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Ignition System: Application and 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 OBD I. System uses single Control Module for both fuel and ignition control.
[5] Fuel System uses solenoid-type injectors, Heated Oxygen Sensor with feedback, idle speed control, warm up and acceleration enrichment, deceleration fuel shut-off.
[6] Transistorized Distributor Ignition System, Hall sender and cylinder selective Knock Control.



Engine Displacement 2.0 L (1984cc/121ci)
Fuel System Bosch Motronic MFI w/OBD I

Emission Control Devices and Systems:

TWC Three-Way Catalytic Converter
CEC Computerized Engine Controls
MIL Malfunction Indicator Lamp
MFI Multiport Fuel Injection
EGR [1] Exhaust Gas Recirculation
EVAP Evaporative Emissions Control
FR Fill Pipe Restrictor
HO2S Heated Oxygen Sensor
PCV Positive Crankcase Ventilation
SPK Spark Controls
OBD I [1] On-Board Diagnostics


[1] Up to 1/94 - California emissions equipped vehicles ONLY

From 1/94 - All vehicles