Engine: Application and ID

Engine Number

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

• There is also a label located on the upper timing chain cover with the engine code and serial number on it.

• The engine code letters are also located on the vehicle data plate.

• The data plate is located in the spare tire wheel well or on the luggage compartment floor, as well as in the customer service plan.

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

• The first part (maximum 4 letters) represents the engine code , the second (six digit) 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.

Four Digit Engine Codes

• Four digit engine codes beginning with "C" are used.

• 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 torque and depends on the Engine Control Module (ECM).

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

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