Ignition System: Application and ID

1989 Pontiac Grand Prix V6-191 3.1LSECTION Application and ID
TURBO

Engine VIN Code I.D. [1] V

Engine Displacement 3.1L (191 cid)

Engine Configuration V-6 Turbo

Fuel System Multi-Port Fuel Injection (MPFI)

Ignition System Direct Ignition System W/Electronic Spark Control & Electronic Spark Timing (DIS-ESC-EST)

Computer System Electronic Control Module (ECM)


NON-TURBO

Engine VIN Code I.D. [1] T

Engine Displacement 3.1L (191 cid)

Engine Configuration V-6

Fuel System Multi-Port Fuel Injection (MPFI)

Ignition System Direct Ignition System W/Electronic Spark Control & Electronic Spark Timing (DIS-ESC-EST)

Computer System Computer Command Control (ECM)

Remarks:

[1]
The eighth digit of the VIN denotes engine code.
RENDER: 1.0x

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