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Identification by TYPE
Japan
Japanese Domestic Market TYPE data references the engine and rear suspension. A short series of characters followed by the S12 suffix. Identifying Japanese Domestic Market S12 requires some translation of the TYPE data on the VIN plate.
Example TYPE data; E-JS12
Where a table cell is empty refers to blank character and does not show in TYPE data.
| TYPE Prefix | Reference |
|---|---|
| E | Japanese Domestic Market |
| ENGINE Character | Reference |
|---|---|
| U | FJ Series Engine |
| CA Series Engine |
| SUSPENSION Character | Reference |
|---|---|
| J | 4-Link Coil Axle Type (Solid Rear Axle) |
| Independent Suspension Semi-Trailing Arm Type (Independent Rear Suspension) |
| TYPE Suffix | Reference |
|---|---|
| S12 | Chassis Series |
Export Market
Export market TYPE data references the body type, engine and rear suspension. A short series of characters followed by the S12 suffix. Identifying an export market S12 requires some translation of the TYPE data on the VIN plate.
Example TYPE data; RPJS12
Where a table cell is empty refers to blank character and does not show in TYPE data.
| BODY Character | Reference |
|---|---|
| R | Hatch |
| Coupe |
| ENGINE Character | Reference |
|---|---|
| P | CA20E |
| CA18ET | |
| U | FJ20E |
| V | VG30E |
| SUSPENSION Character | Reference |
|---|---|
| J | 4-Link Coil Axle Type (Solid Rear Axle) |
| Independent Suspension Semi-Trailing Arm Type (Independent Rear Suspension) |
| TYPE Suffix | Reference |
|---|---|
| S12 | Chassis Series |
This data is similar to what appears in an export market S12's model data.