Engine Number

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The engine number ("engine code" and "serial number") are located at the engine/transmission joint -arrow-.

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Number Location

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The engine number consists of up to nine characters (alphanumeric).
The first part (maximal 3 characters) makes up the "engine code".
The second part (six characters) makes up the "serial number".
If more than 999, 999 engines with the same engine code are produced, the first of the six characters is replaced with a letter.
In addition, a sticker with "engine code" and "serial number" is affixed to toothed belt guard
The engine code letters are also located on the vehicle data plate.
Data plate is located as well in customer service plan as well as on vehicle at rear in the spare wheel well or on the luggage compartment floor.