MODEL COVERAGE
| Model | Body | Engine (1) | ID | (2) Fuel | (3) Ignition |
|---|
| Camry | SV | 2.0L (3S-FE) | S | PFI | (5) |
| " | VZV | 2.5L V6 (2VZ-FE) | V | PFI | (5) |
| Celica | AT | 1.6L (4A-FE) | A | PFI (4) | (5) |
| " | ST (4WD) | 2.0L (3S-GTE) | S | PFI (8) | (5) |
| " | ST | 2.2L (5S-FE) | S | PFI (4) | (5) |
| Corolla | AE | 1.6L (4A-FE) | A | PFI (4) | (5) |
| " | AE | 1.6L (4A-GE) | A | PFI | (5) |
| Cressida | MX | 3.0L 6-Cyl. (7M-GE) | M | PFI | (5) |
| Land Cruiser | FJ | 4.0L 6-Cyl. (3F-E) | F | PFI | (5) |
| Pickup | RN | 2.4L (22R) | R | 2-Bbl. | (5) |
| " | RN | 2.4L (22R-E) | R | PFI | (5) |
| " | VZN | 3.0L V6 (3VZ-E) | V | PFI | (5) |
| Supra | MA | 3.0L 6-Cyl. (7M-GE) | M | PFI | (5) |
| " | MA | 3.0L 6-Cyl. (7M-GTE) | M | PFI (8) | (6) |
| Tercel | EL | 1.5L (3E) | E | 1-Bbl. (7) | (5) |
| " | EL | 1.5L (3E-E) | E | PFI (4) | (5) |
| 4Runner | RN | 2.4L (22R-E) | R | PFI | (5) |
| " | VZN | 3.0L V6 (3VZ-E) | V | PFI | (5) |
| (1) All engines are in-line 4-cylinder type unless otherwise noted. Engine can be identified by the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or number stamped on engine block. VIN is located on stamped plate on left side of instrument panel. VIN is also found in other locations. (Scheme 1)-10. (2) PFI is port fuel injection. (3) All except carbureted vehicles have computer controlled ignition timing advance. (4) Uses "D" Jetronic-type PFI with Manifold Air Pressure (MAP) sensor. (5) Distributorless ignition system. (6) Distributorless ignition system. (7) Computer-controlled feedback carburetor. (8) Turbocharged. |
| (1) | All engines are in-line 4-cylinder type unless otherwise noted. Engine can be identified by the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or number stamped on engine block. VIN is located on stamped plate on left side of instrument panel. VIN is also found in other locations. (Scheme 1)-10. |
| (2) | PFI is port fuel injection. |
| (3) | All except carbureted vehicles have computer controlled ignition timing advance. |
| (4) | Uses "D" Jetronic-type PFI with Manifold Air Pressure (MAP) sensor. |
| (5) | Distributorless ignition system. |
| (6) | Distributorless ignition system. |
| (7) | Computer-controlled feedback carburetor. |
1990 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 L 0 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 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 |
|---|
| J | 1988 |
| K | 1989 |
| L | 1990 |
MODEL/YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATION
ENGINE CODE EXPLANATION
A typical engine code may appear as follows
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
Scheme 1
Scheme 1: VIN CODE LOCATIONS
Scheme 2
Scheme 3
Scheme 3: ENGINE CODE LOCATIONS
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Scheme 5
Scheme 6
Scheme 7
Scheme 8
Scheme 9
Scheme 10
