Every car, regardless of make, model, engine size, etc. has a so-called identification number - VIN code (Vehicle identification number).
Toyota cars are no exception. Since 1981, the manufacturer has provided each model coming off the assembly line with this number. Cars for different markets have different VIN codes.
On some cars, this number is located in the upper left part of the dashboard and is visible through the windshield. Some models (for example, Previa) allow you to see the VIN code on the upper right side of the dashboard. In Liteace, Dyna, Hiace models, this number was painted either on the floor under the driver’s feet or under his seat.
VIN code of Toyota cars
On Toyota Corolla , Camry, Carina II, Celica, Land Cruiser, the VIN code can be seen in the engine compartment, on the front of the body, usually on the left.
Decryption nuances
In addition, according to experts, there are certain differences in how to decipher the VIN number on these cars produced before the mid-90s and after. Now let’s learn more about what information the Corolla identification code may contain and why it is unique.
Decoding VIN TOYOTA for the European market
The symbol from 1 to 3 of the VIN number shows the world index of the automaker. Next, I will give the designations of all the regions where the Toyota Corolla car was produced and is being produced:
Positions 4 to 5 – specifies the car body type (manufactured before 2002):
The 4th symbol for cars produced before 2002 indicates the body type and wheel arrangement:
The 5th character of the VIN number on a Corolla newer than 2002 specifies the engine:
The 6th position indicates the engine or its series (vehicles manufactured before 2002):
The 7th position of the VIN (If your Corolla was produced before 2002) should contain the letter E or T.
The 7th character indicates the presence of passive safety systems (If your Corolla was produced after 2002):
In the 8th position of a car older than 2002 there should be either the Latin letter E (Auris or Corolla) or R (Corolla Verso).
Position 9 of the VIN code is a check digit.
In the 10th position, if a car before 2002 there is a reserve symbol (usually 0), if after, then the model year:
The 11th character specifies the plant where the car was assembled (only for cars from 2002):
The serial number on vehicles manufactured before 2002 is encrypted in numbers from 11 to 17, after which from 12 to 17.
Decoding the Toyota VIN code for the North American market
We have already discussed positions 1 to 3 above (see VIN decoding for the European market).
In 4th place in the VIN code for cars produced from 1983 to 1995, the engine is indicated:
The 4th character of the number can indicate the body type and wheel arrangement of a car manufactured after 1996:
In the 5th place in the VIN code, provided that the car was manufactured before 1996, there should be the letter E, indicating that this is a Corolla / FX.
The 5th character in the number is the engine (since 1996):
In 6th place in the VIN of a Corolla produced from 1983 to 1990 there were characters 8 or 9, and from 1990 to 1995 0 or 9.
The 6th character speaks of the series (after 1996): 1 – 10, 111; 2 – 20, 110; 3 – 30, 130; 4 – 40, 140.
The 7th character shows the series and classification (for cars 1983–1995): 1983–1990:
1990–1995:
Position 7 informs about the presence of passive safety systems (since 1996) similar to cars for Europe (see above).
The 8th number can tell you about the type of body and safety systems (1983 -1990):
The 8th position of the number will inform you about the body type (from 1990 to 1995):
The Latin letter E in the 8th position of a car since 1996 means that it is a Corolla.
The 9th position is the check digit.
10th character model year code (see information above)
The 11th position of the VIN shows the plant where the car was assembled:
From 12 to 17, as always, the serial number.
From 4 to 5, the VIN code symbol is responsible for the car body type (until 2002).
11. Jeep, minivan (Liteace) with standard roof 12. Raised minivan on roof 21. Van with standard roof 22. Raised van roof 23. Van with high roof 31. Hilux / Truck (Dyna) single cab 32. Pickup with one and a half cabs 33. Pickup/couple truck 41. Minibus with standard roof 42. Minibus with raised roof 43. Minibus with high roof 52. Hatchback, 3 doors 53. Sedan 54. Hatchback, 5 doors 63. Coupe 64. Rollback 72 Station wagon, truck POUND. Elevator, 3 doors LCD display. Elevator, 5 doors, 4 position numbers. Body type and wheel shape (since 2002): A. Sedan, 2 doors, 4x2 B. Sedan, 4 doors, 4x2 C. Coupe, 2 doors, 4x2 D. Hatchback / lift, 3 doors, 4x2 E .Large capacity car (for example, Toyota Corolla Verso) F. Convertible, 2 doors, 4x2 G. Estate, 4 doors, 4x2 H. Station, 4 doors, 4x4 J. Pickup, 4 doors, 4x2 K. Station Wagon, 5 doors, 4x2 L. Van, 5 doors, 4x4 Family Van M. (VAN), 5 doors, 4x2 P. Pickup, 2 doors (normal cab), 4x4 S. Hatchback/lift, 3 doors, 4x4 T. Pickup, 2 doors (extended cab), 4x2 Z. Van, 5 doors, 4x2
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Here are the types of automatic transmissions that were installed on various Toyota models.
The catalog contains detailed information, including the following characteristics:
- Car model;
- years of release;
- engine parameters (volume, number of cylinders, fuel type);
- Marking with the factory designation of the transmission.
Knowing the year of manufacture of the car and the parameters of its power unit, you can accurately determine the manufacturer and model of the automatic transmission.
Complete Toyota box identification consists of a two-part alphanumeric designation Examples A240E -04A A245E -05A A241H -05A C56 -15A C50F 642 C50 -08A C51 -01A C52 -642 E55F5 824 E56F2 08B G52 A04A A540H 09B
More precisely, this is a complete identification not of the gearbox, but of the entire transmission and axles of the car. These codes are shown on the engine compartment plate in the TRANS/AXLE line. Actually, the first part of the code is TRANS, i.e. transmission (read gearbox + gears + drive), and the second part of AXLE i.e. description of differential and main pair
The first part of the code is TRANS The first part of the code consists of 3-6 characters starting with a letter and describes the gearbox itself, i.e. housing, shafts, transfer case, etc. (not including the differential) let's decipher:
1. The first letter or letter and number is the box series code or development number - “C”, “C1”, “A”, “A1”, “A2”, “E”, etc. Example: A132L and A240L gearboxes are fundamentally different gearboxes in design (usually differing in housing), although they could be installed on the same type of engine, in the same body, during the same production period. The same applies to the C50 and C150 boxes - they are completely different inside. It turns out that the C56 box is the “C” series (or, if you prefer, C0), and the C160 box is the “C1” series, from the same series as the C150, C153, C140 , C155 is on the Tertselov family, and therefore is considered less “durable”, has a thinner differential crown, etc. little things from the “younger brothers” But the C56 and Tselikovskaya C60 are close relatives
Fifth generation Toyota Hiace for European countries
The start of sales dates back to 1995, the last car was sold in 2006. The model was updated, it began to look different, acquiring the necessary modernity. The car could be equipped with several power units. The previously mentioned 2RZ-E was installed here, but its power was reduced to 116 horsepower to satisfy environmental requirements.
The diesel 2L was “strangled” to 80 horsepower for the same reasons. In addition, three more motors were added. It was a 2KD-FTV with a volume of 2.5 liters, it could produce 88 or 102 “horses” depending on the settings, this turbodiesel was also found in such cars as:
- Fortuner;
- Hilux Pick Up;
- Regius Ace.
The 2L-T engine also appeared, its displacement was 2.4 liters, and the power was 90 hp; in addition to the Hayes model, it was installed on diesel engines:
- Chaser;
- Cresta;
- Crown;
- Hiace;
- Hilux Surf;
- Land Cruiser Prado;
- Mark II.
Compact van
And there was another 3RZ-FE gasoline engine with a volume of 2.7 liters and a power of 144 horsepower. It was also equipped with other Toyota models; it was found on:
- Granvia;
- Hiace Regius;
- Hilux Pick Up;
- Hilux Surf;
- Land Cruiser Prado;
- Regius.
Where is the body number of Toyota Hiace?
Toyota identification, Toyota engine number
The body number and identification plate are located on the partition of the engine compartment.
On S series engines 4S-FE, 3S-FE, 3S-GE
JZ series engines 1JZ-GE, 2JZ-GE
Engines: 1Y, 2Y, 3Y
Engines: 2L, 3L
A – 1JZ-FSE, 1JZ-GE, 1JZ-GTE; B-1G-FE.
Left-hand drive models. A – engine, B – hybrid transmission
Right-hand drive models. A – engine, B – hybrid transmission. engine 1NZ-FXI
Engines 4A-FE, 5A-FE, 7A-FE.
A – engines 1NZ-FE, 2NZ-FE B – engines 1ZZ-FE, 2ZZ-GE;
S – ZS-E engine
D – gearboxes U340E, U341E, U340F, U341F E – gearbox U441E;
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Since mid-1981, all Toyota models that were exported to Europe and the USA had a 17-digit identification number. There are differences between the license plates of cars intended for the European market and those for the American market. The VIN code is located in the upper left part of the instrument panel, visible through the windshield.
1. Car model 2. Engine model 3. VIN code or body number 4. Paint code 5. Trim code 6. Transmission code 7. Final drive code 8. Manufacturer's code Decoding the Toyota VIN code:
For European market:
From 1st to 3rd position of the VIN number - world manufacturer index (WMI). possible options:
Talismans
Toyota installed mascots on the hoods of its cars - small figures or mini-sculptures made of metal. These were a kind of talismans that brought good luck and prosperity. There were many varieties of mascots and each model had its own version. This is no longer done due to pedestrian safety concerns. If a metal figure hits a person, it can cause serious injury.
A figurine that was installed on the hood of a Toyota G1
VESELKA
Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota Jido: shya kabusikigaisha, briefly: Toyota - “Toyota”) is the largest Japanese automobile corporation, also providing financial services and having several additional business areas.
Did you know that the famous Toyota car is a relative of the loom?
Sakichi Toyoda, the father of Kiichiro Toyoda, who is the creator of the first car from the brand's large family, was indeed involved in the production of Toyoda Automatic Loom Works.
In 1929, Kiichiro Toyoda traveled to Europe and the United States to study the automobile industry and in 1930 began developing gasoline-powered automobiles.
In 1933, two years before the appearance of the first car in 1935, the company created a special Automotive Department, on the basis of which the designers worked. Therefore, the version according to which the Toyota emblem is nothing more than a thread threaded into a needle has a right to exist.
Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. was founded as an independent company in 1937. The book “Toyota: A History of the First 50 Years” describes the process of creating a logo.
Company founder Kiichiro Toyoda launched a competition for the best proposal for a new brand icon and received more than 20,000 options. The winner of the competition was the version consisting of katakana letters, which conveyed a sense of speed. To simplify pronunciation and as a symbol of the separation of business activities from family life, it was decided to give the company the name "Toyota" ("Toyota" (トヨタ)), since this option looked more aesthetically pleasing, and the number of strokes required to write it, was eight. Ah, eight in Japan is considered a lucky number, bringing good luck and foreshadowing increasing prosperity. Since then, the font has not changed.
Currently, the concern interprets its symbol differently.
The Toyota logo, created in 1989, is an interweaving of three ellipses that resemble a cowboy in a large hat.
In fact, the logo depicts three ellipses, which symbolize the idea of the progressive development of the company. The central (smaller ellipse) is the “heart of the client”. By the way, there are very few manufacturers who find a place in the logo for their clients. The horizontal ellipse is the “heart of the intended product.” The largest, unifying oval is the main idea and mission of the corporation: technology development, obtaining a new innovative product.
The combination of these ovals symbolizes the letter "T" - the first letter in the word "Toyota".
The TOYOTA logo design also contains the name of the car brand. The letters T, O, Y, O, T, A are within the TOYOTA emblem.
The space that serves as the background contains the idea of the global expansion of Toyota technology and its limitless possibilities and new horizons opening up to humanity.
In 2004, the trademark was modernized and became voluminous. The purpose of the changes was to express the main promise - excellent quality. The emblem is a three-dimensional image, made in metallic silver color, and resembles the emblem that is attached to Toyota cars. The logo is made in the color “Toyota red” to emphasize that this color belongs to the Toyota brand.
In 2005, after the appearance of a new emblem on Toyota AYGO cars, the Toyota trademark underwent corresponding changes. The proportions of the emblem were slightly changed, and the color acquired greater depth.
Here is a slightly philosophical and very sincere interpretation of the world famous Toyota logo.
14 principles of management at Toyota (Toyota Production System).
Make management decisions with a long-term perspective, even if this is detrimental to short-term financial goals.
A continuous flow process helps identify problems.
Use a pull pattern to avoid overproduction. The organization of production requires that the consumer receives what he needs at the right time and in the right quantity.
Equalize the amount of work. In order to create proper lean manufacturing and achieve improved quality of service, you need to align the production schedule without always strictly following the order in which orders are received.
Stop production if quality requires it.
Standard tasks and delegation of authority to employees are the basis for continuous improvement.
Use visual inspection so that no problem goes unnoticed. Use only reliable, proven technology.
Develop leaders who thoroughly know their business, profess the company’s philosophy and can teach this to others.
Develop exceptional people and form teams that adhere to the corporate philosophy.
Respect your partners and suppliers, set difficult tasks for them and help them improve.
If you want to understand the situation, look at everything with your own eyes.
Make your decision slowly, after weighing all possible options.
Make your company a learning organization through relentless analysis and continuous improvement.
Decoding the Toyota VIN code for the European market
From 1 to 3 positional VIN numbers. Global Manufacturers Index (WMI).
The following marking options were found
1NX TOYOTA USA Car 1T1 TOYOTA USA Cars for Europe Multi-purpose passenger car 1TE TOYOTA USA 4T1 TOYOTA USA Cars for Europe 4X2 TOYOTA USA Cars for USA / CAN 4X3 Multi-purpose passenger car USA TOYOTA 4X4 TOYOTA USA 4X6 TOYOTA USA 4X7 TOYOTA USA for Australia and "3" countries" 4X8 TOYOTA USA Truck 5TD TOYOTA USA Car 5TD TOYOTA USA Multi-purpose passenger car 5TE TOYOTA USA 5X0 TOYOTA USA 5X3 Multi-purpose passenger car USA TOYOTA JT1 TOYOTA Japan Cars for Europe JT2 TOYOTA Japan Cars for the USA / MOJ JT3 TOYOTA Japan multi-purpose passenger car JT4 TOYOTA Japan JT5 TOYOTA Japan Partial car JT6 TOYOTA Japan JT7 TOYOTA Japan for Australia and "3 countries" JT8 TOYOTA Japan JTA TOYOTA Japan Truck JTB TOYOTA Japan JTC TOYOTA Japan JTD TOYOTA Japan passenger car Japan multi-purpose passenger vehicle JTE TOYOTA JTF TOYOTA Japan JTG TOYOTA Japanese buses JTJ TOYOTA Japan JTK TOYOTA Japan passenger car Japan JTL TOYOTA multi-purpose passenger car Truck JTM TOYOTA Japan JTN TOYOTA Japan TW0 TOYOTA Portugal TW1 TOYOTA Portugal LH1 TOYOTA China Car for Europe MR1 TOYOTA Thailand Car for Europe NMT TOYOTA Turkey PN4 TOYOTA Malaysia SB1 TOYOTA UK Cars for Europe VNK TOYOTA France Car 2T1 TOYOTA Canada Cars for Europe 3RZ TOYOTA Mexico 6T1 TOYOTA Australia Car for Europe AHT TOYOTA, South Africa ACU TOYOTA South Africa JHD TOYOTA JHF TOYOTA AHT TOYOTA JTH TOYOTA JTX TOYOTA JYF TOYOTA LCU TOYOTA SB1 TOYOTA MR0 TOYOTA
Toyota identification, Toyota engine number
The body number and identification plate are located on the partition of the engine compartment.
On S series engines 4S-FE, 3S-FE, 3S-GE
JZ series engines 1JZ-GE, 2JZ-GE
Engines: 1Y, 2Y, 3Y
Engines: 2L, 3L
1MZ-FE
A - 1JZ-FSE, 1JZ-GE, 1JZ-GTE; B-1G-FE.
Left-hand drive models. A - engine, B - hybrid transmission
Right-hand drive models. A - engine, B - hybrid transmission. engine 1NZ-FXI
Engines 4A-FE, 5A-FE, 7A-FE.
A - engines 1NZ-FE, 2NZ-FE B - engines 1ZZ-FE, 2ZZ-GE;
S — engine ZS-E
D — gearboxes U340E, U341E, U340F, U341F E — gearbox U441E;
Why do you need a VIN code?
The VIN code is compiled in accordance with international standards. These include ISO3779-1983 and ISO 3780. Such code is almost impossible to fake. Nowadays, in most car dealerships you can place an order using this code.
It completely eliminates any error when selecting auto parts for a specific customer’s car. Also, with its help, it is possible to find out everything about the car before purchasing it, and it can protect the future owner from buying a stolen car.
This is very convenient, considering how many scammers have appeared in the field of buying and selling cars. But do not forget that the VIN codes of different manufacturers, as well as models sent to Europe and America, differ from each other. Therefore, after all, the best option would be to contact official dealers of a particular car brand in order to eliminate errors during decoding.
Where to find the number and how to choose paint for your car
The most important thing left is to find out the specific location where the described identification number is located. If we talk specifically about the Toyota Corolla, it is located in front of the body in the engine compartment, that is, in the engine compartment. And the engine number for gasoline engines is located on the left, on the cylinder block. For diesel units, it is in the middle of the intake manifold pipe. In the engine compartment you should also look for a nameplate that duplicates the VIN number. Its location is in front and to the left, in the engine compartment.
Another popular search is Toyota Corolla paint number. This information is also contained on the nameplate. For different generations of these cars, a corresponding coding of paint colors was provided. You can use special applications that will ask you to indicate the car model, then the year of its manufacture. After specifying all this information, the owner is asked to familiarize himself with a plate in which the names of the colors and their corresponding alphanumeric encoding are placed.
