Fig. 1 Locations of identification numbers:
1. Vehicle identification number
2. Certification plate (KG, KE, KN, KQ, KU, KT)
3. Gearbox number (manual)
4. Transmission number (CVT/Multi Matic)
5. Engine number
6. Certification plate (KY)
VIN identification number
JHM GH2 3 4 0 X S 200001
Manufacturer and type of vehicle:
- JHL: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD Passenger car HONDA
- JHM: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD Passenger car HONDA
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 = continuously variable box transmission (in hereinafter " variator ")
Car class:
- 4: with airbag (airbag) for driver
- 5: with airbags for driver and passenger
Fixed Code/Check Digit:
- Model year - X: 1999
- Manufacturer's code - S: Suzuka Plant (Japan)
200001: Serial number.
Engine number
D16W1 - 1000001
Engine type:
- D16A. D16W1: 1.6L SOHC* engine with sequential multi-point fuel injection with three-way catalytic converter SOHC* = single overhead camshaft
- D16W2: 1.6L SOHC engine with sequential multi-point fuel injection without a three-way catalytic converter
1000001: Serial number.
Gearbox number
SEP - 1000001
- SEP: 5-speed manual transmission (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.
(Information obtained from this source «HondaBook.ru»)
