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Vehicle Identification Number Code

Engine can be identified by the 8th character of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The VIN is located on a plate, attached to top left corner of instrument panel and visible through windshield.

VIN ENGINE & BODY CODES

Application VIN Code Body Codes
2.0L (122") TBI K J Body
2.0L (122") PFI Turbo M J & M Bodies
2.0L (122") H.O. TBI 1 L Body
2.3L (140") PFI DOHC A & D N Body
2.5L (151") TBI R A Body
2.5L (151") TBI U N Body
MODEL & BODY IDENTIFICATION

Body Designation Model
A Body Celebrity, Century Cutlass Ciera, Cutlass Cruiser & 6000
J Body Cavalier, Skyhawk, Sunbird
L Body Beretta, Corsica
N Body Cutlass Calais, Grand Am, Skylark