl.(3S-FE) | S | PFI | Magnetic |
| " | VSV | 2.5L V6 (2VZ-FE) | V | PFI | Magnetic |
| Celica | AT | 1.6L 4-Cyl.(4A-FE) | A | PFI | Magnetic |
| " | ST (4WD) | 2.0L 4-Cyl.(3S-GTE) | S | PFI Turbo | Magnetic |
| " | ST | 2.2L 4-Cyl.(5S-FE) | S | PFI | Magnetic |
| Corolla | AE | 1.6L 4-Cyl.(4A-FE) | A | PFI | Magnetic |
| " | " | 1.6L 4-Cyl.(4A-GE) | A | PFI | Magnetic |
| Cressida | MX | 3.0L 6-Cyl.(7M-GE) | M | PFI | Magnetic |
| MR2 | SW | 2.2L 4-Cyl.(3S-GTE) | S | PFI Turbo | Magnetic |
| " | " | 2.2L 4-Cyl.(5S-FE) | S | PFI | Magnetic |
| Supra | MA | 3.0L 6-Cyl.(7M-GE) | M | PFI | Magnetic |
| " | " | 3.0L 6-Cyl.(7M-GTE) | M | PFI Turbo | (2) DIS |
| Tercel | EL | 1.5L 4-Cyl.(3E-E) | E | PFI | Magnetic |
| (1) Engine can be identified by the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or number stamped on engine block. See ENGINE CODE LOCATION . VIN is located on stamped plate on left side of instrument panel. See VIN LOCATION . VIN is also found in other locations. (2) Distributorless Ignition System (DIS). | |||||
| (1) | Engine can be identified by the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or number stamped on engine block. See ENGINE CODE LOCATION . VIN is located on stamped plate on left side of instrument panel. See VIN LOCATION . VIN is also found in other locations. |
| (2) | Distributorless Ignition System (DIS). |
1991 MODEL IDENTIFICATION
MODEL IDENTIFICATION (TRUCK MODELS)
| Model | Body Code | (1) Engine | Engine ID | Fuel System | Ignition System |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land Cruiser | FJ | 4.0L 6-Cyl.(3F-E) | F | PFI | Magnetic |
| Pickup | RN | 2.4L 4-Cyl.(22R-E) | R | PFI | Magnetic |
| " | VZN | 3.0L V6 (3VZ-E) | V | PFI | Magnetic |
| Previa | TCR | 2.4L 4-Cyl.(2TZ-FE) | T | PFI | Magnetic |
| 4Runner | RN | 2.4L 4-Cyl.(22R-E) | R | PFI | Magnetic |
| " | VZN | 3.0L V6 (3VZ-E) | V | PFI | Magnetic |
| (1) Engine can be identified by the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or number stamped on engine block. See ENGINE CODE LOCATION . VIN is located on stamped plate on left side of instrument panel. See VIN LOCATION . VIN is also found in other locations. | |||||
| (1) | Engine can be identified by the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or number stamped on engine block. See ENGINE CODE LOCATION . VIN is located on stamped plate on left side of instrument panel. See VIN LOCATION . VIN is also found in other locations. |
1991 MODEL IDENTIFICATION
EXAMPLE VIN
Numbers preceding the explanations in the legend below refer to the sequence of characters as listed on VIN identification label.
- J T 2 A E 9 2 E 6 M 3 1 6 5 7 0 9
- 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 Engine Type and Make.
- 5 - Indicates Vehicle Line.
- 6 - Indicates Model Change Code (Car); Indicates Drive Train (Truck).
- 7 - Indicates Series Type (Car); Indicates Model (Truck).
- 8 - Indicates Body Type/Restraint System (Car); Indicates Series (Truck).
- 9 - Indicates Check Digit.
- 10 - Indicates Model Year.
- 11 - Indicates Assembly Plant.
- 12-17 - Indicates Plant Sequential Number.
MODEL/YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATION
| VIN Code | Model Year |
|---|---|
| K | 1989 |
| L | 1990 |
| M | 1991 |
MODEL YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATION
ENGINE CODE EXPLANATION
A typical engine code may appear as follows
- 7 M-G T E
- 1 2 3 4 5
The following is an explanation of this engine code
- 7 - Engine Generation Code
- M - Engine Model Code & VIN VDS Code
- C - U.S. specifications. (Engines without "C" may also meet U.S. specifications.)
- E - Fuel Injection
- F - Twin Camshafts
- G - Twin Camshafts
- L - Transverse Engine
- T - Turbocharged
7 M - G T E 1 2 3 4 5
- 1 - Indicates Engine Generation Code
- 2 - Indicates Engine Model Code & VIN VDS Code (1 or 2 Digits)
- 3-5 - Indicates Engine Type (1, 2 or 3 Digits)
VIN LOCATION
Note. A and B tags are Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plates. C tag is certification label.
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See also:
• ENGINE CODE LOCATION
• VIN LOCATION