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Old Nov 22, 2004 | 11:27 PM
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Does any one know how to decode an entire vin. how about the engie block vin?!?! I know theres a way to do it just don't know how.


Thanks in advance!!!
 
Old Nov 28, 2004 | 05:50 PM
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purchase hayes / chilton repair manual for your ride. It is explain in the first couple pages including engine block.
 
Old Nov 29, 2004 | 07:50 AM
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there is definetely a website that tells you this. i copied what i needed. search for it on google, you will find it.
 
Old Nov 30, 2004 | 06:29 PM
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Does any one know how to decode an entire vin.
it's do-able. you looking for something specific?
 
Old Nov 30, 2004 | 11:34 PM
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No. Just curious to figure out what it means i know i have a b15d7 it says it on the block just curious as to the rest and the car vin.
 
Old Dec 1, 2004 | 01:30 AM
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V . I . N
engine and models years codes

1st , 2nd , 3 rd digits manufacturer , make and type of vehicle
4th , 5th and 6th digits Line , body and engine type
7 th digits body/ trans type
8th digits vehicle grade
9th digits check digit
10 th digits model year
11 th digits plant
12th to 17 th digits serial number

line / body/engines codes
civic
ej6 = 2 ,4 , or 4 doors /d16y7
ej7= 2 door / d16y5
ej8 = 3 or 4 door / d16y8
em1= 2 door /b16a2

model year codes

r = 1994
s = 1995
t = 1996
v = 1997
w =1998
x = 1999
y = 2000

engine number
civic

d16y5 - 1.6L SOHC 16 - valve VTEC-E
d16y7 - 1.6L SOHC 16- valve
d16y8 - 1.6L SOHC 16 valve VTEC
b16a2 _ 1.6 L DOHC 16-valve VTEC
 
Old Dec 1, 2004 | 01:38 AM
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THe engine code number , which is use for ordering engine parts. THE engine code is the first five digits of the number found on the engine block.
 




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