Engine Identification

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire and 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Locating VIN On Engine

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Identification can be made through the use of the Broadcast Code label on the engine front cover (1) and the use of the partial VIN etched on the oil filter bowl (2).

Fig 2: Identifying VIN Label

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Barcode (1)
Sequence Number (2)
Day (3)
Month (4)
Year (5)
Engine Assembly Plant (6)
Broadcast Code (7)
Part Designation (8)
Engine Assembly Number (9)
Broadcast Code (10)

The partial VIN identifies the specific vehicle by sequence number.