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Model Coverage: Notes

2003 MODEL COVERAGE

MODEL

ENGINE ⁽¹⁾

ENGINE ID ⁽²⁾

FUEL SYSTEM

IGNITION SYSTEM ⁽³⁾

Optima & Magentis (Canadian)

2.4L 4-Cyl

6

SFI

DIS ⁽⁴⁾

Optima & Magentis (Canadian)

2.7L V6

8

SFI

DIS ⁽⁴⁾

Rio

1.6L 4-Cyl

5

SFI

DIS ⁽⁴⁾

Sedona

3.5L V6

1

SFI

DIS ⁽⁴⁾

Sorento

3.5L V6

3

SFI

DIS ⁽⁴⁾

Spectra

1.8L 4-Cyl

1

SFI

DIS ⁽⁴⁾

⁽¹⁾	All engines are Double Over Head Cam (DOHC).

⁽²⁾	Engine may be identified by eighth digit of VIN, located on driver's side of dash panel, visible from outside of windshield.

⁽³⁾	Timing is controlled by Engine Control Module (ECM).

⁽⁴⁾	Distributorless ignition system.

Fig 1: Vehicle Identification Number Definition

G99I51258

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