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Engine number
Engine number
   
Engine code and engine number can be found on the sticker -arrow- on the toothed belt guard.
The engine code is also on the vehicle data sticker and on the crankcase above the gearbox.
The engine number consists of up to nine characters (alphanumeric). The first part (maximum 3 characters) makes up the „engine code“, and the second part (6 characters), 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.
Vehicles with four digit engine codes
Starting with the letter „C“, new four digit engine codes have been introduced. The first 3 digits denote the mechanical design of the engine and are stamped on the engine as before. The fourth digit denotes the performance and torque rating of the engine and depends on the engine control unit -J623-. The four digit engine code can be found on the manufactures plate, the vehicle data sticker and on the engine control unit.
  Note
Fitting locations of vehicle data sticker → Booklet
  N00-10600

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