Renault body codes, engine coding etc,,,

Here is the first part of some body type,engine coding & production info.

BODY TYPES up to 2004

B = 5 door two box (Hatch)
C = 3 door two box (Hatch)
D = Coupe
F = Small van (Kangoo/ Extra)
J = Van (Trafic)
K = Estate
L = 4 door 3 box (19 Chamarde / Megane Classic)
M = 2 door 3 box
P = Rear wheel drive Trafic
Q = Rear wheel drive Master
R = FWD Master
S = Utility (Car derived van)
T = FWD Trafic
U = Pick up
V = 4x4 Trafic
W = 3 door estate


　
Below are Fab numbers that denote a date when a significant change of part specification or vehicle spec,
i.e.: Bendix to Brembo rear pads or Ph1, Ph2 & Ph2 update (Ph3)
They can also give an appox production date of the vehicle.

L485 START OF PRODUCTION DATES (Fabrication number) RHD/LHD
FROM:

JUNE 1987 S000001 (Includes pre-production test models)
OCT 1987 S001488
FEB 1988 NO PRODUCTION CHANGES LISTED
JUNE 1988 S010001
MAY 1989 S020001
JUNE 1990 S030001
MAR 1991 S031686
JUNE 1991 S031818
JULY1991 S032062
APRIL 1992 PRODUCTION HAD ENDED


　
L48L START OF PRODUCTION DATES (Fabrication number) RHD/LHD
FROM:

JUNE 1988 S000001 (Includes pre-production test models)
MAY 1989 S000840
JUNE 1990 S001001
MAR 1991 S001688
JUNE 1991 S001794
JULY 1991 NO PRODUCTION CHANGES LISTED
APRIL 1992 S003001
NOV 1992 S003325
JAN 1993 S003381
APRIL 1993 S003454
END OF PRODUCTION

Build factory was Sandouville France



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