Vehicle identification number

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
• Factory code
• 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

• J = Japan

H = Honda M = Passenger car AP1

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 = Chassis: AP1 / AP2
• 7 = Body and transmission type: 1 = coupe + manual transmission
• 8 = Grade
• 9 = Check digit
• 10 = Model year: Y=2000, 1=2001, 2=2002
• 11 = Manufacturing plant: T=Tochigi, S=Suzuka
• 12-17 = Serial number