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Alternator for 03 Civic LX Sedan

My Civic says its manufactured in Canada when I go to Carfax. Will this make a difference if I try to buy a HO alternator?
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First letter of VIN, 2 = Canada / 1=U.S.

You may need the engine code.
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How do I find out the engine code? Carfax says I have a 1.7L L4 SOHC PFI 16V engine Manufactured in Canada (My VIN does start with a 2). My problem is that alternator makers online say the HO alts do not fit the Civics made in Canada.
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D17??? On my 05 it is stamped into the block right beside the VIN tag on the engine. And also on a white tag on the timing belt cover. (there may be other places)
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How do I find out the engine code? Carfax says I have a 1.7L L4 SOHC PFI 16V engine Manufactured in Canada (My VIN does start with a 2). My problem is that alternator makers online say the HO alts do not fit the Civics made in Canada.
Well, I think that would mean that this particular HO alternator will not fit sedans -- I could be wrong, of course, but I believe the Civic sedans are assembled in Ontario, Canada, while the coupes are built in Ohio. (My sedan is Canadian, dontcha know... )
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The dealer told me " The Canadian alternators are not available. I cannot build one for you unless you send me the one on your car or a Canadian alternator to build. Can you send me some pics of the one on your car so I can see what the difference is in them ? I might be able to get one to work....?" I wanted to know if it made a difference if my car was manufactured in Canada or not since on EBAY I see a listing that said NOT FOR CIVICS MANUFACTURED IN CANADA. Where did you Canadian-built Civic owners get your HO alternators?
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That's odd. When I got to Majestic and compare the OEM (Mitsubishi) alternator for a 2003 LX sedan to that of a 2003 LX coupe, the part numbers seem the same... I don't get why the HO alternator would not fit both vehicles.
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