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Infiniti VIN, Model Line and Engine Decoding
Infiniti VIN, Engine and Model Decoding
What is a VIN?
The VIN is the "Vehicle Identification Number" for your automobile or truck. This number breaks down your vehicle to illustrate such things
as engine size, body style, model year, transmission type, color, etc. For vehicles newer than 1980, this is a 17 digit alphanumeric number.
Where to Find VIN Numbers?
The most common place to find your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is on a small metal plate attached to the driver side top of the dashboard.
The tag is designed to be visible through the windshield for easy access. Every car is required to have one of these and all of them are located in
this one place. It is illegal to remove or change this plate. If the tag is missing, chances are the vehicle has been repaired, or was most likely,
stolen.
Other places where you might find your vehicles' VIN number:
- Vehicle Identification Label in your Owner's Manual
- Stamped on the frame under the front hood
- On a sticker on the driver's side door pillar
- On state vehicle registration certificate
- On the vehicle title of ownership
- New cars have the VIN on the price sticker
- A label in the luggage/spare tire area
Why is this VIN so important?
The VIN gives a detailed breakdown of your vehicle so any guesswork on the application of the vehicle to find the correct parts, repair information,
service procedures, etc.
Are all the letters and numbers necessary when entering my VIN?
Yes, the VIN sequence as well as properly entering each number and letter is critical. Each alphanumeric entry represents a particular feature of
your vehicle so please take your time while entering the VIN and double-check it.
Still have questions? Post your questions on the Infinitihelp.com Forums
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Infiniti Engine Decoder
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Infiniti VIN Decoding
| Example JNK-N-G1-1-C-8-S-T-000001 |
| JNK-N-G-1-1-C-8-S-T-000001Manufacturer |
| JNK |
Japan Produce Infiniti Passenger Vehicle |
| JNR |
Japan Produce Infiniti Multi-Purpose Vehicle |
| JNX |
Japan Produce Infiniti Passenger Vehicle |
| 5N3 |
USA Produce Infiniti Multi-Purpose Vehicle |
| JNK-N-G-1-1-C-8-S-T-000001 Engine Type ⇒Engine Type |
| A |
VG30D(J30), VK45DE(M45) |
| B |
KA24DE; SR20DE |
| C |
SR20DE(G20), VQ35DE(I30), VQ35DE (G35) |
| D |
KA24DE; QG18DE, VQ35DE |
| E |
VE30DE; GA16DE |
| F |
KA24E |
| H |
VG30E
(M30) |
| M |
KA24DE; VG33ER |
| N |
VH45DE(1990-1996 Q45) |
| R |
VG30DE
(QX4) |
| S |
KA24E |
| T |
VG33E |
| JNK-N-G-1-1-C-8-S-T-000001Model Line |
| G |
Q45 |
| Y |
Q45 |
| F |
Q45 |
| Y |
J30 |
| S |
FX35, FX45, FX50 |
| R |
QX4 |
| V |
G Coupe, G Sedan |
| A |
I |
| F |
M30 |
| Y |
M45 |
| P |
G20 |
| JNK-N-G-0-1-C-8-S-T-000001Model Change (0-9) |
| Example |
| 5 |
G35 |
| 6 |
G37 |
| JNK-N-G-1-1-C-8-S-T-000001Body Type |
| 1 |
4-Door Sedan (J30, Q45, G20, M45, I30) |
| 4 |
2-Door Coupe (M30, G35) |
| 5 |
4-Door Wagon |
| 6 |
2-Door Convertible (M30) |
| 8 |
Wagon |
| JNK-N-G-1-1-C-8-S-T-000001Miscellaneous |
| A |
Air Bag System |
| C |
Air Bag System |
| D |
Driver & Front Passenger Air Bag + 3 Point Seat Belt |
| E |
Driver and front passenger SRS air bags, SRS side air bags, SRS curtain air bag & 3 point manual seat belt |
| P |
Passive Restraint System |
| Y |
4 Wheel Drive |
| JNK-N-G-1-1-C-8-S-T-000001Check Digit |
| JNK-N-G-1-1-C-8-S-T-000001Model Year |
| L |
1990 |
| M |
1991 |
| N |
1192 |
| P |
1993 |
| R |
1994 |
| S |
1995 |
| T |
1996 |
| V |
1997 |
| W |
1998 |
| X |
1999 |
| Y |
2000 |
| 1 |
2001 |
| 2 |
2002 |
| 3 |
2003 |
| 4 |
2004 |
| 5 |
2005 |
| 6 |
2006 |
| 7 |
2007 |
| 8 |
2008 |
| 9 |
2009 |
| A |
2010 |
| B |
2011 |
| C |
2012 |
| D |
2013 |
| E |
2014 |
| F |
2015 |
| G |
2016 |
| H |
2017 |
| J |
2018 |
| K |
2019 |
| L |
2020 |
| JNK-N-G-1-1-C-8-S-T-000001Plant Code |
| T |
Tochigi(J30, 1990-1993 Q45) |
| T |
Oppama(M30, G20) |
| M |
Tochigi(1994-1996 Q45) |
| M |
Tochigi (G35, J30, M45, G37, FX, EX, M) |
| W | Kyushyu |
| JNK-N-G-1-1-C-8-S-T-000001Serial Number |
| Example VH-45-DET |
| VH-45-DETSeries |
| VQ |
I35, G35 |
| VH |
G37, Q45 |
| SR |
G20 |
| VG |
QX4, M30 |
| VG |
QX4 |
| VG |
Q45 |
| VH-45-DETDisplacement in Liters |
| 18 |
1.8 Liters |
| 35 |
3.5 Liters |
| 45 |
4.5 Liters |
| 56 |
5.6 Liters |
| VH-45-DETValve train |
| Absent |
SOHC |
| D |
DOHC |
| V |
Variable Valve Lift (VVL) plus DOHC |
| VH-45-DETFuel Delivery |
| Absent |
Carburetor |
| E |
Multiport Fuel Injection |
| I |
Throttle Body Fuel Injection |
| D |
Direct Injection |
| VH-45-DETForced Induction |
| Absent |
|
| T |
Single Turbo |
| + R |
Oversize Turbo when used with T or TT prefix |
| TT |
Twin Turbo |
| R |
Supercharger (i.e; VG33ER) |
| Model Line |
Model |
| G50 |
1990-1996 Q45 |
| Y33 |
1997-2001 Q45 |
| F50 |
2002-2006 Q45 |
| Y32 |
1993-1997 J30 |
| S50 |
2004-2008 FX35, FX45 |
| S51 |
2009-2010 FX35, FX50 |
| R50 |
1997-2003 QX4 |
| V36 |
G37 Coupe, G37 Sedan |
| V35 |
G35 Coupe, G35 Sedan |
| A32 |
1996-2001 I30 |
| A33 |
2002- I35 |
| F31 |
1990-1992 M30 |
| Y34 |
2003-2004 M45 |
| P10 |
1991-1996 G20 |
| P11 |
1999-2002 G20 |
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