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Repair and Diagnosis: Application and ID





The vehicle identification number is stamped on the upper right side of the cowl top front panel and contains the following information.





1. World manufacturer's identifier code: KMH - Hyundai Motor Co., Korea

2. Drive line type: V - For left hand drive

3. Body Type: F - 2 Door sedan

4. Body style & version:
1 - Standard
2 - Deluxe (GL)
3 - Super deluxe (GLS)

5. Restraint type:
1 - Active system
2 - Passive system

6. Engine type: N - 1495 cc

7. Check digit: Mathematically determined to validate frame numbers

8. Model year: P - 1993, R - 1994

9. Plant code: U - Ulsan plant

10. Serial number 000001 through 999999