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A - ENGINE/VIN ID
1990 Nissan 240SX
1990 ENGINE PERFORMANCE
Introduction
Nissan; Axxess, Maxima, Pathfinder, Pickup,
Pulsar NX, Sentra, Stanza, Van, 240SX, 300ZX
1990 MODEL COVERAGE TABLE
BODY ENGINE FUEL IGNITION
MODEL CODE ENGINE (1) ID SYSTEM SYSTEM
Axxess M 2.4L (KA24E) H SFI Optical(2)
Maxima J 3.0L V6 (VG30E) H SFI Optical(2)
Pathfinder &
Pickup D 2.4L (KA24E) S SFI Optical(2)
D 3.0L V6 (VG30E) H SFI Optical(2)
Pulsa NX N 1.6L (GA16i) G TBI Optical(2)
Sentra B 1.6L (GA16i) G TBI Optical(2)
Stanza U 2.4L (KA24E) F SFI Optical(2)
Van C 2.4L (Z24i) S TBI Optical(2)
240SX S 2.4L (KA24E) H SFI Optical(2)
300ZX Z 3.0L V6 (VG30DE) R SFI Optical(2)
(1) - Engine code is located on left side (4-Cyl.) or right side (V6)
of cylinder block, at cylinder head mating surface.
(2) - Timing is controlled by Electronic Control Unit (ECU).
(3) - System utilizes a detonation (knock) sensor for ignition
detonation input to EU.
VIN ID
(VIN) J N 1 H M 1 5 P 9 L X 1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
1 - Indicates Nation of Origin.
2 - Indicates Manufacturer.
3 - Indicates Type of Vehicle.
4 - Indicates Engine Type.
5 - Indicates Vehicle line.
6 - Indicates Model Change.
7 - Indicates Body Type.
8 - Indicates Restraint System.
9 - Indicates Check Digit.
10 - Indicates Model Year. (1)
11 - Indicates Assembly Plant.
12 thru 17 - Vehicle Serial Number.
(1) - If identification of year model seems to conflict with available
systems application, verify year model with manufacturer, using
build date code stamped on door jamb.
MODEL YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATION
VIN Code Model Year
J ................................ 1988
K ................................ 1989
L ................................ 1990
ENGINE CODE LOCATION
Fig. 1: 2.4L (Z24i) 4-Cyl Engine Code Location
Courtesy of Nissan Motor Co., U.S.A.
Fig. 2: 1.6L (GA16i) 4-Cyl Engine Code Location
Courtesy of Nissan Motor Co., U.S.A.
Fig. 3: 2.4L (KA24E) 4-Cyl Engine Code Location
Courtesy of Nissan Motor Co., U.S.A.
Fig. 4: 3.0L (VG30DE & VG30E) 4-Cyl Engine Code Location
Courtesy of Nissan Motor Co., U.S.A.
