For 1990-2009 cars only
Engine VIN Derivative
The engines are stamped or laser etched with a partial vehicle identification number (VIN), which was derived from the complete VIN. A engine VIN derivative contains the following ten positions.
Position | Definition | Character | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Engine Type | G | -- |
2-3 | Engine Displacement | 10 or 13 | 10=1.0 Liter, 13=1.3 Liter |
4 | Model Year | X | 1999 |
5-10 | Plant Sequential Number | -- | -- |
Transmission VIN Derivative
The transmissions are stamped or laser etched with a partial vehicle identification number (VIN), which was derived from the complete VIN. A transmission VIN derivative contains the following seven positions.
Position | Definition | Character | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Model Year | X | 1999 |
2-7 | Serial Number | -- | -- |
