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drfftn · 04-22-2016, 08:59 AM

Anyone have a suggestions how to go about this? I've been trying to use vin decoders and it doesn't seem to work. Anyone know if I can look around the bay for anything visual that may tip me off?

Car is a 89 240

Edit: Did more research on the computer and not on my phone and found the correct results.

It's not in the VIN, but it is in the ID plate. It's the silver plate on the firewall under the hood. Third line down "Model," the code is broken up like this:

sample:
12345--67 (location)
RMLKS13FU (data)

1: R = Fastback, nothing = Coupe
2: M = KA24DE engine. SOHCs have a different letter
3: L = Left hand drive, R = RHD
4: K = HICAS, nothing = non-HICAS
5: S13 = Chassis
6: F = Manual, A = Automatic
7: U = 49 State, V = California, N = Canada

hanzbrady · 04-22-2016, 10:02 AM

Well being that most swaps aren't that cleanly done check your firewall where the holes for the clutch pedal and master cylinder are made. If they look rough you have a swapped car.

STR8 H8N · 04-22-2016, 12:01 PM

lololol

just look

pics?

we can tell you

zombiewolf513 · 04-22-2016, 12:56 PM

I assume its a manual now, are there a bunch of spare plugs down under the trans? Is the brake pedal an auto pedal cut in half? By the battery on the inner fender area is there a blue clutch interlock relay (if not it was an auto)? Looks like this...

If it was an auto, youll have a little "O/D OFF" orange light thing on the right side of the dash under the gauges... Its shown here right next to the windshield wiper handle and left of the rear defroster button...

zerodameaon · 04-22-2016, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by zombiewolf513

If it was an auto, youll have a little "O/D OFF" orange light thing on the right side of the dash under the gauges... Its shown here right next to the windshield wiper handle and left of the rear defroster button...

That's not a great indication. I always ditch that OD light on any car I swap.

rawgarage · 04-22-2016, 02:14 PM

easy way is to check that clutch master hole.....

zerodameaon · 04-22-2016, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by RAWGarage

easy way is to check that clutch master hole.....

I agree, rarely do you see a clean hole and even when you do no one ever bothers to repaint them.

Mine is not a perfect hole but its also not a few holes drilled and beaten out with a hammer like you see quite often.

zombiewolf513 · 04-22-2016, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by zerodameaon

That's not a great indication. I always ditch that OD light on any car I swap.

Eh, just one possible indication. I gave a few others that dont involve trying to remove the master cylinder.

rawgarage · 04-22-2016, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zombiewolf513

Eh, just one possible indication. I gave a few others that dont involve trying to remove the master cylinder.

We said look.... You don't have to remove it... From in the bay it can be seen or peeping under the dash

zombiewolf513 · 04-23-2016, 06:18 AM

Why is this an on going argument? None of these possible indication areas anyone has listed are sure fire.

rawgarage · 04-23-2016, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zombiewolf513

Why is this an on going argument? None of these possible indication areas anyone has listed are sure fire.

mannnnnnnn

drfftn · 04-24-2016, 09:19 PM

Previous owner swapped over a 5 speed brake pedal. Also where the fuse box is they had the jumper harness that is required when converting the auto to 5 speed. The OD button was there too...

rawgarage · 04-24-2016, 10:46 PM

Could've looked at the clutch master bet your hole jagged AF

zombiewolf513 · 04-24-2016, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RAWGarage

Could've looked at the clutch master bet your hole jagged AF

Lay off the sauce man youre fallin off

240.brendan · 04-26-2016, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zombiewolf513

I assume its a manual now, are there a bunch of spare plugs down under the trans? Is the brake pedal an auto pedal cut in half? By the battery on the inner fender area is there a blue clutch interlock relay (if not it was an auto)? Looks like this...

If it was an auto, youll have a little "O/D OFF" orange light thing on the right side of the dash under the gauges... Its shown here right next to the windshield wiper handle and left of the rear defroster button...

On Hicas models f you're referring to what I think you are that's an indicator for whether or not that's working right.

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04-22-2016, 08:59 AM	#1
drfftn Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Jose, CA/Atlanta,Georgia Age: 31 Posts: 262 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Determine if my car was auto or manual? Anyone have a suggestions how to go about this? I've been trying to use vin decoders and it doesn't seem to work. Anyone know if I can look around the bay for anything visual that may tip me off? Car is a 89 240 Edit: Did more research on the computer and not on my phone and found the correct results. It's not in the VIN, but it is in the ID plate. It's the silver plate on the firewall under the hood. Third line down "Model," the code is broken up like this: sample: 12345--67 (location) RMLKS13FU (data) 1: R = Fastback, nothing = Coupe 2: M = KA24DE engine. SOHCs have a different letter 3: L = Left hand drive, R = RHD 4: K = HICAS, nothing = non-HICAS 5: S13 = Chassis 6: F = Manual, A = Automatic 7: U = 49 State, V = California, N = Canada Last edited by drfftn; 04-22-2016 at 11:08 AM..

04-22-2016, 10:02 AM	#2
hanzbrady Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Floriduh Posts: 1,168 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Well being that most swaps aren't that cleanly done check your firewall where the holes for the clutch pedal and master cylinder are made. If they look rough you have a swapped car. __________________ [email protected]

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STR8 H8N BANNED Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PISTOLVANIA Age: 36 Posts: 2,495 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	lololol just look pics? we can tell you

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zombiewolf513 BANNED Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: AZ Age: 33 Posts: 1,682 Trader Rating: (6) Rides Gallery: zombiewolf513 Feedback Score: 6 reviews	I assume its a manual now, are there a bunch of spare plugs down under the trans? Is the brake pedal an auto pedal cut in half? By the battery on the inner fender area is there a blue clutch interlock relay (if not it was an auto)? Looks like this... If it was an auto, youll have a little "O/D OFF" orange light thing on the right side of the dash under the gauges... Its shown here right next to the windshield wiper handle and left of the rear defroster button...

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rawgarage Banned from the Marketplace Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: h o u s t o n Age: 32 Posts: 5,990 Trader Rating: (75) Feedback Score: 75 reviews	easy way is to check that clutch master hole.....

04-24-2016, 09:19 PM	#12
drfftn Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Jose, CA/Atlanta,Georgia Age: 31 Posts: 262 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Previous owner swapped over a 5 speed brake pedal. Also where the fuse box is they had the jumper harness that is required when converting the auto to 5 speed. The OD button was there too...

04-24-2016, 10:46 PM	#13
rawgarage Banned from the Marketplace Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: h o u s t o n Age: 32 Posts: 5,990 Trader Rating: (75) Feedback Score: 75 reviews	Could've looked at the clutch master bet your hole jagged AF