Pic. 1 Locations of identification numbers:
1. Vehicle identification number
2. Certification label (KG, KE, KN, KQ, KU, KT)
3. Gearbox number (mechanical)
4. Gearbox number (CVT / Multi Matic)
5. Engine number
6. Certification plate (KY)
VIN identification number
JHM GH2 3 4 0 X S 200001
Vehicle manufacturer and type:
- JHL: HONDA MOTOR CO.,LTD HONDA passenger car
- JHM: HONDA MOTOR CO.,LTD HONDA passenger car
Family, body type and engine:
- GH1: HR-V/D16A, D16W1, D16W2
- GH2: HR-V/D16A, D16W1, D16W2
Body type and gearbox:
- 3: Hatchback, 2-door Hatchback/5-speed manual
- 4: Hatchback, 2-door Hatchback/CVT*, Honda Multi Matic
- CVT* = continuously variable transmission (further «variable speed drive»)
Car class:
- 4: with airbag (NPB) for the driver
- 5: with airbag for driver and passenger
Fixed Code/Check Digit:
- Model year - X: 1999
- Factory code - S: Suzuka Factory (Japan)
200001: Serial number.
Engine number
D16W1 - 1000001
Engine's type:
- D16A. D16W1: 1.6L SOHC* Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection Engine with 3 Way Catalytic Converter SOHC* = Single Overhead Camshaft
- D16W2: 1.6 L SOHC engine with sequential multiport fuel injection without 3-way converter
1000001: Serial number.
Gearbox number
SEP - 1000001
- SEP: 5-speed manual (4WD)
- SEV: 5-speed manual (2WD)
- MENA: CVT (2WD), Honda Multi Matic (2WD)
- META: CVT (4WD), Honda Multi Matic (4WD)
1000001: Serial number.
Chassis and engine numbers
Destination Region Code/Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) / Engine number/Gearbox number.