Engine Identification

NOTE: For repair procedures not covered in this article, see ENGINE OVERHAUL PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION.

Engine identification number is located on exhaust side of engine block, below cylinder head water outlet. The first 5 characters of engine identification number identify engine type. See ENGINE IDENTIFICATION CODES . The last 7 characters of engine identification number are a serial number.

The fourth, fifth and sixth characters of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) identify car line, body style and engine type. See ENGINE IDENTIFICATION CODES . VIN is located at left front corner of dashboard and on upper portion of firewall.

ENGINE IDENTIFICATION CODES

Application

VIN Code

Engine Code

1997

2.2L SOHC (VTEC)

CD5 ⁽¹⁾, CD7 ⁽²⁾, CE1 ⁽³⁾

F22B1

2.2L SOHC

CD5 ⁽¹⁾, CD7 ⁽²⁾, CE1 ⁽³⁾

F22B2

2.2L SOHC

RA1 ⁽⁴⁾

F22B6

2.2L DOHC (VTEC)

BB6 ⁽⁵⁾⁽⁶⁾

H22A4

1998

2.2L DOHC (VTEC)

BB6 ⁽⁵⁾⁽⁶⁾

H22A4

2.3L SOHC (VTEC)

CG5

F23A1

2.3L SOHC (VTEC)

CG6

F23A4

2.3L SOHC

CF8

F23A5

2.3L SOHC (VTEC)

RA3 ⁽⁴⁾

F23A7

⁽¹⁾	Accord Sedan.

⁽²⁾	Accord Coupe.

⁽³⁾	Accord Wagon.

⁽⁴⁾	Odyssey and Oasis.

⁽⁵⁾

Prelude.

⁽⁶⁾	Prelude Type SH includes M/T and Active Torque Transfer System (ATTS).