Powertrain Management: Application and ID

To identify an engine by the manufacturer's code, follow the four steps designated by the numbered blocks.

V.I.N. PLATE LOCATION:

On engine bulkhead or on top left side of instrument panel visible thru windshield.

(1) MODEL YEAR IDENTIFICATION:

1990 - 81 - 10th character of V.I.N.
1990 - L
1989 - K
1988 - J
1987 - H
1986 - G
1985 - F
1984 - E
1983 - D
1982 - C
1981 - B

(2) ENGINE CODE LOCATION:

8th character of V.I.N.

ENGINE IDENTIFICATION:

(3) ENGINE CODE: In the "CODE" column, find the engine code determined in Step 2.

(4) ENGINE IDENTIFICATION: On the line where the engine code appears, read to the right to identify the engine.