Honda Accord: Vehicle Identification Number

Manufacturer, Make, and Type of Vehicle
1HG: Honda of America Mfg., Inc.
Honda passenger vehicle
Line, Body, and Engine Type
CS1: Accord Coupe/K24Z3
Body Type and Transmission Type
1: 2-door Coupe/5-speed Manual
2: 2-door Coupe/5-speed Automatic
Vehicle Grade (Series)
USA models
3: LX, LX PZEV
7: EX, EX PZEV
8: EX-L, EX-L PZEV
Canada models
7: EX
8: EX-L
Check Digit
Model Year
8: '08
Factory Code
A: Marysville, Ohio Factory in U.S.A
Serial Number
000001-: USA models
800001 - : Canada models


Engine Number
Engine Type
K24Z3: 2.4 L DOHC i-VTEC Sequential Multiport
Fuel-injected, 190HP engine
Serial Number
1000001-: Except PZEV
1500001-: PZEV ...
See also:
Engine Number
Engine Type
K24Z2: 2.4 L DOHC i-VTEC Sequential Multiport
Fuel-injected, 177HP engine
K24Z3: 2.4 L DOHC i-VTEC Sequential Multiport
Fuel-injected, 190HP engine
Serial Number
2000001 - K24Z2 prod ...
Transmission Removal
Special Tools Required
-Engine Hanger Adapter VSB02C000015*
-Engine Support Hanger, A and Reds AAR-T1256*
- Subframe Adapter VSB02C000016*
*: Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment
Progra ...
Recommended Shift Points
Drive in the highest gear that lets
the engine run and accelerate
smoothly. This will give you good
fuel economy and effective
emissions control. The following
shift points are recommended:
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