Nissan 240sx S13 Engine Vin ID: vin definition, code location and more

Nissan 240sx S13

IDENTIFICATION

1994 MODEL COVERAGE

Note: All engines use an SFI fuel system.

• Model
  • Altima
    • Body Code: U
    • Engine: 2.4L (KA24DE)
    • Engine ID: B
    • Optical system. This system may also be referred to as EI (Distributorless Ignition).
  • Maxima
    • Body Code: J 3.0L
    • Engine: (VG30E)
    • Engine ID: H
    • Optical system. This system may also be referred to as EI (Distributorless Ignition).
  • Maxima
    • Body Code: J 3.0L
    • Engine: 3.0L (VE30DE)
    • Engine ID: E
    • DIS system. This system may also be referred to as DI (Distributor Ignition).
  • NX &
    • Body Code: B
    • Engine: 1.6L (GA16DE)
    • Engine ID: E
    • Optical system. This system may also be referred to as EI (Distributorless Ignition).
  • Sentra
    • Body Code: B
    • Engine: 2.0L (SR20DE)
    • Engine ID: G
    • Optical system. This system may also be referred to as EI (Distributorless Ignition).
  • Pathfinder
    • Body Code: D
    • Engine: 3.0L (VG30E)
    • Engine ID: H
    • Optical system. This system may also be referred to as EI (Distributorless Ignition).
  • Pickup
    • Body Code: D
    • Engine: 2.4L (KA24E)
    • Engine ID: S
    • Optical system. This system may also be referred to as EI (Distributorless Ignition).
  • Pickup
    • Body Code: D
    • Engine: 3.0L (VG30E)
    • Engine ID: H
    • Optical system. This system may also be referred to as EI (Distributorless Ignition).
  • Quest
    • Body Code: N
    • Engine: 3.0L (VG30E)
    • Engine ID: W
    • Optical system. This system may also be referred to as EI (Distributorless Ignition).
  • 240SX
    • Body Code: S
    • Engine: 2.4L (KA24DE)
    • Engine ID: H
    • Optical system. This system may also be referred to as EI (Distributorless Ignition).
  • 300ZX
    • Body Code: Z
    • Engine: 3.0L (VG30DE)
    • Engine ID: R
    • DIS system. This system may also be referred to as DI (Distributor Ignition).
  • 300ZX Turbo
    • Body Code: Z
    • Engine: 3.0L Turbo (VG30DETT)
    • Engine ID: C
    • DIS system. This system may also be referred to as DI (Distributor Ignition).

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VIN DEFINITION

EXAMPLE VIN

Numbers preceding the explanations in the legend below refer to the sequence of characters as listed on VIN identification label.

• J N 1 H J 0 1 Z 3 R T 2 0 0 0 9 4

VIN DEFINITION BREAKDOWN

• 1 - Indicates Nation of Origin.
• 2 - Indicates Manufacturer.
• 3 - Indicates Vehicle Type.
• 4 - Indicates Engine Code.
• 5 - Indicates Model.
• 6 - Indicates Model Change.
• 7 - Indicates Body Type.
• 8 - Indicates Restraint System.
• 9 - Indicates Check Digit.
• 10 - Indicates Model Year.
• 11 - Indicates Assembly Plant.
• 12 thru 17 - Indicates Plant Sequence Number.

MODEL/YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATION

• VIN Code N: Model Year 1992
• VIN Code P: Model Year 1993
• VIN Code R: Model Year 1994

ENGINE CODE LOCATION

Fig. 1: Engine Code Location (1.6L and 2.0L Engines)

Fig. 2: Engine Code Location (2.4L (KA24DE) Engine)

Fig. 3: Engine Code Location (2.4L (KA24E) Engine)

Fig. 4: Engine Code Location (3.0L V6 Engines)




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Nissan 240sx S13

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