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How do I read my Honda engine number?

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How do I read my Honda engine number?

The Honda engine serial number is stamped into the side of the engine. All Honda engine serial numbers include a 4 or 5-letter prefix, followed by a 7-digit number. Enter the model number of your Honda Engines below to search for parts.

How do I tell what year my Honda engine is?

You can find your vehicles build date by looking at your VIN number located on the drivers side door frame in a month/year format or by standing outside the driver-side windshield and looking through the lower corner of the windshield on the dashboard. The 10th digit of your VIN will determine your vehicles year.

How do you read engine serial numbers?

Engine Serial Number composition

  1. the list number or build list, typically 2 to 4 letters followed by 4 or 5 numbers.
  2. a letter identifying the country.
  3. a series of numbers showing the build line, also called a serial number.
  4. a letter indicating the year of manufacture.

How do you decode a motorcycle engine number?

Interpreting the Engine Serial Number

  1. Look at the first four digits before the E. These digits represent the motorcycle model number. The last character represents the year of the particular model.
  2. Read the seven digits after the dash. These digits convey information regarding the engine casing.

How do I tell what size engine I have?

You can check engine size by VIN number. Find it in the lower corner of your windshield on the driver’s side. Your VIN number is your vehicle identification number and you can find your engine size by VIN number.

Is my Honda AN EX or LX?

It depends on the model year, but most model years LX is the base model, in more recent years that means cloth interior, power windows, power door locks, and cruise with steel wheels as the base options. EX has typically meant an upgrade to include a moonroof and alloy whels. You can identify the model by the VIN.

What does the engine serial number tell you?

Your serial number gives us your “build list” which tells us exactly how your engine is configured. We need all of this information to make sure we are shipping the correct engine for your exact application, piece of equipment, or truck.

How do you read a Honda motorcycle VIN number?

How to decode your VIN:

  1. Locate the first character.
  2. the second character, “H.” This represents the name of the manufacturer, Honda.
  3. The third character.
  4. The fourth through the eighth characters.
  5. The ninth character is a randomly selected number or letter to make the VIN code completely unique.

How do I decode a VIN number for a Honda?

Enter your VIN into the decoder on Honda-Tech.com to find all kinds of information on your Honda. Simply type the 17-character VIN in the “Enter VIN” box and click “Decode.”

How do you find the model number on a Honda engine?

To find the model number, look for a model number sticker on the engine. All Honda engines model numbers start with the letter “G,” such as “G100”, “GX610”, or “GXV160.”. This is the base engine model.

Where is the engine serial number on a 1990 Honda Accord?

Newer Honda models (1990 and above) often have it stamped on the rear of the crankcase, usually close to the swing arm pivot point. Older models (earlier than1990) may have it stamped on the lower left or lower right section of the crankcase. Write the engine serial number down for further reference.

Where do I find the engine type code on the engine?

The engine type code is stamped into the side of the engine, usually close to the serial number. Engine type codes may be up to 4 characters. If a code is less than 4 characters, you may see asterisks as placeholders (i.e. an engine stamped with QX** is a QX type engine.)