Vehicle Identification Numbers (Nissan Maxima A32)

Improvement of manufactured products is a continuous process of any flow production. At the same time, except for cases of major design changes of models coming off the conveyor, the results of the modification process are not covered in the vehicle operating manual. However, the manufacturer issues numbered lists of manufactured spare parts, due to which the information encoded in the identification numbers of the vehicle is of particular importance when purchasing the latter. When ordering the required spare part, try to provide the seller with as much information about your vehicle as possible. Be sure to provide the model name, year of manufacture, as well as the body and powertrain numbers.

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

This extremely important number is stamped on a metal plate (nameplate) attached to the dashboard under the windshield on the driver's side of the car. The VIN is also entered into the vehicle's PTS and registration certificate. The number code contains encrypted information about the date and place of manufacture of the car, the year of model release and the type of body.



The most important components of the VIN are the engine series and model year codes.

The engine code is represented by the letter in the fourth position from the left of the number:

• H = VG30DE SOHC V6 (1993÷1994)
• E = VE30DE DOHC V6 (1993÷1994)
• C = VQ30DE DOHC V6 (since 1995)

The year of manufacture is encrypted in the letter occupying the tenth position of the VIN:

• R = 1993
• R = 1994
• S = 1995
• T = 1996

Information plate in the engine compartment of the car

A metal plate with information on the engine, transmission, paintwork and body type of the car is riveted to the bulkhead of the engine compartment of the car. Usually the plate is attached to the left side of the bulkhead, but it is also possible to place it in the center.

Chassis Identification Number

The chassis identification number is stamped directly on the engine compartment bulkhead, in its central part. The number contains information about the model's purpose, modifications made, and transmission.

Certification label

The certification label is affixed to the end of the driver's door of the vehicle and contains information about the vehicle such as the manufacturer's name, month and year of manufacture, nominal gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), maximum permissible axle load, and the text of the certification agreement.

Powertrain identification numbers

The engine identification number is stamped on the left side of the block, near the transmission.

Engine number

The engine identification number is stamped on the left side of the engine block near the transmission.

Transmission number

The transmission number is stamped on the top of the transmission dome. On some models, the number may also be on a plate that is glued to the front wall of the transmission case.

Vehicle Emission Control Information Label (VECI)

The VECI label is usually attached to the underside of the hood or is affixed to the upper radiator support beam. The label includes information on the vehicle's emission control systems as well as engine tuning specifications.