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General Specifications & VIN Identification

1996 MODEL COVERAGE

MODEL BODY CODE(1) ENGINE CODE (2) ENGINEID (3) FUEL SYSTEM IGNITION SYSTEM
Cabrio 1E ABA 2.0L 4-Cyl B Motronic MFI (4) Hall Effect
Golf III 1H ABA 2.0L 4-Cyl B Motronic MFI (4) Hall Effect
GTI 1H AAA 2.8L VR6 (5) D Motronic MFI (4) Hall Effect
Jetta III 1H ABA 2.0L 4-Cyl B Motronic MFI (4) Hall Effect
" 1H AAA 2.8L VR6 (5) D Motronic MFI (4) Hall Effect
Passat 3A 1Z 1.9L 4-Cyl Turbo Diesel F Diesel DFI (6) Diesel DIS (7)
" " ABA 2.0L 4-Cyl B Motronic MFI (4) Hall Effect
" " AAA 2.8L VR6 (5) D Motronic MFI (4) Hall Effect
(1) - Body code is designated by 7th and 8th digit of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). See VIN DEFINITION  below.
(2) - Engine code letters and engine serial number are located on engine block. See Figure. An adhesive label on drive belt cover also identifies engine code and engine serial number. Engine code is additionally located on underhood vehicle data plate.
(3) Engine is identified by 5th digit of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
(4) Sequential multiport fuel injection.
(5) VR6 is a combination of "Vee" and "Reihenmotor" (German). The combination roughly translates as "in-line vee". For practical purposes, engine has 6 in-line but slightly staggered cylinders.
(6) Direct fuel injection.
(7) Direct ignition system.
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