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The VIN (Vehicle identification number) is a unique code that identifies your individual Honda S2000. | The VIN (Vehicle identification number) is a unique code that identifies your individual [[Honda S2000]]. | ||
== Which information does the VIN provide == | == Which information does the VIN provide == | ||
* Manufacturer, | * Manufacturer in, manufacturer, type of vehicle | ||
* Line, body and engine type | * Line, body and engine type | ||
* Body and transmission type | * Body and transmission type | ||
* Vehicle grade | * Vehicle grade | ||
* Model year | * Model year | ||
* | * Manufacturing plant | ||
* Serial number | * Serial number | ||
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* '''Engine bay radiator/slam panel''' - Inside the engine bay is a metal plate located at the slam panel (above the radiator). | * '''Engine bay radiator/slam panel''' - Inside the engine bay is a metal plate located at the slam panel (above the radiator). | ||
* '''Engine bay near battery''' - The VIN is also stamped into the firewall near the battery (passenger side). | * '''Engine bay near battery''' - The VIN is also stamped into the firewall near the battery (passenger side). | ||
* '''Door''' - It should also be located in the doorjamb. | |||
== How to read the VIN == | == How to read the VIN == | ||
Lets take this VIN as an example: '''JHM AP1 1 3 0 Y T 000005''' | |||
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" | |||
| '''VIN:''' || J || H || M || AP1 || 1 || 3 || 0 || Y || 000005 || - | |||
|- | |||
| '''Reference''' || 1 || 2 || 3 || 4-6 || 7 || 8 || 9 || 10 || 11 || 12-17 | |||
|} | |||
* '''1 = Manufactured in''': J = Japan | |||
* '''2 = Manufacturer:''' H = Honda | |||
* '''3 = Type of vehicle:''' M = passenger car | |||
* '''4-6 = Line, body and engine type:''' AP1 / AP2 | |||
* '''7 = Body and transmission type:''' 1 = coupe + manual transmission | |||
* '''8 = Vehicle grade''' | |||
* '''9 = Check digit''' | |||
* '''10 = Model year:''' Y=2000, 1=2001, 2=2002 | |||
* '''11 = Manufacturing plant:''' T=Tochigi, S=Suzuka | |||
* '''12-17 = Serial number''' | |||
Latest revision as of 08:09, 14 August 2024
The VIN (Vehicle identification number) is a unique code that identifies your individual Honda S2000.
Which information does the VIN provide
- Manufacturer in, manufacturer, type of vehicle
- Line, body and engine type
- Body and transmission type
- Vehicle grade
- Model year
- Manufacturing plant
- Serial number
Where to find the VIN
The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) can be found on several locations on your Honda S2000. The easiest ones to reach are:
- Windshield - On some models the front windshield will have small window on the bottom left or bottom right where the VIN can be seen.
- Engine bay radiator/slam panel - Inside the engine bay is a metal plate located at the slam panel (above the radiator).
- Engine bay near battery - The VIN is also stamped into the firewall near the battery (passenger side).
- Door - It should also be located in the doorjamb.
How to read the VIN
Lets take this VIN as an example: JHM AP1 1 3 0 Y T 000005
| VIN: | J | H | M | AP1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Y | 000005 | - |
| Reference | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4-6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12-17 |
- 1 = Manufactured in: J = Japan
- 2 = Manufacturer: H = Honda
- 3 = Type of vehicle: M = passenger car
- 4-6 = Line, body and engine type: AP1 / AP2
- 7 = Body and transmission type: 1 = coupe + manual transmission
- 8 = Vehicle grade
- 9 = Check digit
- 10 = Model year: Y=2000, 1=2001, 2=2002
- 11 = Manufacturing plant: T=Tochigi, S=Suzuka
- 12-17 = Serial number