Engine Number

The engine number "engine code" and "serial number" is located next to the vibration damper on the cylinder block.

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Number Located On Vibration Damper

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The engine number consists of up to nine characters (alphanumeric). The first part (maximal 3 characters) makes up the "engine code", and the second part (6 characters), the "serial number". If more than 999, 999 engines with the same engine code are produced, the first of the six characters is replaced with a letter.

Additionally, a sticker is affixed to the intake manifold or to the rear on the cylinder head cover with the "engine code" and "serial number".

The engine code is also included on the vehicle data plate.