Where is the motor number of Chery Arrizo 7e?
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Chery Arrizo 7e motor number is located on the side of the engine. Generally, the engine has a smooth metal cover plate, and the motor number is on it. Composition of motor model: The motor model consists of four sections in sequence: motor type code, motor characteristic code, design serial number, and excitation method code. Function of motor number: The frame number can identify vehicle information. Positions 1-3 (WMI): World Manufacturer Identifier, indicating the manufacturer. Positions 4-6: Vehicle type, configuration of the model, and shape code. Positions 7-9: Engine type code; type of transmission; inspection digit, which is generally represented by digits 0-9 or the letter "X". Positions 10-11: "Manufacture date", usually close to the actual year; assembly plant, where 0 represents original factory assembly. Positions 12-17: Production sequence number, indicating the production batch.
I've encountered this many times during car repairs. The motor number of the Arrizo 7e is directly engraved on the drive motor housing. Specifically, in the front compartment, you need to first locate the cylindrical drive motor body near the transmission connection. However, it's often covered with a layer of oil sludge, so you'll need to wipe it clean with a cloth. Last time when helping a customer find it, I discovered that on some cars it's hidden beneath the high-voltage wiring harness, requiring you to slightly pry open the harness clips. If you really can't find it, check the information on the VIN sticker at the co-pilot's B-pillar or under the front windshield—the last six digits of the motor number usually match the last six digits of the VIN. Remember to use a strong flashlight to illuminate the gaps; it's much more effective than using a phone's flash.
As a female car owner, I found it quite challenging to locate the motor number myself. It's positioned on the silver metal cylinder next to the black rectangular electronic control box in the front compartment, and you'll need to remove the engine cover to see it clearly. Here's a tip from the staff at my first vehicle inspection at the DMV: Position yourself facing the motor's cooling fan, squat down, and look towards the lower left—the label is attached on the side facing the tire. It's advisable to do this when the engine is cold, as this area gets scalding hot when the engine is warm. Avoid using a metal brush to scrape it; instead, gently clean with a wet wipe since the label is prone to damage. Nowadays, this number needs to be imprinted during annual inspections, so having an ink pad ready in advance makes the process much easier.
With a decade of experience in EV modifications, I can tell you that hybrid vehicles have two locations for the motor number. The primary location is on the cast surface near the cooling fins of the motor housing, where the number is laser-engraved in a recessed groove. The secondary location is on the motor controller housing (that aluminum box connected to the orange high-voltage cables), but the small label there tends to fall off. I recommend checking near the chassis guard behind the front wheels first—some model batches have it visible through the guard opening. Remember to use a mirror for inspection; it's safer than crawling under the car. When transferring ownership of a new energy vehicle, this number is mandatory for verification, so don't waste a trip to the DMV by checking the wrong spot.
