Engine: Application and ID

Engine Number

• Four-digit engine codes were introduce in MY 2008.

• The first three digits describe the mechanical structure of the engine and are still stamped on the engine, as before. The fourth digit describes the engine output and depends on the ECM.

• The four-digit engine code is on the type label, the vehicle data sticker and on the ECM.

• Data plate is located as well in customer service plan as well as on vehicle at rear in the spare wheel well or on the luggage compartment floor.

• Vehicles for some countries do not have a type label.

• The engine number (engine code and serial number) are located at the engine/transmission joint - arrow -.





• In addition, a sticker with the engine number is affixed to the toothed belt guard.

• The engine number consists of up to nine characters (alphanumeric).

• The first part (maximum 4 letters) represents the engine code, the second part (six digits) is the serial number.

• If more than 999,999 engines with the same engine code are produced, the first of the six characters is replaced with a letter.