General Specifications & VIN Identification

1989 MODEL COVERAGE ⁽¹⁾

MODEL	BODY	ENGINE	ID	FUEL	(2) IGN.
190E	201.029	103.940, 2.6L	(3)	CIS-E	Magnetic
260E	124.026	103.940, 2.6L	(3)	CIS-E	Magnetic
300CE	124.030	103.983, 3.0L	(3)	CIS-E	Magnetic
300E	124.030	103.983, 3.0L	(3)	CIS-E	Magnetic
300TE	124.090	103.983, 3.0L	(3)	CIS-E	Magnetic
300SE	126.024	103.981, 3.0L	(3)	CIS-E	Magnetic
300SEL	126.025	103.981, 3.0L	(3)	CIS-E	Magnetic
420SEL	126.035	116.965, 4.2L	(3)	CIS-E	Magnetic
560SL	107.048	117.967, 5.6L	(3)	CIS-E	Magnetic
560SEL	126.039	117.968, 5.6L	(3)	CIS-E	Magnetic
560SEC	126.045	117.968, 5.6L	(3)	CIS-E	Magnetic
(1) Identification plate with VIN is attached to radiator crossmember. (2) Ignition timing is computer controlled. (3) Engine displacement cannot be identified by VIN code entry.

MODEL YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATION

VIN Code	Model Year
H	1987
J	1988
K	1989

Fig 1: VIN Definition

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Fig 2: Engine Code

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