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== Z31 Vehicle Identification Number and other Id Info ==

The Vehicle Identification Number is located on the VIN plate on the dashboard. (see below)

=== USDM VIN Number Arrangement ===

The Vehicle Identification Plate is located on the left front strut tower. (see the above diagram) It includes information such as the following:

* Type
* Vehicle Identification Number (chassis number)
* Model
* Body Color Code (paint)
* Trim Color Code (interior)
* Engine Model
* Engine Displacement
* Transmission Model
* Axle Model

https://dev.z31library.com/xenonzcar_archive/z31/images/VINinfo/IDplate.png

=== USDM F.M.V.S.S plate Arrangement ===

This info is located on the driver's side door jamb near the striker.

| Position # | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Code | K | H | L | G | Z31 | J | A | T | U |

* Blank = standard roof; K = T-bar roof
* H = VG30E engine
* L = left hand drive
* Blank = 2 seater; G = 2+2 seater
* Model of car - Z31
* Blank = SF model (Canada only); J = GL model; X = GL-L model
* Blank = Manual transmission; A = Automatic transmission
* Blank = Non-turbo; T = Turbo
* N = Canada model; U = USA model; V = California model

=== EURO Model Plate Arrangement ===

This plate will be found under the hood (bonnet). The location will vary depending on the market sold.

The information contained on the model plate will also vary depending on market. The breakdown is listed below. It includes information such as:

* Type approval number
* Vehicle Identification Number (chassis number)
* Gross vehicle weight
* Gross combination weight
* Gross vehicle weight + Gross trailing capacity (Weight)
* Gross axle weight (front)
* Gross axle weight (rear)
* Type
* Body Color Code (paint)
* Trim Color Code (interior)
* Model
* Engine Model
* Engine Displacement
* Transmission Model
* Axle Model

Here is the breakdown of the model codes that would be displayed:

=== JDM model F.M.V.S.S plate Arrangement ===

This info is located on the driver's side door jamb near the striker.

| Position # | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Code | E | P | G | Z31 | K | J | A | T | B | C | L |

==== Position 1 ====

* E = Emissions Standards

==== Position 2 ====

* Blank = VG20ET Engine
* P = RB20DE Engine
* H = VG30E Engine

==== Position 3 ====

* Blank = 2 Seater
* G = 2+2 Seater

==== Position 4 ====

* Model of car - Z31

==== Position 5 ====

* Blank = Standard Roof (slicktop)
* K = T-Top

==== Position 6 ====

* D = Z and 200ZR-I model
* J = ZS and 200ZR-II model
* X = ZG, 300ZR and 300ZX model

==== Position 7 ====

* Blank = 5 Speed Manual transmission
* A = Automatic transmission

==== Position 8 ====

* Blank = Non-turbo
* T = Turbo

==== Position 9 ====

* B = Power Steering
* C = Air Conditioning
* H = 4 wheel ABS
* L = Power Seat
* Z = Cold Area Specification

=== JDM Internal model plate Arrangement ===

This plate will be found under the hood (bonnet).

| Position # | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Code | K | P | G | Z31 | J | A | T | B | C | R | Z |

==== Position 1 ====

* Blank = Standard Roof (slicktop)
* K = T-Top

==== Position 2 ====

* Blank = VG20ET Engine
* P = RB20DET Engine
* H = VG30ET Engine
* R = VG30DE Engine

==== Position 3 ====

* Blank = 2 Seater
* G = 2+2 Seater

==== Position 4 ====

* Model of car - Z31

==== Position 5 ====

* D = Z and 200ZR-I model
* J = ZS and 200ZR-II model
* X = ZG, 300ZR and 300ZX model

==== Position 6 ====

* Blank = 5 Speed Manual transmission
* A = Automatic transmission

==== Position 7 ====

* Blank = Non-turbo
* T = Turbo

==== Position 8 ====

* B = Power Steering
* C = Manual Air Conditioning
* G = Automatic Climate Control
* H = 4 wheel ABS
* L = Recaro seats
* R = Door Mirror
* W = Power Seats
* Z = Cold Area Specification

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