Engine Identification

ENGINE VIN CODE [1].
FEDERAL EMISSIONS EQUIPPED J
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS EQUIPPED B

ENGINE DESIGNATION CODE [2]: AEB

ENGINE CONFIGURATION [3]: 4 Cylinder Inline Engine

DISPLACEMENT: 1.8L (1781cc/109ci)

COMPUTER SYSTEM [4]: MPI Bosch Motronic 3.2

FUEL SYSTEM [5]: Turbo-Charged Sequential Multi-Point Fuel Injection

IGNITION SYSTEM [6]: Mapped Electronic Ignition

[1] 5th digit of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). VIN plate mounted atop driver's side instrument panel, visible through windshield lower left corner.





[2] Engine code and serial numbers are stamped on the engine block above the oil filter.





For faster recognition, the engine code is also stamped on the cylinder head on the left-front lifting eye.
[3] DOHC 20-valve (5 valves per cyl.), 148 HP @ 5700 RPM.
[4] MPI Bosch Motronic with OBD II. System uses single control module for both fuel and ignition control. Motronic is fully adaptive.
[5] Fuel System uses 4-hole single-spray solenoid-type injectors, dual oxygen sensor feedback, start and idle speed control, after start and acceleration enrichment, deceleration fuel shut-off.
[6] Transistorized Distributorless Ignition System, Coils controlled by Power Stages, Hall sender and cylinder selective Knock Control.