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Toyota ID codes (after 1977)

ENGINE TOYOTA MOTOR CO.LTD.

22R JT2RA42CXB3123456

2366cc
144.4
cu.in.

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MODEL RA43L-BCMSSA

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The code starting with "JT2RA42" is the VIN. We are not interested in it.
We are interested in the "MODEL" code.

A lot of this information came from Arvin's page on Jose's All Wheel Motion Celica GT-4 site.

Cars made by Australian Motor Industries often miss large portions of these codes.
I have seen Corollas with the code COROLLA stamped on them instead of AE82-E...
and Coronas with the code XT130 stamped on them instead of XT130-TE....

These codes seem to have trouble with Hiace (Tarago, Liteace, Townace, Serena, ...), Hilux (4Runner) and Landcruiser (Prado) vehicles. If you have trouble with these vehicles then email me your code and I will see what I can do.

There are 3 possible codes that identify a car:

Model code - lists engine family, body style and factory options
Body serial number - list engine family, body style and unique serial number
Vehicle Identification Number - Manufacturer, country, date, unique serial number - America only

Americans usually confuse the VIN with the model code because the VIN is the only number used by their government and insurance companies.
Most other places use the body serial number for unique identification.
Since the USA is the largest market, eventually the VIN was added for the rest of the world in the mid 1980's but Toyota still uses the model code for determining which features your car has.

Sometimes there is one, 2 or 3 letters at the front (eg "A-", "B-", "C-", "E-", "H-", "J-", DBA-", ...).
This is for Japanese spec cars only.
Each letter corresponds to compliance with a certain year's and vehicle type's anti-pollution laws.
E-TA45-ASMQF
DBA-GZG50-AETGK

Most I.D. codes start with the letter(s) for the engine family.
Newer cars like the RAV4 and Avalon use 2 letters, with the second letter of the engine code
sometimes merging with the first letter of the chassis code to make C.
Carina     E-TA45-ASMQF
Corolla T-18 TE72-ELMEGQ
Supra        JZA80-... (2JZ engine, A chassis)
Hiace SBV    RCH114-... (2RZ engine, XH chassis)

T T series engine (4 cyl petrol)
R R series engine (4 cyl petrol)
M M series engine (6 cyl petrol)
C C series engine (4 cyl diesel)
S S series engine (4 cyl petrol)
ZZ ZZ series engine
A A series engine (4 cyl petrol)
G G series engine (6 cyl petrol)
K K series engine (4 cyl petrol, pushrod)
JZ JZ series engine

The second letter is the platform type.
Newer cars like the Rav4 and Avalon use 2 letters, with the second letter of the engine code
sometimes merging with the first letter of the chassis code to make C.
1980 Celica   TA40-BLMGF
1980 Carina E-TA45-ASMGF
1984 Carina   TT142
1984 Corona   ST141-MHDFB

A Celica (-1985), Carina (-1982), Supra

B Coaster bus (after Aug 1977)

E Corolla

G Century

H Hiace

J Landcruiser

K Stout

M Liteace

N Hilux, 4-Runner, Pickup (US)

P Starlet

R Tarago (old), Spacier, Townace

S Crown

T Celica (1986-), Carina (1983-), Corona, Corona Mark II (-1971)

U Dyna, Coaster (before Aug 1977)

V Camry, Vista

W MR2

X Corona Mark II (1972-), Mark II (1972-), Cressida, Cresta, Chaser

Y Toyoace

Z Soarer

XA Rav4

XE Lexus IS200

XH Hiace SBV

XR Tarago (new)

XX Avalon

The Carina was merged with the Corona in mid 1982.(ST140).
The Celica was merged with the Corona in mid 1985 (ST160).
The Corona Mark II is different to the standard Corona.

Heavy duty commericals

A Heavy duty truck

B Heavy duty truck

C Bus

The next 2 or 3 numbers are the model code.
1980 Carina E-TA45-ASMQF
1984 Carina TT142
Each new generation usually adds 20 to the old model code to get the new model code.
E.g.

E platform

KE70 4K engine

TE71 2T engine

TE72 3T engine

T platform

RT130 12R engine

RT132 18R engine

RT134 20R engine

TT132 3T engine

AT180 4A-FE engine

*T181 ?

ST182 3S-FE or 3S-GE engine

ST183 3S-FE or 3S-GE engine with 4WS

ST184 5S-FE engine

ST185 3S-GTE engine with 4WD

ST205 3S-GTE engine with 4WD

E platform
KE70	4K engine
TE71	2T engine
TE72	3T engine

T platform
RT130	12R engine
RT132	18R engine
RT134	20R engine
TT132	3T engine
AT180	4A-FE engine
*T181	?
ST182	3S-FE or 3S-GE engine
ST183	3S-FE or 3S-GE engine with 4WS
ST184	5S-FE engine
ST185	3S-GTE engine with 4WD
ST205	3S-GTE engine with 4WD

Sometimes there is an "L" or "R" after the numbers but before the dash:
TE72R-ELMEGQ

L Left hand drive
R Right hand drive
Blank Right hand drive

Wagon and van models have a "G" or "V" just before the dash:

KE70RG-EZKRSW Corolla wagon

LH20LV-JRFW Hiace delivery van

Wide bodied models have a "H" just before the dash.
Wide body just means wider flares around the wheels.
1992 Supra GA70H-BLMVZ

First code after the dash is the model type based on the same platform.
1981 Carina E-TA46-AEKDS
1981 Celica E-TA46-BCKES
1981 Celica Camry E-TA46-CEKDS
1984 Carina TT142-C
1986 Corona AT160-AEHDE
1986 Celica AT160-BLMSF
This code may be missing if this platform is not shared with any other model.

A platform

A Carina (-1982)
RAV4
Supra (after 1993)

B Celica
Supra

C Celica Camry

X Cressida
(seems to be a mistake made only in Australia)

E platform

E Corolla

F Trueno

S platform

A Crown

T platform

A Corona

B Celica

C Carina

T Corona

X platform

A Cressida assembled by Australian Motor Industries

D Chaser

X Cressida

Y Cresta

W platform

A MR2

Z platform

H Soarer

A platform
A	Carina (-1982) RAV4 Supra (after 1993)
B	Celica Supra
C	Celica Camry
X	Cressida (seems to be a mistake made only in Australia)

E platform
E	Corolla
F	Trueno

S platform
A	Crown

T platform
A	Corona
B	Celica
C	Carina
T	Corona

X platform
A	Cressida assembled by Australian Motor Industries
D	Chaser
X	Cressida
Y	Cresta

W platform
A	MR2

Z platform
H	Soarer

Next code is the body style:
E-TA45-ASMQF
TE72R-ELMEGQ

passenger commercial

C coupe

D 2 door sedan double cab

E 4 door sedan

G 3 door hatch wagon

H 5 door hatch

J T bar roof, sports roof, aerocabin

K convertible

L liftback

P people mover pick-up

S 2 door Hardtop softtop

T 4 door Hardtop

U 4 door van without rear seats ?

V 2 door van van hardtop

W 4 door wagon

X 4 door cargo wagon

Y 2 door blind van (no side windows for cargo area)

Z 2 door wagon

	passenger	commercial
C	coupe
D	2 door sedan	double cab
E	4 door sedan
G	3 door hatch	wagon
H	5 door hatch
J	T bar roof, sports roof, aerocabin
K	convertible
L	liftback
P	people mover	pick-up
S	2 door Hardtop	softtop
T	4 door Hardtop
U	4 door van without rear seats ?
V	2 door van	van hardtop
W	4 door wagon
X	4 door cargo wagon
Y	2 door blind van (no side windows for cargo area)
Z	2 door wagon

The next code after the dash is the transmission type:
E-TA45-ASMQF

C 3 speed steering column mounted auto

S 4 speed steering column mounted auto

W 6 speed steering column mounted auto

Y 3 speed steering column mounted manual

J,B 4 speed steering column mounted manual

Q 5 speed steering column mounted manual

H 3 speed floor mounted auto
4 speed floor mounted auto (-1981)

G 4 speed floor mounted auto (-1981)

P 4 speed floor mounted auto (1981-)

A 5 speed floor mounted auto

T 6 speed floor mounted auto

K 4 speed floor mounted manual

M 5 speed floor mounted manual

F 6 speed floor mounted manual

The next code is the trim level or grade:
E-TA45-ASMQF

B Base

R Standard

D Deluxe

N Mid level (general)

M Mid level (upgrade)

Y Luxury (small car)

E Luxury (non-luxury car)

S Sports, normal performance

G Higher grade (general)

V Luxury sports

Z High performance

Q The highest grade (ultimate in luxury or performance)

Corolla Celica Supra Carina Corona Cressida Crown Hilux Soarer Century

R Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard

B Custom DX Standard

D DX, Deluxe LT DX, Deluxe Deluxe Deluxe Deluxe Deluxe

F Super Deluxe Super Deluxe

N GL, XL, XL-Lisse L GL, GX GL, Super Deluxe

G ZR,CV ? GLX-i, SG Touring Super Saloon 2.0 VX Std

J Super Saloon Extra

S SL, SX ST S ST SL, SL Touring, SL Saloon SL Super Selection SR-5

M XT GX-AD

E SE SX, SE SE LE, CX, CX Saloon, EX GL-i Super Edition 2.0 VZ

X SR, SR-5 GTV SR SX

Q GT, GTV
Levin, Levin Apex GT GT, G (-1988)
GT twin turbo R (1988-) GT GT, GT-T, GT-TR Grande, GLX Royal Saloon

U Royal Saloon G

V GT APEX GT, GT4 GT (1988-)
GT twin turbo (1988-)
GT twin turbo type E(1988-) 2.0 GT
2.0 GT twin turbo
3.0 GT

Z Levin-S GT-Rally GT II 2.0 GT twin turbo L
3.0 GT-Limited

The next code is the engine type:
E-TA45-ASMQF

P LPG

S Single cam, single carb or
Single cam, diesel

C Single cam, single carb, emmission controls

B Single cam, dual carb

E Single cam, EFI

G Twincam, dual carb

K Twincam, EFI (economy)

F Twincam, EFI (high performance)
Just EFI if made by Australian Motor Industries

T Single cam, Turbo

Y Twincam (economy), EFI, Turbo

Z Twincam (high performance), EFI, Turbo

R Twincam (high performance), EFI, Supercharged

X Diesel, Turbo

J Diesel, EFI, Turbo

The next code is the destination:
E-TA45-ASMQF_
TE72R-ELMEGQ
MA47L-BLMQEA
If this code is missing then it is probably a model sold in Japan.

A USA (also Canada until mid 1981)
Australia if made by Australian Motor Industries

B Australia if made by Australian Motor Industries

C Sweden (also Switzerland from 1982 onwards)

G General (sometimes also Europe)

K Canada (used 'A' until mid 1981)

M Philippines

N South Africa

Q Australia ('A' or 'B' used if made by Australian Motor Industries)

V Saudia Arabia or Middle East

W Europe

blank or
missing Japan or general

The next code is the rear suspension:
RT132L-TEKRSY
RT132L-TEKRSMY
This code is only present when multiple suspension types are available.

Y Leaf spring

blank or
missing 4 link

The next code is the power steering:
RT142-EPGFB PS
This code is only present for cars made by Australian Motor Industries.

PS Power steering

Colour codes

Colour codes now have their own page.

Last updated 3 Mar 2008

ENGINE	TOYOTA MOTOR CO.LTD.
22R	JT2RA42CXB3123456
2366cc 144.4 cu.in.
o		o


MODEL	RA43L-BCMSSA
^C/_TR^A/_TM

T	T series engine (4 cyl petrol)
R	R series engine (4 cyl petrol)
M	M series engine (6 cyl petrol)
C	C series engine (4 cyl diesel)
S	S series engine (4 cyl petrol)
ZZ	ZZ series engine
A	A series engine (4 cyl petrol)
G	G series engine (6 cyl petrol)
K	K series engine (4 cyl petrol, pushrod)
JZ	JZ series engine

A	Celica (-1985), Carina (-1982), Supra
B	Coaster bus (after Aug 1977)
E	Corolla
G	Century
H	Hiace
J	Landcruiser
K	Stout
M	Liteace
N	Hilux, 4-Runner, Pickup (US)
P	Starlet
R	Tarago (old), Spacier, Townace
S	Crown
T	Celica (1986-), Carina (1983-), Corona, Corona Mark II (-1971)
U	Dyna, Coaster (before Aug 1977)
V	Camry, Vista
W	MR2
X	Corona Mark II (1972-), Mark II (1972-), Cressida, Cresta, Chaser
Y	Toyoace
Z	Soarer
XA	Rav4
XE	Lexus IS200
XH	Hiace SBV
XR	Tarago (new)
XX	Avalon

C	3 speed steering column mounted auto
S	4 speed steering column mounted auto
W	6 speed steering column mounted auto
Y	3 speed steering column mounted manual
J,B	4 speed steering column mounted manual
Q	5 speed steering column mounted manual
H	3 speed floor mounted auto 4 speed floor mounted auto (-1981)
G	4 speed floor mounted auto (-1981)
P	4 speed floor mounted auto (1981-)
A	5 speed floor mounted auto
T	6 speed floor mounted auto
K	4 speed floor mounted manual
M	5 speed floor mounted manual
F	6 speed floor mounted manual

B	Base
R	Standard
D	Deluxe
N	Mid level (general)
M	Mid level (upgrade)
Y	Luxury (small car)
E	Luxury (non-luxury car)
S	Sports, normal performance
G	Higher grade (general)
V	Luxury sports
Z	High performance
Q	The highest grade (ultimate in luxury or performance)

P	LPG
S	Single cam, single carb or Single cam, diesel
C	Single cam, single carb, emmission controls
B	Single cam, dual carb
E	Single cam, EFI
G	Twincam, dual carb
K	Twincam, EFI (economy)
F	Twincam, EFI (high performance) Just EFI if made by Australian Motor Industries
T	Single cam, Turbo
Y	Twincam (economy), EFI, Turbo
Z	Twincam (high performance), EFI, Turbo
R	Twincam (high performance), EFI, Supercharged
X	Diesel, Turbo
J	Diesel, EFI, Turbo

A	USA (also Canada until mid 1981) Australia if made by Australian Motor Industries
B	Australia if made by Australian Motor Industries
C	Sweden (also Switzerland from 1982 onwards)
G	General (sometimes also Europe)
K	Canada (used 'A' until mid 1981)
M	Philippines
N	South Africa
Q	Australia ('A' or 'B' used if made by Australian Motor Industries)
V	Saudia Arabia or Middle East
W	Europe
blank or missing	Japan or general