VIN # break-down

[HondaFan81]

Sourced from 1991 Accord Service Manual and first-hand knowledge.

Character # 1-3: Manufacturer Code & Vehicle Type:
JHM: Honda Motor Co., Japan, passenger
1HG: Honda of America, USA, passenger

Character # 4-6: Model Line:
CB7: Accord 2-door/4-door
CB9: Accord 5-door

Character # 7: Body & Transmission:
1: 2-door, 5-speed manual
2: 2-door, 4-speed automatic
5: 4-door, 5-speed manual
6: 4-door, 4-speed automatic
7: 5-door, 5-speed manual
8: 5-door, 4-speed automatic

Character # 8: Vehicle Grade (U.S. Models):
4: DX
5: LX
6: EX
8: SE

Character # 8: Vehicle Grade (Canadian Models):
4: DX LX
5: EX (4-door)
EX-R without A/C (2-door)
6: EX-R (4-door)
EX-R with A/C (2-door)
7: EX-R with ABS (4-door)
8: SE (4-door automatic)

Character # 9: Check digit:

Character # 10: Model Year:
L: 90
M: 91
N: 92
P: 93

Character # 11: Factory Code:
A: Ohio Factory, USA
C: Sayama Factory, Japan

Character # 12-17: Serial Number:
last 6 digits

[Maple50175]

weird

[chessboxer]

kick ass, thanks man, i asked about this else where but the break down wasnt as good, nice job.

[JailBa8]

Great post thanks

[HondaFan81]

Originally posted by Maple50175
weird

yea you are , did you have something to contribute? or that it?

[HondaFan81]

yea if you guys bug me enough, I'll eventually cave in and do that kinda sh*t for ya. Just as Xplode, I dunno how many times the kid IMs me on tire/rim sizing tables so he knows what he can buy that won't mess with his speedo

[almostJDM]

here I've got something to add N=92 and P=93 for the years, i saw they weren't listed

[civickiller]

what about the dx model?

[almostJDM]

what about the dx model?

whats the 8th number on your vin# thats where your answer is

[HondaFan81]

what about the dx model?

U.S. model DX is # 6 for 8th VIN character.

I updated the first post, have everything now.

[HondaFan81]

Updated this info on the "Accord technical info" sticky as well.

[H22A91CB7]

where is the vin located on the cb7 besides the engine block and inside of driver door???

[N9netwoAccord]

dashboard, front driverside corner, look through the windshield

[H22A91CB7]

dashboard, front driverside corner, look through the windshield

[breeziebabyyy]

this is some good information!