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Component Identification

Component Identification
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This presentation will explore:

 Component parts identification
 VIN and engine serial numbers
 Vehicle certification and
calibration labels
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Component Parts Identification

Various information sources
used for parts ordering.
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Parts list with diagrams in

exploded form used to gain
required information.

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Question 1
What kind of diagram is normally used for identifying
component parts?

A) A coloured one
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B) An imploded one

C) An exploded one

D) An extended one
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Combination of numerals and
letters for vehicle identification.

Provides manufacturer, date

of manufacture, model range
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and type information.

Found on metal plate in engine

compartment, on instrument
panel near windscreen, in
passenger compartment.

Also found on certification labels

or etched into different
components on the vehicle.
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Question 2
What do the initials VIN stand for?

A) Vehicle identification number

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B) Vehicle identity number

C) Vehicle identification note

D) Vehicle identity node

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Question 3
What does a VIN usually contain?

A) A combination of numbers
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B) A combination of letters

C) A combination of numbers and letters

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Question 4
Where would you NOT look for the VIN?

A) In the engine compartment

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B) On certification labels

C) In the service manual

D) On the window glass

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VIN Code Examples

Typical manufacturer VIN code data:

Vehicle manufacturer.
Year of manufacture.
Assembly plant.
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Body type.
Month of manufacture.
Model.

Constant identifier.
Production sequence
Body type.
number.
Product source.

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Engine Serial Number

Engine assembly has engine
serial number.

Stamped on the cylinder

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block. Check service

manual for location.

Engine code found beside

engine serial number.

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Question 5
Where would you expect to find the engine serial number?

A) In the VIN code

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B) On the cylinder block

C) On the windows

D) On the tailpipe
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Vehicle Certification Labels

Required to show vehicle
conforms with certain
standards.

Often found on vehicle’s

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door edge or door post.

Labels include vehicle

information.

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VIN Plates
Metal plate riveted to body
member in engine compartment.

Plate codes show vehicle

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details. Useful when ordering

spare parts.

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Calibration Decals
Provide calibration
specifications relating
to particular standards.

Provide system, tools,

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document cross-check,
component guide and
tune-up information.

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Summary
You should now be aware of:

 Component parts identification

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 VIN and engine serial numbers

 Vehicle certification and

calibration labels

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