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Engine System ID

ENGINE VIN CODE [1]
FEDERAL EMISSIONS EQUIPPED L
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS EQUIPPED R

ENGINE DESIGNATION CODE [2] ABA

ENGINE CONFIGURATION [3] In-line 4 cyl.

DISPLACEMENT 2.0L (1984cc/121ci)

COMPUTER SYSTEM [4] Bosch Motronic

FUEL SYSTEM [5] Sequential Multi-Port Fuel Injection

IGNITION SYSTEM [6] Mapped Electronic Distributor Ignition

[1] 5th digit of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). VIN plate mounted atop drivers side instrument panel, visible through windshield lower left corner.
[2] Engine code located over the crankcase breather at the front of the crankcase. In addition, there is a sticker with engine code and serial number on the cam drive belt cover
[3] SOHC 8-valve (2 valves per cyl.), 115 HP.
[4] Bosch Motronic Engine Management System with On Board Diagnostics (OBD) I. System uses single Control Module for both fuel and ignition control.
[5] Fuel System uses solenoid-type injectors, Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) with feedback, idle speed control, warm up and acceleration enrichment, deceleration fuel shut-off.
[6] Transistorized Distributor Ignition (DI) System, Hall sender and cylinder selective Knock Control.