Engine Identification

NOTE: For information on 1999 2.3L Oasis, see 1998 Odyssey article.

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 table. 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 table. VIN is located at left front corner of dashboard and on upper portion of firewall.

ENGINE IDENTIFICATION CODES

Application

VIN Code

Engine Code

1999-2000

2.2L DOHC (VTEC)

⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ BB6

H22A4

2.3L SOHC (VTEC)

⁽³⁾ CG5, ⁽⁴⁾ CG3, ⁽³⁾ CG6

F23A1

2.3L SOHC (VTEC)

⁽³⁾ CG6, ⁽⁴⁾ CG3,

F23A4

2.3L SOHC

⁽⁴⁾ CF8

F23A5

⁽¹⁾

Prelude.

⁽²⁾	Prelude Type SH includes M/T and Active Torque Transfer System (ATTS).

⁽³⁾	Accord Sedan.

⁽⁴⁾	Accord Coupe.