Engine Identification

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Engine identification number is located on exhaust side of engine block, below cylinder head near bellhousing. The first 5 characters of engine identification number identify engine type. See ENGINE IDENTIFICATION CODES table. The last 7 characters of engine identification number are a serial number.

The fourth, fifth and sixth characters of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) identify car line, body style and engine type. See ENGINE IDENTIFICATION CODES . VIN is located at left front corner of dashboard and on upper portion of firewall.

ENGINE IDENTIFICATION CODES

Application

VIN Code

Engine Code

1.5L SOHC (8-Valve)

EH2 ⁽¹⁾

D15B8

1.5L SOHC (16-Valve)

EH2 ⁽¹⁾, EG8 ⁽²⁾, EJ2 ⁽³⁾

D15B7

1.5L SOHC (16-Valve VTEC-E)

EH2 ⁽¹⁾

D15Z1

⁽¹⁾	2-door Hatchback (3-door).

⁽²⁾	4-door Sedan.

⁽³⁾	2-door Coupe.

NOTE: For repair procedures not covered in this article, see the ENGINE OVERHAUL PROCEDURES - GENERAL INFORMATION article in the GENERAL INFORMATION section.