GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS & VIN IDENTIFICATION
| Model | Body (1) | Engine | Engine ID (2) | (3) Fuel System | Ignition System |
|---|
| Avalon | MCX | 3.0L V6 (1MZ-FE) | F | SFI | DIS (4) |
| Camry | SXV | 2.2L 4-Cyl. (5S-FE) | G | SFI | Magnetic |
| MCV | 3.0L V6 (1MZ-FE) | F | SFI | DIS (4) |
| Celica | AT | 1.8L 4-Cyl. (7A-FE) | B | SFI | Magnetic |
| ST | 2.2L 4-Cyl. (5S-FE) | G | SFI | Magnetic |
| Corolla | AE | 1.6L 4-Cyl. (4A-FE) | A | MFI | Magnetic |
| AE | 1.8L 4-Cyl. (7A-FE) | B | MFI | Magnetic |
| Land Cruiser | FZJ | 4.5L 6-Cyl. (1FZ-FE) | J | SFI | Magnetic |
| Paseo | EL | 1.5L 4-Cyl. (5E-FE) | C | MFI | DIS (4) |
| Previa | TCR | 2.4L 4-Cyl. (2TZ-FZE) (5) | K | MFI | Magnetic |
| RAV4 | SXA | 2.0L 4-Cyl. (3S-FE) | P | SFI | Magnetic |
| Supra | JZA | 3.0L 6-Cyl. (2JZ-GE) (6) | D | SFI | Magnetic |
| JZA | 3.0L 6-Cyl. (2TZ-GTE) (7) | E | SFI | DIS (4) |
| Tacoma | RZN | 2.4L 4-Cyl. (2RZ-FE) | L | MFI | Magnetic |
| RZN | 2.7L 4-Cyl. (3RZ-FE) | M | MFI | Magnetic |
| VZN | 3.4L V6 (5VZ-FE) | N | SFI | DIS (4) |
| Tercel | EL | 1.5L 4-Cyl. (5E-FE) | C | MFI | DIS (4) |
| T100 | RCK | 2.7L 4-Cyl. (3RZ-FE) | M | MFI | Magnetic |
| VCK | 3.4L V6 (5VZ-FE) | N | SFI | DIS (4) |
| 4Runner | RZN | 2.7L 4-Cyl. (3RZ-FE) | M | MFI | Magnetic |
| VZN | 3.4L V6 (5VZ-FE) | N | SFI | DIS (4) |
| (1) Body code is located on certification label. (Scheme 1)-3. (2) Engine may be identified by Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). VIN is located on VIN plate on left side of instrument panel. (Scheme 1)-3. Engine serial number is stamped on cylinder block. (Scheme 4)-12. (3) Fuel injection system may be a Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection (SFI) or a Multiport Fuel Injection (MFI) system. Note application listed for fuel system identification. (4) Application uses a Distributor Less Ignition System (DIS). (5) This is the supercharged engine. (6) This is the non-turbo engine. (7) This is the turbo engine. |
| (1) | Body code is located on certification label. (Scheme 1)-3. |
| (2) | Engine may be identified by Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). VIN is located on VIN plate on left side of instrument panel. (Scheme 1)-3. Engine serial number is stamped on cylinder block. (Scheme 4)-12. |
| (3) | Fuel injection system may be a Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection (SFI) or a Multiport Fuel Injection (MFI) system. Note application listed for fuel system identification. |
| (4) | Application uses a Distributor Less Ignition System (DIS). |
| (5) | This is the supercharged engine. |
| (6) | This is the non-turbo engine. |
| (7) | This is the turbo 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 2 D B 0 2 T 0 T C 0 4 9 5 0 6
- 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 |
| T | 1996 |
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
- 1 - Engine Model Code
- 2 - Engine Identification Code
- 3-5 - C - U.S. specifications. (Engines without "C" may also meet U.S. specifications.
- E - Fuel Injection
- F - Twin Camshafts
- G - Twin Camshafts
- T - Turbocharged
Scheme 1
Scheme 1: VIN CODE LOCATIONS
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Scheme 4
Scheme 4: ENGINE CODE LOCATION
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