GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS & VIN IDENTIFICATION
| Model | Body | Engine | EngineID (1) | Fuel System (2) | Ignition System |
|---|
| Avalon | MCX | 3.0L V6 (1MZ-FE) | G | SFI | (3) DIS |
| Camry | SXV | 2.2L 4-Cyl. (5S-FE) | S | (4) | Magnetic |
| MCV | 3.0L V6 (1MZ-FE) | G | SFI | (3) DIS |
| Celica | AT | 1.8L 4-Cyl. (7A-FE) | A | MFI | Magnetic |
| ST | 2.2L 4-Cyl. (5S-FE) | S | (4) | Magnetic |
| Corolla | AE | 1.6L 4-Cyl. (4A-FE) | A | MFI | Magnetic |
| AE | 1.8L 4-Cyl. (7A-FE) | A | SFI | Magnetic |
| Land Cruiser | FZJ | 4.5L 6-Cyl. (1FZ-FE) | D | SFI | Magnetic |
| MR2 | SW | 2.0L 4-Cyl. (3S-GTE) (5) | S | SFI | Magnetic |
| SW | 2.2L 4-Cyl. (5S-FE) (6) | S | MFI | Magnetic |
| Paseo | EL | 1.5L 4-Cyl. (5E-FE) | E | MFI | (7) |
| Pickup | RN | 2.4L 4-Cyl. (22R-E) | R | MFI | Magnetic |
| VZN | 3.0L V6 (3VZ-E) | V | MFI | Magnetic |
| Previa | TCR | 2.4L 4-Cyl. (2TZ-FE) (8) | A | MFI | Magnetic |
| TCR | 2.4L 4-Cyl. (2TZ-FZE) (9) | A | MFI | Magnetic |
| Supra | JZA | 3.0L 6-Cyl. (2JZ-GE) (6) | J | SFI | Magnetic |
| JZA | 3.0L 6-Cyl. (2JZ-GTE) (5) | J | SFI | (3) DIS |
| Tacoma | RZN | 2.4L 4-Cyl. (2RZ-FE) | U | MFI | Magnetic |
| RZN | 2.7L 4-Cyl. (3RZ-FE) | U | MFI | Magnetic |
| VZN | 3.4L V6 (5VZ-FE) | V | SFI | (3) DIS |
| Tercel | EL | 1.5L 4-Cyl. (5E-FE) | E | MFI | (3) DIS |
| T100 | RCK | 2.7L 4-Cyl. (3RZ-FE) | U | MFI | Magnetic |
| VCK | 3.4L V6 (5VZ-FE) | V | SFI | (3) DIS |
| 4Runner | RN | 2.4L 4-Cyl. (22R-E) | R | MFI | Magnetic |
| VZN | 3.0L V6 (3VZ-E) | V | MFI | Magnetic |
| (1) Engine may be identified by Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or number stamped on engine block. (Scheme 1)and (Scheme 2). VIN is located on stamped plate on left side of instrument panel. (2) Fuel injection system may be a Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection (SFI) system or a Multiport Fuel Injection (MFI) system. Note application listed for fuel system ID. (3) Application uses a Distributorless Ignition System (DIS). (4) On Calif. emission vehicles, a Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection (SFI) system is used. On all other models, a Multiport Fuel Injection (MFI) system is used. (5) This is the turbo engine. (6) This is the non-turbo engine. (7) On Calif. emission vehicles, a Distributorless Ign. System (DIS) is used. On all other models, a magnetic ign. system is used. (8) This is the non-supercharged engine. (9) This is the supercharged engine. |
| (1) | Engine may be identified by Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or number stamped on engine block. (Scheme 1)and (Scheme 2). VIN is located on stamped plate on left side of instrument panel. |
| (2) | Fuel injection system may be a Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection (SFI) system or a Multiport Fuel Injection (MFI) system. Note application listed for fuel system ID. |
| (3) | Application uses a Distributorless Ignition System (DIS). |
| (4) | On Calif. emission vehicles, a Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection (SFI) system is used. On all other models, a Multiport Fuel Injection (MFI) system is used. |
| (5) | This is the turbo engine. |
| (6) | This is the non-turbo engine. |
| (7) | On Calif. emission vehicles, a Distributorless Ign. System (DIS) is used. On all other models, a magnetic ign. system is used. |
| (8) | This is the non-supercharged engine. |
| (9) | This is the supercharged engine. |
EXAMPLE VIN
Numbers preceding the explanations in the legend below refer to the sequence of characters as listed on VIN identification label.
- J T 3 A C 1 1 R 3 S 1 1 1 9 4 3 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 |
|---|
| P | 1993 |
| R | 1994 |
| S | 1995 |
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
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Scheme 1: ENGINE CODE LOCATION
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