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