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Tjasa Kueerpick Be‐Consult 01.01.2012 2V 2WS 3GR 4EAT 4GR 4R100 4R70W 4V 4WAL 4WAS 4WD 4WS 5R55W A A/C A/CCR A/D A/F A/T A-6 AALA AAT ABARS ABC ABS AC ACC ACC ACC accel ACCS accum accy ACD ACDS ACE ACET ACL ACM ACM ACON ACP ACPT ACR4 act ACT Two (Venturi) Valve (two barrel carburetor) Two Wheel Steer Third Gear Four speed Electronic Automatic Transmission Fourth Gear Four speed, Rear wheel drive, (up to) 1000 lb/ft torque rated Four speed, Rear wheel drive, (up to) 700 lb/ft torque rated, Wide ratio Four (Venturi) Valve (four barrel carburetor) Four Wheel Antilock Four Wheel Air Suspension Four Wheel Drive Four Wheel Steer Five speed, Rear wheel drive, (up to) 550 lb/ft torque rated, Wide ratio Amperes Air Conditioning A/C Clutch Control Relay Analog to Digital Air Fuel Ratio (see also AFR) Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Axial 6 cylinder A/C compressor American Automobile Labelling Act Ambient Air Temperature Automobile Backward Automatic Ranging System Active Body Control Antilock Brake System Alternating Current Adaptive Cruise Control Air Conditioning Clutch Automatic Climate Control Acceleration Air Conditioning Cycling Switch Accumulator Accessory Air Conditioning Demand Air Conditioning Diagnostic Switch Active Cornering Enhancement Air Conditioning Evaporator Temperature Air cleaner Airbag Control Module Audio Control Module Air Conditioning On Air Conditioning Pressure Air Conditioning Pressure Transducer Air Conditioning Refrigerant, Recovery, Recycling, Recharging Actual Air Charge Temperature actv ACV AD adapt adapts ADAS ADBV ADC ADG adj ADL ADS ADU AECM AFC AFCD AFCM AFECM AFO AFR aft AGSP AGVS AHLD AHR ahrs AHS AIM AIR AIRB AIRD AIRM AIS ALC ALCL ALDL ALM ALR Alt ALT ALTCOM ALTMON AM AMB AMM amp amps AMS Activate (thermactor) Air Control Valve Accomodated Device Adaptive Adapters Advanced Driver Assistance System Anti Drainback Valve Automatic Distance Control Accomodated Device Gateway Adjust Automatic Door Lock Auxilliary Discriminating Sensor Analog-Digital Unit Airbag Electronic Control Module Air Flow Control Advanced Frontal Crash Dummy Alternate Fuel Control Module Alternate Fuel Engine Control Module Alternate Fuel Operation Air Fuel Ratio (see also A/F) After Auxilliary Gauge Switch Pack Automated Guided Vehicle System Automatic Headlamp Levelling Device Active Head Restraint Amp Hours Active Handling System Automotive Interior Material Air Injection Reaction (Secondary air injection) Secondary Air Injection Bypass Secondary Air Injection Diverter Secondary AIR Pump Monitor Automatic Idle Speed Automatic Lamp Control Assembly Line Communications Link Assembly Line Data Link Adaptive Learn Matrix Automatic Locking Retractor Alternative Alternator (replaced with GEN) Alternator Command Alternator Monitor Amplitude Modulation Ambient Air Mass Meter Amplifier Amperes or Amperage Automatic Music Search AMT AOD AODE AODE-W AOS AP APADS APC APCM APECS API APO APP APT ARC ARC ARPMDES ARS ARS ARTHUR ASA ASA ASARC ASC ASCD ASD ASF ASG ASM ASM ASM ASM asm ASR ASSYST ASTC ASTM ATC ATDC ATF ATF ATF ATM AT-PZEV ATSLC ATTS ATX Automated Manual Transmission Automatic Overdrive Automatic Overdrive Electronic (transmission) Automatic Overdrive Electronic Automatic Occupant Sensing Accelerator Pedal Air Conditioning Protection and Diagnostic System Automatic Performance Control Accessory (or Auxilliary) Power Control Module Advanced Proportional Engine Control System American Petroleum Institute Accessory Power Outlets Accelerator Pedal Position Adjustable part Throttle Active Roll Control Automatic Ride Control Ancillary RPM Desired Adaptive Receptive System Automatic Restraint System Automatic Radio system for Traffic situations on Highways and Urban Roads Air Signal Attenuator Automatic Slack Adjuster Air Suspension Automatic Ride Control Anti Stall Control Auto Speed Control Device Automatic Shutdown Audi Space Frame Automatic-Shift Gearbox Acceleration Simulation Mode Accelerator and Servo control Module Air Solenoid Module Alarm Siren Module Assembly Acceleration Slip Regulation Active Service System Automatic Stability and Traction Control American Society for Testing and Materials Automatic Temperature Control After Top Dead Center Active Transfer Case Automatic Transfer Case Automatic Transmission Fluid Actuator Test Mode Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emission Vehicle Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Advanced Torque Transfer System Automatic Transaxle AWD AWG AXOD AXOD-E AYC B+ BARO BAS batt BBV BCA BCM BECU BFC BHP BJB BLM B-LVL BLW BMAP bn BOB BOO BP BPA BPA BPCM BPMV BPP BPS BPW BSFC BSW BTCM BTDC BTM BTSI Btu BV BVREF C C3I CAA CAA CAB CAC CAFC CAFE All Wheel Drive American Wire Gage Automatic Overdrive Transaxle Automatic Overdrive Transaxle Active Yaw Control Battery positive (voltage) Barometric (pressure) Brake Apply Sensor Battery Brake Booster Vacuum Bias Control Assembly Body Control Module Body Electronic Control Unit Body Function Controller Brake Horsepower Battery Junction Box Block Learn Multiplier Bilevel Brake Lining Wear Barometric and Manifold Absolute Pressure Bank Break-Out Box Brake On/Off Back Pressure Brake Pedal Applied Bypass Air Battery Pack Control Module Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Brake Pedal Position Brake Pedal Switch/Speed Control Deactivation Base Pulse Width Brake Specific Fuel Consumption Black Sidewalls Brake Torque Control Module Before Top Dead Center Battery Thermal Module Brake Transmission Shift Interlock British thermal units Battery Voltage Buffer Voltage Reference Computer Controlled Coil Ignition Canadian Automobile Association Clean Air Act Controller, Antilock Brake Charge Air Cooler Company Average Fuel Consumption (Canada) Corporate Average Fuel Economy (USA) cal calc CALID Calif CAMM CAMS CAN CANP CARB CARS CAS GND CASE cass CATS CC CC CC CCC CCCD CCD CCD CCDIC CCFL CCM CCM CCM CCM CCO CCOT CCP CCP CCRM CCS CCS CCSM CCW CD CDA CDR CDR CDRV CDX CE CEAB CEL CEMF CEMS CEMS Calibration Calculated Calibration Identification California Computer Aided Manufacturing Measurement Computerized Automotive Maintenance System Controlled Area Network Canister Purge (solenoid) California Air Resources Board Canadian Automotive Repair and Service Council PCM Case Ground Cranking Angle Sensing Error Cassette Computer Aided Test Suite Climate Control Coast Clutch Cruise Control Computer Command Control Catalytic Converter Cool-Down Chrysler Collision Detection Computer Controlled Dwell Climate Control Driver Information Center Cold-Cathode Flourescent Lamp Central Control Module Chassis Control Module Comprehensive Component Monitor Convenience Charge Module Converter Clutch Override Cycling Clutch Orifice Tube Climate Control Panel Controlled Canister Purge Constant Control Relay Module Climate Controlled Seat Coast Clutch Solenoid Climate Controlled Seat Module Counter ClockWise Compact Disc Cylinder De-Activation Chrysler Diagnostic Readout Crash Data Retrieval Crankcase Depression Regulator Valve Compact Disc Changer Commutator End Cold Engine Air Bleed Check Engine Lamp (replaced with MIL) Counter Electromotive Force Catalyst Efficiency Management System Carbureted Engine Management System CEX CFI CFI CFI cfm CG CHMSL CID CID CID CJC CKP CKT CL CLC CLCC CLNT CLS CLTBI CLYC CMC cmd cmdd CMFI CMP CMVSS CNG CO CO2 COBDIMR COMBATT combo COMDC comm cond const COP COP Copies of these and all other SAE specifications can be purchased online through the SAE website. CP CPA CPC CPI CPL Cabin Exchanger Central Fuel Injection (replaced with TBI) Continuous Fuel Injection Cross Fire Injection cubic feet per minute Center of Gravity Center High Mounted Stop Lamp Component Identification Cubic Inch Displacement Cylinder Identification Collision Judgement Coefficient Crankshaft Position Circuit Closed Loop Converter Lockup Clutch (replaced with TCC) Closed Loop Carburetor Control Coolant Coolant Level Switch Closed Loop Throttle Body Injection Closed Loop Yaw Control Compressor Motor Controller Command Commanded Central Multi-port Fuel Injection Camshaft Position Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Compressed Natural Gas Carbon Monoxide Carbon Dioxide Customer On Board Diagnostics Inspection/Maintenance Readiness Commercially Based Tactical Truck Combination Commanded Duty Cycle Communication Condition Constant Coil On Plug Computer Operating Properly Canister Purge Connector Position Assurance Camshaft Position Control Central Port Fuel Injection Control Parts List CPM CPP CPS CPS CPS CPS CPU CRR CRT CRTC CRTS CS CSC CSE GND CSFI CSI CSM cSt CSTO CTD CTM CTOX CTP CTS CV CVN CVRSS CVRTD CVS CVT CWS CZS D DAB DAB DART dB dBA DBB DBM DC DC DCCSM DCM DDM DDS DDS DE Cellular Phone Module Clutch Pedal Position Cam Profile Switching Center Panel Switches Central Power Supply Childseat Postioning Sensor Central Processing Unit Cool Running Rotor Cathode Ray Tube Cathode Ray Tube Controller Continuously Regenerating Trap System Charging System Commercial Stripped Chassis PCM Case Ground Central Sequential Fuel Injection Compression Sense Ignition Central Security Module Centistokes Compression Sense Time-Out Content Theft Deterent Central Timer Module Continuous Trap Oxidizer Closed Throttle Position (switch) Coolant Temperature Sensor Constant Velocity Calibration Verification Number Continuously Variable Road Sensing Suspenion Continuously Variable Real Time Damping Canister Vent Solenoid Continuously Variable Transmission, Transaxle Continental Wheel System Crash Zone Sensor Delayed Accessory Bus Driver AirBag (module) Diagnostic And Reprogramming Tool Decibels decibels on A-weighted scale Dual Bed Bead Dual Bed Monolith Direct Current Duty Cycle Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module Door Control Module Driver's Door Module Deflection Detection System Driver's Door Switch Drive End dec DEC DERM des DFCO DFI DGI DI DIC diff DIM dis DIS disc DISI DIST DIY DLC DLC DMCM DMM DMSD DNR DOHC DOL DPFE DPI DRB DRF DRL DRR DRW DSCC DSDA DSI DSM DSO DSP DSPA DSRC DSS DSST DTC DTM DTR DTT DVOM E&C Decrement Digital Electronic Controller Diagnostic Energy Reserve Module Desired Deceleration Fuel CutOff Direct Fuel Injection Direct Gasoline Injection Distributor Ignition Driver Information Center Differential Dashboard Integration Module Disable Direct (aka Distributorless) Ignition System (replaced with EI) Disconnect Direct Injection, Spark Ignition Distributor Do It Yourself Data Link Connector Diamond Logic Computer Driver Motor Control Module Digital MultiMeter Drive Motor Speed and Direction Dolby Noise Reduction Double Overhead Cam Data Output Line Differential Pressure Feedback EGR Dual Plug Inhibit Diagnostic Readout Box Deactivating Roller Follower Daytime Running Lamps Digital Radio Receiver Dual Rear Wheel Distance Sensing Cruise Control Dual Stage Driver Airbag Dual Stage Inflator Driver's Seat module Digital Storage Oscilloscope Digital Signal Process Dual Stage Passenger Airbag Dedicated Short Range Commnication Downshift Solenoid Dunlop Self Supporting Tire Diagnostic Trouble Code Diagnostic Test Mode Digital Transmission Range Diesel Transmission Technologies Digital Volt-Ohmmeter Entertainment and Comfort E4OD E85 EA EAC EAIR EAS EAS EATC EBC EBCM EBD EBM EBP EBTCM EC EC ECA ECC ECD ECI ECL ECM ECM ECS ECS ECT ECU EDF EDIS EDR EDSR EEC EEDS EEPROM EEVIR EFE EFI EFTA EFTA V EFTB EFTB V EGBMC4 EGC EGO EGOG EGR EGR TVV EGRBARO Electronic 4-Speed Overdrive Ethanol 85 percent Electronic Accelerator Electronic Air Control (replaced with AIR) Electronic (secondary) Air Injection Reaction Electrically Assisted Steering Electronic Air Switching Electronic Automatic Temperature Control Electronic Brake Control Electronic Brake Control Module Electronic Brake force Distribution Electronic Brake Module Exhaust Back Pressure Electronic Brake and Traction Control Module Electrical Center Electronic Control Electronic Control Assembly (replaced with PCM) Electronic Climate Control Electronically Controlled Deceleration Extended Compressor at Idle Engine Coolant Level Electronic Control Module Engine Control Module Electronic Crash Sensor Emission Control System Engine Coolant Temperature (Switch, Sensor) Electronic Control Unit Electric Drive Fan (relay) Electronic Direct Ignition System (replaced with EI) Event Data Recorder Electronic Dealer Service (Investigation) Report Electronic Engine Control Electric-Electronic Distribution System Electronically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memeory Evaporator Equalized Values In Receiver Early Fuel Evaporation Electronic Fuel Injection Engine Fuel Temperature Engine Fuel Temperature Engine Fuel Temperature Engine Fuel Temperature EGR Motor Control Output Command Electronic Gauge Cluster Exhaust Gas Oxygen (replaced with O2S) EGO Ground Exhaust Gas Recirculation Exhaust Gas Recirculation Thermal Vacuum Valve Enable Baro Read instead of EGR pressure EGRC EGRCMDS EGRMC1 EGRMC2 EGRMC3 EGRT EGRV EGRVR EGTS EHB EHCU EHOC EHPA EHPAS EHPS EHTWC EI ELC EM EM EMAS EMAT EMB EMB EMCC EMF EMI EMR EMR EOBD EOP EOT EOT V EOTF EP EPA EPACT EPC EPHS EPR EPROM EPS EPS EPS EPT ERH ESB Exhaust Gas Recirculation Control EGR Motor Commanded In Steps EGR Motor Control Output Command EGR Motor Control Output Command EGR Motor Control Output Command Exhaust Gas Recirculation Temperature (switch) Exhaust Gas Recirculation Vent EGR Valve Vacuum Control Exhaust Gas Temperature Switch (replaced with EGRT) Electro-Hydraulic Brake Electronic Hydraulic Control Unit Electrically Heated Oxidation Catalyst Electro-Hydraulic Power Assist Electric Hydraulic Power Assisted Steering Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering Electrically Heated Three Way Catalyst Electronic Ignition (includes Distributorless Ignition System, formerly DIS) Electronic Level Control Energy Management Engine Modification Engine Management and Analysis System Electro-Mechanical Automatic Transmission Electromagnetic Brakes Electro-Mechanical Brake Electronically Modulated Converter Clutch ElectroMotive Force (voltage) Electromagnetic Interference Electronic Module Retard Emission Maintenance Reminder Enhanced On-Board Diagnostics Engine Oil Pressure Engine Oil Temperature Engine Oil Temperature Volts Engine Oil Temperature Fault Detection Exhaust Pressure Environmental Protection Agency Energy Policy Act Electronic Pressure Control Electrically Powered Hydraulic Steering Exhaust Pressure Regulator Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory Electric Power Steering Electric Power Steering Engine Position Sensor EGR Pressure Transducer (replaced with PFE) Extended Ride Height Energy Storage Box ESB ESC ESC ESC ESC ESCM ESD ESM ESM ESN ESO ESOF ESP EST ETBE ETC ETC ETC ETCC ETR ETS EUDC EUDC-LP EV EVA EVAP EVAPCPF EVAPCV EVAPCVF EVAPPDC EVAPPF EVIC EVMV EVO EVP EVR EVTM EVTOP EWMA EXH F F4WD FABS FAF FANDC FANVARF FBC FC Expansion Spring Brake Electrical Systems Controller Electronic Spark Control Electronic Suspension Control Extended Service Contract Energy Storage Control Module Electrostatic Discharge EGR System Module Electronic Steering Module Electronic Serial Number Engine ShutOff Electronic Shift On (the) Fly Electronic Stability Program Electronic Spark Timing Ethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether Electronic Temperature Control Electronic Throttle Control Electronic Timing Control Electronic Touch Climate Control Electronically Tuned Receiver Enhanced Traction System Extra-Urban Driving Cycle Extra-Urban Driving Cycle for Low Power vehicles Electric Vehicle Electronic Vibration Analyzer Evaporative Emission Evaporative Emissions Canister Purge Fault YES/NO Evaporative Emissions Canister Purge Vent Control Evaporative Emissions Canister Purge Vent Fault Evaporative Emissions Canister Purge Control % Evaporative Purge Flow Input VOLTS Electronic Vehicle Information Center Electric Vapour Management Valve Electronic Variable Orifice EGR Valve Position (sensor) EGR Vacuum Regulator Electrical & Vacuum Troubleshooting Manual Enhanced Tactical Vehicle Occupant Protection Exponentially Weighted Moving Average Exhaust Full Time Four Wheel Drive Flexible Auto Body System Fan Air Flow Variable Speed Fan Duty Cycle % Variable Speed Fan Output Fault Feedback Carburetor Fan Control FC FCM FCP FCU FCV FDBK FDC FEAD FED FEDS FEDS FEIC FET FEX FF FFCRS FFFP FFH FFS FFS FFV FFWS FI FICM FIDO FIM FIPL FIPT Fl FLI FLI V FLO flr FLVV FM FMEM FMVSS FP FPCM FPDM FPF FPI FPM FPR FPRC FPS FPSM FPV Friction Curve Front Control module Fuel Cell Partnership Front Control Unit Fuel Cell Vehicle Feedback Fuel Data Center Front End Accessory Drive (belt) Federal (except California) Fuel Enable Data Stream Flexible Engine Diagnostic System Fuel Economy Integrated Counter Field Effect Transistor Front Exchanger Flexible Fuel Front-Facing Child Restraint System Fuel-Flexible Fuel Processor Fuel Fired Heater Fine-blanking and Finishing System Flexible Fuel Sensor Flexible Fuel Vehicle Fuel Filter Water Separator Fuel Injection Fuel Injector Control Module Flame Ionization Detector Optimization Fuel Indicator Module Fuel Injection Pump Lever Fuel Inlet Pressure Test Front Left Fuel Level Indicator Input percent Fuel Level Indicator Input VOLTS Fast Light-Off Floor Fill Limit Vent Valve Frequency Modulation Failure Mode Effects Management Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Fuel Pump Fuel injection Pump Control Module Fuel Pump Driver Module Fuel Pump Output Fault Fins Per Inch Fuel Pump Monitor Fuel Pump Regulator Fuel Pressure Regulator Circuit Fast Pass Standard Fuel Pump Secondary Monitor Ford Performance Vehicles FR FRACAS FRC freq frnt FRP FRS FRV FSA FSDI FSI FSS FSVF FSVM FT FTP FTP FTPT FUDC FUELPW1 FUELPW2 FW fwd FWD G g/cyl g/sec GA GA GAWR GCR GCW GCWR GDI GEM GEM GEN GENF GENFDC GFS GGT GHG GISMO GND GOVN GPCM GPS GS Front Right Failure Reporting And Corrective Action System Forced Frequency Front Fuel Rail Pressure Face Recognition System First Response Vehicle Field Service Action Four-Stroke, Direct Injection Fuel Straight Injection Forward Sensing System Fuel Solenoid Valve Fault Fuel Solenoid Valve Secondary Monitor Fuel Trim Federal Test Procedure Fuel Tank Pressure Fuel Tank Pressure Transducer Federal Urban Driving Cycle Injector Pulse Width Bank 1 Injector Pulse Width Bank 2 Flat Wire Forward Front Wheel Drive Grams per Cylinder Grams per Second Gage Gravitational Acceleration Gross Axle Weight Rating Global Concern Report Gross Combined Weight Gross Combined Weight Rating Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Engine Management Generic Electronic Module Generator Generator Output Fault Generator Field Control Output Generator Field Signal Gas Guzzler Tax GreenHouse Gas Geographic Information System, Mobile Ground Governor Module Glow Plug Control Module Global Positioning System Garage Shift GTL GVW GVWR H H H/CMPR H2DI H2O HAST HBA HBU HC HCCI HCM HCM HCU HCV HD HDC HDGV HDR HD-UDDS HEC HEDF HEGO HEGOG HEPS HEUI HEV HFC HFC HFCF HFM HFP Hg Hi Alt HICAS HID HIS hist HLDT HLOS HO HO2S hp HPDI HPL HPP Gas To Liquid Gross Vehicle Weight Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Hydrogen High Compression Hydrogen Direct Injection Water High Accelerated Stress Test Hydraulic Brake Assist Hub Bearing Unit Hydrocarbons Homogeneous-Charge, Compression Ignition Heating Control Module Hybrid Control Module Hydraulic Control Unit Heavy Commercial Vehicle Heavy Duty Heavy Duty Cooling Heavy Duty Gasoline-fueled Vehicle High Data Rate Heavy Duty Urban Dynamometer Driving Schedule Hybrid Electronic Cluster High Speed Electro Drive Fan (relay or circuit) Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen (sensor) (replaced with HO2S) HEGO Ground (circuit) Hydraulic Electric Power Steering Hydraulic-actuated Electronically-controlled Unit Injector Hybrid Electric Vehicle High Fan Control Hydraulic Fading Compensation High Speed Fan Control Fault Hot Film Meter High Fuel Pump Mercury Hi Altitude High Capacity Actively Controlled Steering High Intensity Discharge Horizontal Impact Sensor History Heavy Light-Duty Truck Hardware Limited Operating Strategy High Output Heated Oxygen Sensor Horsepower High Pressure Direct Injection High Pressure Liquid High Pressure Pump HPS HPS HPV HPVS HRC HSA HSC HSCDS HSDI HSE HSEA HTCM HTR11 HTR11F HTR12 HTR12F HTR21 HTR21F HTR22 HTR22F HTRX1 HTRX2 HUD HUD HVAC HVACM HVI HVIL HVM HW HWFET HYPAS Hz I I/M I/O I/P IA IABM IAC IAFM IAFS IAT iATN IBOB IC IC ICA Head Protection System High Performance System High Pressure Vapour Heat Pump Ventilation System Headlamp Range Control Head Side Airbag High Swirl Combustion High-Sensitivity Collision Detection System High-Speed Direct Injection High-Speed Enrichment High Solar Energy Absorbing (glass) Heating-ventilation-air-conditioning Thermal Control Module Bank 1 Upstream 02S Heater Control Bank 1 Upstream 02S Heater Circuit Fault Bank 1 Downstream O2S Heater Control Bank 1 Downstream O2S Heater Circuit Fault Bank 2 Upstream O2S Heater Control Bank 1 Downstream O2S Heater Circuit Fault Bank 2 Downstream 02S Heater Control Bank 1 Downstream O2S Heater Circuit Fault 02S Upstream Heater Control O2S Downstream Heater Control Heads Up Display Heads Up Display Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning Module High Viscosity Index High Voltage Interlock Loop Heater Vent Mondule Heated Windshield Highway Fuel Economy Test (driving schedule) Hydraulic Power Assisted Steering Hertz Inspection Maintenance In/Out Instrument Panel Intake Air Integrated AirBag Module Idle Air Control Integrated Air Fuel Module Integrated Air Fuel System Intake Air Temperature International Automotive Technicians Network Intelligent BreakOut Box Ignition Control Integrated Circuit Injector Cam Actuation ICC ICCS ICDX ICE ICM ICP ICS ICWS ID ID IDI IDIS IDM IDM IDS IEDIS IFES IFI IFS IFSM IGN ILC ILEV illum IMA IMDX IMLUT immo IMPR IMRC IMRC F IMRCM IMRCM2 IMS IMS IMSC IMSC F IMT IMTD IMTV IMTVF in inadv inc INCA incand infl init Intelligent Cruise Control Integrated Chassis Control System Integrated Compact Disc Changer Internal Combustion Engine Ignition Control Module Injection Control Pressure Integrated Chassis System Intersection Collision Warning System Identification Inside Diameter Integrated Direct Ignition International Dismantling Information System Ignition Diagnostic Module Injector Driver Module Integrated Diagnostic Software Integrated Electronic Distributorless Ignition System Integrated Front End System Indirect Diesel Injection Inertia Fuel Shutoff Integrated Fuel System Module Ignition Idle Load Compensator Inherently Low Emission Vehicle Illumination Integrated Motor Assist Integrated Mini Disc Changer Inspection/Maintenance Look-Up Table Immobilizer In-use Monitor Performance Ratio Intake Manifold Runner Control Intake Manifold Runner Control Fault YES/NO Intake Manifold Runner Control Monitor Input Bank 1 VOLTS Intake Manifold Runner Control Monitor Input Bank 2 VOLTS Inductive Magnetic Saturation Instant Mobility System Intake Manifold Swirl Control Intake Manifold Swirl Control Fault Intake Manifold Tuning Intake Manifold Temperature Differential Intake Manifold Tuning Valve Control % Intake Manifold Tuning Valve Fault Inch(es) Inadvertant Increment In-Car Aquisition Incandescent Inflatable Initial INJ INJ INJ1F-8F INJ9F-lOF INP inst int INT IOC IPC IPEC IPM IPM IPR IRDS IRQ IRS ISA ISAD ISB ISC ISG ISI ISO ISO iso ISS ITARDA ITS ITTB ITTR IVC IVCS IVI IVIS IVMS IVS IVSC IWC J JARI JTEC JTEC K KAM KAPWR KDD kg Injection Injector Fuel Injector Primary Fault Cylinders 1 thru 8 Fuel Injector Primary Fault Cylinders 9 and 10 Input Instant Interior Integrator (replaced with ST FUEL TRIM) Instant Oil Change Instrument Panel Cluster Instrument Panel Electrical Center Instrument Panel Module Integrated Power Module Injector Pressure Regulator Independant Rear Drive Suspension Interrupt Request Independant Rear Suspension Integrated Starter-Alternator Integrated Starter Alternator Damper Interact System B Idle Speed Control Integrated Starter-Generator Ion Sensing Ignition Interior Systems Optimization International Standards Organization Isolation Input Shaft Speed Institute for Traffic Acccident Research and Data Analysis Idle Tracking Switch Idle Time To Boil Inflatable Tubular Torso Restraint Integral Vapour Canister Integrated Vehicle Control System Intelligent Vehicle Initiative In Vehicle Information System In Vehicle Monitoring System Idle Validation Switch Integrated Vehicle Speed Control Inertia Weight Class Japan Automotive Research Institute Jeep, Truck Engine Control Joint Transmission-Engine Controller Keep Alive Memory Keep Alive power Keyboard Display Driver Kilogram kg/h kHz km km/h km/l KOEO KOER kPa KS KS1 V KS2 V kV L L L/M L4 LATCH LB LCD LCM LDCL LDCM LDDT LDGT LDM LDP LDR lduty LEADER LED LEP LEV LF LFC LFC LFCF LFCS LFP LFWS LGM LH LIE lm LMD LNG LO LOMA LONGFT1 Kilograms per Hour Kilohertz Kilometer Kilometers per Hour Kilometers per Litre Key On Engine Off Key On Engine Running Kilopascal Knock Sensor Knock Sensor Input Bank 1 VOLTS Knock Sensor Input Bank 2 VOLTS Kilovolts Liter(s) Litres Per Minute Four Cylinder Inline Engine Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren Long Box, Long Bed Liquid Crystal Display Lighting Control Module Left Door Control Locking Left Door Control Module Light Duty Diesel Truck Light Duty Gasoline (fueled) Truck Lamp Driver Module Leak Detection Pump Low Data Rate Light Duty Low Emissions Advanced Engine Range Light Emitting Diode Light Emitting Polymer Low Emissions Vehicle Left Front Lamp Fault Code Low Fan Control Low Speed Fan Control Fault Low Flow Cooling System Low Fuel pump Left Front Wheel Speed Lift Gate Module Left Hand Laterally Inclined Engine Lumens Left Mid Door Liquid Natural Gas Low Lifter Oil Manifold Assembly Long Term Fuel Trim Bank 1 % LONGFT2 LOS LPA LPG LPM LPO LPS LR LR LRA LRD lrn LSD LSEGR LSP and BV LSUV LT LT LTA LTD LTPI LTPWS LUS LV8 LVDT LVL LWB M M/T MAF malf MALL MAN MAP MAT MC MC MCM MCNU MCU MD MD MDP MDS(2) MDX MECS med MEM Long Term Fuel Trim Bank 2 % Limited Operation Strategy Low Pressure Accumulator Liquified Petroleum Gas Litres Per Minute Limited Production Option Low Pressure Sensor Left Rear Loaded Radius Latching Rocker Arm Left Rear Door Learn Limited Slip Differential Linear Solenoid Exhaust Gas Recirculation Load Sensing Proportioning and Bypass Valve Luxury Sport Utility Vehicle Left Long Term (Fuel Trim) Low Temperature Aftercooling Long-Travel Dampened (clutch) Low Tire Pressure Indicator Low Tire Pressure Warning System Lock-Up Solenoid (see TCC) Load Variable 8 Cylinder Linear Variable Differential Transducer Level Long WheelBase (see LB) Manual Transmission/Transaxle MTBE Mass Air Flow Malfunction Multifunction Alarm Lighting and Locking Manufacturer Manifold Absolute Pressure Manifold Air Temperature Measuring Core Mixture Control Message Center Module Multiband Configurable Networking Units Microprocessor Control Unit Mini Disc Modulated Displacement Manifold Differential Pressure Mopar Diagnostic System Mini Disc Changer Mazda Electronic Control System Medium Memory MEMCAL MFC MFCF MFI MGMT MIC MID MID MIL MIN MIN MIN MIP ML MLP(s) mm mm3 MMC mmhg MMM MMT mod mon MPa MPFI ms MSFF MSLF MSM MSO MSRP MST MSVA MTBF MTV MV mV MVLPS MVSA MVSS MY N NAAO NAES NAICC NC NCAP NDH Memory Calibration Medium Speed Fan Control ON/OFF Medium Speed Fan Control Fault YES/NO Multiport Fuel Injection Management Mechanical Instrument Cluster Midrange Monitor Identification Malfunction Indicator Lamp Minimum Minute Mobile Identification Number Mixer Inlet Pressure Manual Longitudinal Manual Lever Position (sensor) Millimetre Cubic Millimetre(s) Manifold Mounted Converter Millimeters of mercury Memory Mirror Module Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl Module Monitor Megapascal Multiport Fuel Injection Millisecond Miles Since First Fail Miles Since Last Fail Memory Seat Module Mixed Signal Oscilloscope Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price Manifold Surface Temperature Magnetic Steering Variable Assist Mean Time Between Failures Manifold Tuning Valve Megavolt Millivolt Manual Valve Lever Position Sensor Motor Vehicle Safety Act Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Model Year North American Automotive Operations North American Export Sales Navigation-Aided Intelligent Cruise Control Normally Closed New Car Assessment Program Navigation Display Head NEG NEU NFF NG NGS NGSC NGTP NGV NGV NGVM NHTSA NI NiMH NLGI N-m NO NoVRAM NOx NPF NPTC NPTF NSBU NV NVH NVLD NVRAM NYCC O O2 O2S OAD OAP OASIS OASIS OBD OBD II OC OCC OCR OCS OCS OD OD ODM ODO OE OEM OHC Negative Neutral No Fault Found Natural Gas New Generation STAR (Self Test Automatic Readout) Next Generation Speed Control Next Generation Telematics Protocol Natural Gas Vehicle New Generation Vehicle Natural Gas Vehicle Module National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Neutral Idle Nickel Metal Hydride National Lubricating Grease Institute Newton Meters Normally Open Non Volatile Random Access Memory Nitrogen Oxides No Problem Found National Pipe Thread Coarse National Pipe Thread Fine Neutral Safety Back Up Night Vision Noise, Vibration and Harshness Natural Vacuum Leak Detection Non Volatile Random Access Memory New York City Cycle Oxygen Oxygen Sensor Overrunning Alternator Decoupler Overrunning Alternator Pulley Online Automotive Service Information System Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards. On Board Diagnostics On Board Diagnostics, Generation 2 Oxidation Catalyst Only Output Circuit Check Oil Control Ring Occupant Classification Sensor Opportunity Charge Station Outside Diameter Overdrive Output Drive Module Odometer Original Equipment Original Equipment Manufacturer Overhead Camshaft OL OLED OPR ORC ORC ORVR OSC OSC OSGI OSS OTC OTIS OTM P P/N PAB PADS PAG PAG PAIR PASE PASM PASS PASS PATS PB PC PCB PCI PCI PCM PCM PCS PCS PCV PDC PDC PDC PDS PDS PDV PEB PEM PEMFC PEP PFE PFI PFM Open Loop Organic Light Emitting Diode Over Pressure Relief Oxidation Reduction Converter Occupant Restraint Controller On-board Refueling Vapour Recovery Output State Check Output State Control Open-Service Gateway Interface Output Shaft Speed Overhead Trip Computer Overhead Travel Information System Output Test Monitor Part Number Passenger Air Bag Passenger Airbag Disarm Switch Polyalkylene Glycol (Ford) Premier Automotive Group Pulsed Secondary Air Injection PAssive Start and Entry system Porche Active Steering Management Passenger Personalized Automotive Security System Passive Anti-Theft System Power Brakes Pressure Control Printed Circuit Board Programmable Communications Interface Programmable Controller Interface Power Control Module Powertrain Control Module Pre-Crash Sensor Pressure Control Solenoid Positive Crankcase Ventilation Park Distance Control Parts Distribution Center Power Distribution Center Passenger Door Switch Portable Diagnostic Software Parcel Delivery Van Power Electronics Bay Proton Electric Membrane Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Peripheral Expansion Port Pressure Feedback EGR Port Fuel Injection PDS File Manager PFS PHEV PHT PID PIM PIP PKE Purge Flow Sensor Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Parallel Hybrid Truck Parameter Identification Power Inverter Module Profile Ignition Pickup (replaced with CKP) Passive Keyless Entry PLL PM PMD PMV PNP POA pos POS POT P-PC ppm PPS PRNDL PROM PROX PS PSA PSCM PSCM PSD psgr psi psia psig PSIR PSM PSOM PSP PSV PTC PTC PTO PTOX PTU PWM PWR PZEV PZM Q QDM Phase Locked Loop Permanent Magnet Pump Mounted Driver Pressure Modulator Valve Park/Neutral Position Pilot Operated Absolute Position Positive Potentiometer Pocket Personal Computer Parts Per Million Passenger Presence Sensor Park Reverse Neutral Drive Low Programmable Read Only Memory PReferential OXidation Power Steering Pressure Switch Assembly Passenger Seat Control Module Power Steering Control Module Power Sliding Door Passenger Pounds Per Square Inch Pounds Per Square Inch Absolute Pounds Per Square Inch Gauge Passenger Supplemental Inflatable Restraint Passenger Seat Module Programmable Speedometer/Odometer Module Power Steering Pressure Public Service Vehicle Pending Trouble Code Positive Temperature Coefficient Power Takeoff Periodic Trap Oxidizer Part Throttle Unlock Pulse Width Modulation Power Partial Zero Emision Vehicle Platform Zone Module Quad Driver Module QDR QVM R R&R R/A R/T RABS RAC RAM RAM RAM RAP RAV RBC RCC RCC RCDLR RCM RDCM RDM RDS RDS rec recal RECIS REDOX REEGR REF RESC REX RF RF RFA RFF RFI RFID RFWS RH RIM RIM RKE Rly RM RMD ROM RPA RPM RPM Quality, Durability, Reliability Qualified Vehicle Modifier Remove and Replace Resume or Accelerate Road/Track Rear Antilock Brake System Remote Accessory Controller Random Access Memory Ride Air Module Remote Anti-theft Module Retained Access Power Remote Activation Verification Rotary Blade Coupling Rear Climate Control Remote Climate Control Remote Control Door Lock Receiver Restraint Control Module Right Door Control Module Rear Door Module Radio (broadcast) Data System Radio Display System Receive Recalibrate, Recalibration Remote Entry Control and Immobilizer System Reduction Oxidation Catalytic Converter Rotary Electric EGR Reference Remote Emergency Satellite Unit Rear Exchanger Radio Frequency Right Front Remote Function Actuator Roller Finger Followers Radio Frequency Interference Radio Frequency Identification Right Front Wheel Speed Right Hand Radio Interface Module Rear Integration Module Remote Keyless Entry Relay Relay Module Right Mid Door Read Only Memory Rear Parking Assist Remote Power Module Revolutions Per Minute RPO RR RRD RSA RSC RSE RSS RSS RT RTC RTD RTN RTT RTTP RTV RV RVAC RVP RWAL RWD RWS S S/P S/W S4WD SAE SAF SAS SATC SAVDAS SAW SB SBDS SBEC SBM SBS SBT SC SCA SCB SCCA SCI SCIL SCM SCP SCS SCTM SCV Regular Production Option Right Rear Right Rear Door Rear Seat Audio Roll Stability Control Roadside Equipment Reverse Sensing System Road Sensing Suspension Right Real—Time Clock Real Time Dampening Return Reconfigurable Telltale Rotunda Technician Tool Program Room Temperature Vulcanizing Recreational Vehicle Rear Video/Audi/HVAC Module Reid Vapour Pressure Rear Wheel Anti-lock Rear Wheel Drive Rear—Wheel Steer Series/Parallel Software Selectable Four Wheel Drive Society of Automotive Engineers Stabilized Aluminum Foam Side Auxiliary Sensor Semi-Auto Temperature Control module Stand-Alone Vehicle Data Aquisition System Spark Angle Word Short Box, Short Bed Service Bay Diagnostic System Single Board Engine Controller (replaced with PCM) Standard Body Module Supercharger Bypass Solenoid Serial Bus Traveller Supercharger Supplemental Coolant Additive Supercharger Bypass Sports Car Club of America Serial Communications Interface Steering Column/Instrument panel Lighting Seat Control Module Standard Corporate Protocol Side Crash Sensor Seatbelt Timer Control Module Speed Controlled Volume SDARS SDL SDM SDRS SDS SDS SDV SEFI SEMA SEO SES SFI SGCM SHO SI SIAB SIACM SIG RTN SIL SIR SIS SKIM SLA SLB SMCC SMEC SMPI SNSR SO2 SOC SOD SOH sol SP SPD SPI SPL SPO SPOUT SPRK_ACT SPS SPS SPS SRC SRG SRI SrPP SRS Satellite Digital Audio Radio System Serial Data Link Sensing and Diagnostic Module Satellite Digital Receiver System Satellite Discriminating Sensor Shock Dampening System Spark Delay Valve Sequential Electronic Fuel Injection (replaced with SFI) Specialty Equipment Market Association Special Equipment Option Service Engine Soon (replaced with MIL) Sequential (multiport) Fuel Injection Starter/Generator Control Module Super High Output System International Side Impact Air Bag Side Impact Air Bag Control Module Signal Return Shift Indicator Lamp Supplemental Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Sentry Key Imobilizer Module Short/Long Arm suspension Smart Junction Box Stepper Motor Cruise Control Single Module Engine Controller (replaced with PCM) Sequential Multi-Port Injection Sensor Sulphur Dioxide State Of Charge Side Object Detection State of Health Solenoid Splice Pack Speed Serial Peripheral Interface Smoke Puff Limiter Service Parts Operations Spark Output Spark Advance Actual Service Programming System Speed Signal Service Programming System Selective Ride Control Solar-Reflective Glass Service Reminder Indicator Self-reinforced PolyPropylene Supplemental Restraint System SRW SS SS SSM SSS SSV ST ST STAR STAR STC STC stdby STI STID STL STO STS SULEV SUV SVO SVS SVT sw SWB SWC SWPS SWS SXR syn sys T TAB TAC TACH TACM TAD TAP TAS TB TBC TBI TC TC TCC TCCS TCIL TCM Single Rear Wheel Shift Solenoid Speed Signal Suspension Steering Module Speed Sensitive Steering Shift Solenoid Valve Scan Tool Short Term (Fuel Trim) Self Test Automatic Readout (tester) Stolen Auto Recovery System Snap To Connect Step Timing Control Standby Self Test Input Station Identification Service Transmission Lamp Self Test Output Service Technicians Society Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle Sport Utility Vehicle Straight Vegetable Oil Service Vehicle Soon Special Vehicle Team Switch Short WheelBase (see SB) Steering Wheel Controls Steering Wheel Position Sensor SideWall tension Sensor Send and Receive Synchronize System Thermactor Air Bypass (replaced with AIRB) Throttle Actuator Control Tachometer Throttle Actuator Control Module Thermactor Air Divert (replaced with AIRD) Transmission Adaptive Pressure Trap Alert System Throttle Body Truck Body Controller (or Computer) Throttle Body Fuel Injection Transmission Control Turbocharger Torque Converter Clutch Toyota Computer Controlled System Transmission Control Indicator Lamp Transmission Control Module TCS TCS TDC TDI TED tele TEMP TFI TFP TFT TGS THEMIS THM THS TID TIIS TIM TIM TIS TOC TOP torq TOT TP TPA TPI TPM TPS TR T-RAC trans TRDU TRS TSA TSB TSI TSS TSS TT TTM TTS TV TV TVAM TVR TVRS TVS TVV Traction Control System Transmission Control Switch Top Dead Center Toyota Direct Ignition Thermo Electric Device Telescope Temperature Thick Film Integrated (replaced with DI) Transmission Fluid Pressure Transmission Fluid Temperature Top Gear Switch Thermal Management Intelligent System Turbo Hydra-Matic Transmission Hydraulic Switch Test Identification Thermal Imaging Inspection Station Tire Inflation Module Tire Inflation Monitor Techline Information System Transmission Oil Cooler HOME Torque Transmission Oil Temperature Throttle Position Terminal Positive Assurance Tuned Port Injection Tire Pressure Monitor Throttle Position Sensor Transmission Range Trailer Rotating Air Chamber Transmission/Transaxle Trailer Remote Diagnostic Unit Transmission Range Sensor Thorax Side Airbag Technical Service Bulletin Two Speed Idle Transmission Speed Sensor Turbine Shaft Speed Telltale Lamp Tilt and Telescope Module Transmission Temperature Switch (replaced with TOT) Television Throttle Valve Televison Antenna Module Turbine Vane Regulator Television and Radio Suppression Thermal Vacuum Switch Thermal Vacuum Valve TWC TWC+OC twtr TXV U U/H U/HEC UART UASID UD UDDS UIDI ULEV ULSD UMTS unlk USCAR UTD UTQG V V dif V2G VAC VAC VACS VAF VAF VAPS VAPS VASCO VAT VAT VATS VB VCC VCI VCIM VCL VCM VCM VCM VCRM VCT VDCS VDIS VDM VDM VDOT Three Way Catalyst Three Way Catalyst + Oxidation Catalyst Tweeter Thermal Expansion Valve Underhood Underhood Electrical Center Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter Units And Scaling Identification Underdrive Urban Dynamometer Driving Schedule Up-Integrated Direct Ignition Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel Universal Mobile Telecommunications System Unlock United States Council for Automotive Research Universal Theft Deterrent Uniform Tire Quality Grading Volts Voltage Difference Vehicle to Grid Vacuum Vehicle Access Code Vehicle Access Control System Vane Air Flow Volume Air Flow Variable Assist Power Steering Virtual Automotive Prototyping System Vehicle Application-Specific Computer Vane Air Temperature (replaced with IAT) Visual Authoring Tool Vehicle AntiTheft System Valve body Viscous Converter Clutch Vehicle Communication Interface Vehicle Communication Interface Mode Vehicle Communication Link Variable Cylinder Management Vehicle Communication Module Vehicle Control Module Variable Control Relay Module Variable Camshaft Timing Vehicle Dynamics Control System Vehicle Diagnostic Information System Vehicle Dynamics Module Vehicle Dynamics Monitor Variable Displacement Orifice Tube VDP VDR VDR VDS VDV VECI VEDR veh vel ver vert VES VF VGT VIC VICS VIIC VIN VIP VIU VLCM VLR vlv VMM VMRS VMV VMV VNT VNT VOTM VPWR VR VREF VRIS VRLA VRV VS VSC VSES vspd VSS VSV VTA VTD VTEC VTSS VVT-i VVTL-i Vehicle Dynamics Processor Vehicle Data Recorder Vehicle Dealer Recorder Valve Deactivation System Vacuum Delay Valve Vehicle Emission Control Information Vehicle Event Data Recorder Vehicle Velocity Version Vertical Variable Effort Steering Vacuum Flourescent Variable Geometry Turbocharger Virtual Image Cluster module Vehicle Information Communication System Vehicle Infrastructure Integration Consortium Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle Intrusion Protection Vehicle Interface Unit Variable Load Control Module Voltage Loop Reserve Valve Vehicle Measurement Module Vehicle Maintenance Reporting System Vacuum Modulator Valve Vapour Management Valve Variable Nozzle Turbine Variable Nozzle Turbocharger Vacuum Operated Throttle Modulator Vehicle Power Vacuum Regulator Voltage Reference Variable Resonance Induction System Valve Regulated Lead Acid Vacuum Reducer Valve Variable Speed Vehicle Stability Control Vehicle Stability Enhancement System Vehicle speed Vehicle Speed Sensor Vacuum Solenoid Valve Vehicle Theft Alarm Vehicle Theft Deterrent Variable (valve) Timing (and lift) Electronic Control Vehicle Theft Security System Variable Valve Timing with Intelligence Variable Valve Timing and Lift with Intelligence w/ W/B w/o W/P WAC warn WCF WDS WDS WGC WHL WIF WOT WSM WSS WU-OC WU-TWC WVO WVVWS X-valve xVDS Y yd ZEV /MIN °C °DK °F °KW °NW 1/CM3 1L 1R 2L 2R 2WD 3L 3R 4WAS 4WD With Wheelbase Without Water Pump Wide Open Throttle A/C Cutoff Warning Wireless Communication Framework Workbay Diagnostic System Worldwide Diagnostic System Wastegate Control Wheel Water In Fuel (sensor) Wide Open Throttle WorkShop Manual Wheel Speed Sensor Warmup Catalyst with Oxidation Catalyst Warmup Catalyst with Three Way Catalyst Waste Vegetable Oil Wireless Vehicle to Vehicle Warning System Expansion Valve Extended Vehicle Diagnostic System Yard Zero Emission Vehicle Please note that in many of the references provided, the SAE naming methods are not followed. This may be due to manufacturers not following the SAE protocols when providing acronyms and abbreviations, or because they are common usage. Whenever possible, most automotive engineers and technical information writers and providers familiarize themselves with SAE specifications J831 and J1930 for electric/electronic terms, SAE J604 for engines, SAE J1145 for emissions, J830 for fuel injection, J139 for ignition, J387 for lighting and J1213/1 for networking/multiplexing. Per minute, usually RPM, physical unit Degrees Celsius, physical unit Degrees throttle-valve angle, physical unit Degrees Fahrenheit, physical unit Degrees crankshaft, physical unit Degrees camshaft, physical unit 1/cm3, per cubic centimeter, unit Axle 1 (usually front axle), left side Axle 1 (usually front axle), right side Axle 2, left side Axle 2, right side 2-wheel drive Axle 3, left side Axle 3, right side Four wheel anti skid, traction control system for four-wheel drive vehicles, refer also to ASR 4-wheel drive 4WS 4X4 A A/D A1 A2/3 AA AAC AAP AAS AAV AB ABC ABD ABE ABS ABS 2 ABS 3 ABV AC ACC ACD ACM ACT ADA ADAM ADAPT ADB ADF ADN ADR ADS AEI AEU AFB AFI AFS Four-wheel steering. All 4 wheels are steered, not just the front wheels. Vehicle with 4 wheels, all of which are driven (all-wheel drive). See also 4WD. Ampere, physical unit, or Austria Analog/digital, usually A/D converter: converts analog signals (such as speed or oxygen sensor voltage) to digital signals that can be processed by a computer Axle 1, usually front axle Axles 2/3, rear axle(s) Automatically triggered alarm Auxiliary-air control valve Acceleration auxiliary pump Drive-off assistant Activated charcoal filter shutoff valve Airbag, usually proper name Active body control, chassis, see also ADS Automatic braking differential, usually proper name General operating licence, model approval of car for operation on public roads Anti-Blocking System, usually proper name Anti-Blocking System separate, system name, proper name Anti-Blocking System integrated in brake booster, system name, proper name Auxiliary-air valve or Automatic blocking prevention, another term for ABS Air conditioning, air conditioner, or Alternating current Adaptive cruise control Active centre differential, automatic limited-slip differential (Mitsubishi) Airbag Control Module Air charge temperature. Temperature of charge air with turbocharger. Atmospheric-pressure dependent full-load stop with distributor injection pumps Advanced dynamic aid mechanism, mechanical braking assistant (Teves). See also BAS. Adaptation, adaption Automatic differential brake. BMW system replacing conventional limitedslip differentials (ensures traction by braking wheels). Subfunction of DSC (BMW ESP). Atmospheric pressure sensor Yemen Automatic distance control, proper name (VW), or Trigger duration control Automatic throttle-valve actuator or Active driving system or Adaptive damping system Advance electronic ignition, fully electronic ignition system Outside Europe Atmospheric-pressure dependent start-of-delivery Air-supported fuel injection Advanced front-lighting system. Variable light distribution via movable AG AGN AGR AGRV AHK AHM AHS AHV AI AICC AIV AK AKEK AKF AKS AKSE AKT ALB ALC ALDA ALDL ALFB ALG ALR ALU ALV ALWR AM AMIC AMR ANC AND AOS AP APB APS ARA ARD ARF ARFR reflectors Automatic transmission Exhaust-gas aftertreatment Exhaust-gas recirculation Exhaust-gas recirculation valve Trailer coupling, or Active rear-axle kinematics Auxilliary Heater Module Alcohol sensor Trailer brake valve Air injection Autonomous intelligent cruise control (speed and distance) Air injection valve Automatic clutch. Clutch operates when driving off, shifting, and stopping. Automatic child-seat detection, usually integrated into an airbag system Activated charcoal filter Automatic clutch system. Clutch engagement/disengagement is automatic. The clutch pedal is no longer needed. Used for example in Renault Twingo; see also EKS, or Active headrest system (BMW) Automatic child-seat detection Active, or Current Automatic load-dependent braking force control Adaptive light control. The headlight illumination is distributed variably according to the driving situation (city, country, motorway). (BMW) Absolute measurement, boost-pressure dependent full-load stop Assembly Line Diagnostic Link, Opel diagnostic plug Atmospheric pressure and load-dependent start-of-delivery Axle load sensor Automatic longitudinal control Arithmetic and logic unit (microcomputer), proper name Axle load distribution (drive-off aid) Automatic headlight vertical aim control Central America Automotive Multimedia Interface Collaboration, Gremium zur Entwicklung eines Multimediastandards, besteht im wesentlichen aus führenden Automobilherstellern Drive torque control Active noise control. System actively influences the intake noise, reducing it by about 15 dB. Logical AND operator Automatic Ocupant Sensing Air pump Active parking brake. Teves system containing interface to electronics, with driver-assistance functions such as drive-off assistance, parking aid, and immobilizer. Autopilot system Anti-jerking control Active jerking suppression Exhaust-gas recirculation Exhaust-gas recirculation rate ARMADA ARMIN ARR ART AS ASC ASC+T ASD ASF ASG ASM ASM ASMS AS-NO ASP ASR ASR 2 ASR 3 AS-T ASV AT ATB ATF ATG ATL ATWS AU AUS AUS AUT AV AW AWG AWK AWN AWR AWS AY AYC AZG B BB.C.D.D. B.P.T. Triggering unit for restraint systems with external differentiated triggering. Airbag system from DaimlerChrysler. Trigger unit for restraint systems with integrated emergency-call control Exhaust-gas recirculation control Distance-based cruise control Air intake or Towing protection or South America Automatic stability control, controlled force transmission Automatic stability control, regulated force transmission with traction control Automatic limited-slip differential, usually proper name Audi Space Frame, special construction for aluminium frame in Audi A2 and A8 Attachment control unit or Semi-automatic transmission Asynchronous machine Alarm Siren Module Automatic stability management system. See also ESP. Exhaust-gas sensor for NOx (nitrogen oxide) content Shutoff valve for ASR brake control Transmission slip control, usually proper name Transmission slip control, separate, system name, proper name Transmission slip control, integrated, system name, proper name Exhaust-gas sensor for temperature Air switching valve, air intake valve or Trailer control valve Automatic transmission Exhaust-gas temperature limitation Exhaust-gas temperature sensor or Automatic transmission fluid Replacement transmission Exhaust-gas turbocharger Anti-theft warning system (Opel) Exhaust-gas inspection Australia Ultrasonic Alarm System Automatic transmission Outlet valve or Shutoff valve Drive shaft Evaluation switching unit Spare piston, used if proper piston does not function ASA Workshop Network, proper name Distance warning radar Evaluation switching unit (Bosch KH) Lateral acceleration. A=acceleration, Y=lateral direction Active yaw control. Rear-axle limited-slip differential (Mitsubishi). See also ACD. Adaptive cylinder equalisation. Quantity equalisation control. Internal combustion engine (petrol) or Bank or Belgium Battery negative voltage Vacuum controlled idle air correction Pressure control valve B+ BA BAR BAS BBA BBR BBUS BBV BC BCM BD BDE BDM BEA BEV BF BFA BF-AB BFL BFS BG BHKZ BIP BKL BKR BKU BKV BLDC BLS BLU BM BMR BOU BPA BPS BR BRP BS BSA BSU Battery positive voltage Acceleration sensor or Brake assistant (Mercedes Benz) bar, physical unit Brake assistant system Service brake system. Enables the driver to reduce the speed of a vehicle in steps during operation (including to standstill). In addition to the service brake system, a vehicle can have a parking brake, a retarder system, or an auxiliary braking system. A service brake system can be a single- or multiple-circuit system and can work mechanically, hydraulically, or pneumatically. Wideband noise test, method for testing potentiometers Body Bus Service-brake valve. Component of service brake system. See also BBA. Blink code Body control module (Opel and GM) Bd: baud. Unit for data transmission rate. 1 baud is 1 bit/second. Petrol direct injection Petrol/diesel speed measurement module Bosch Emissions Analysis, product name for exhaust-gas tester (Bosch) Battery electric vehicle Passenger, or passenger-side Passenger airbag. See also BF-AB. Passenger airbag Brake fluid level Passenger side Brake assembly, integrated ABS, or Bulgaria Battery high voltage capacitor ignition Start pulse Brake indicator light Braking force control Braking force support Power brakes Brushless direct current motor Brake light switch Brake light suppression. Activated when the brake assistant carries out a "preliminary charge". The main brake cylinder is actuated, leading to actuation of the light switch. Since the driver has not braked, switch-on of the brake light must be suppressed Reference mark Braking torque control Brake operating unit, controls and activates the brakes Start of paraffin precipitation. Also called cloud point. Temperature at which paraffin crystals precipitate out of diesel fuel. Brake test stand Brake control for ASR or Brazil Wideband noise test, method for testing potentiometers Brake disc or Acceleration sensor Brake system analysis, product name for brake test stand (Bosch) Special brake inspection BT BTC BTS BV BVA BVSV BWN BZ BZM BZW C C.R. C3/B7 CAA CAL CAN CANDI CAN-H CAN-HI CAN-L CAN-LO CARB CARIN CAS CAS CAT CB CBC CC CCM CCW CD CDCR CDI CDL CDN CELIS CEM CFG CFI CFPP CGI CH Brake drum Bosch traffic controller, traffic monitoring system Battery disconnect switch (Mercedes) Brake valve Brake wear indicator Bimetallic-controlled vacuum switching valve or Bimetallic vacuum switching valve Bosch Workshop Network, proper name Brake cylinder Reference mark respectively, or, and/or Capacitor, capacitance, or Chassis (OBD error codes, for example) or Cuba Compression ratio C3/B7 signal (speed signal for trip recorder) Clean Air Act (US exhaust-gas regulations) California Controller Area Network, mini-network for exchanging data between computers, proper name Can Diagnostic Interface CAN High. One of the two data lines in the CAN bus system. See also CAN. CAN High. One of the two data lines in the CAN bus system. See also CAN. CAN Low. One of the two data lines in the CAN bus system. See also CAN. CAN Low. One of the two data lines in the CAN bus system. See also CAN. California Air Resources Board (US air-pollution authority), proper name Autopilot system, Mercedes Computer aided service, proper name Collision Avoidance Catalytic converter Vacuum control of starting mixture Cornering brake control Cruise control. See also ACC really ccm or cm3, cubic centimeters, unit of volume Counter clockwise, e.g. for indicating direction of rotation of engine Compact disc Compact Disc Changer Rear Common Rail direct injection (in Mercedes and MCC) Central door locking, central locking system limited to doors (Opel) Canada Central lighting system (Hella) Centralised Electronic Module (Volvo) Configuration Cylinder-individual injection system, proper name Cold filter plugging point (for diesels) Stratified charge gasoline injection, petrol direct injection with stratified charge through throttle valve and with compressor charging (Mercedes) Hydrocarbon (normally HC). In conjunction with exhaust-gas systems, HC CH4 CI CID CID CIFI CIM CIN CKP CMH CMP CNG CNS CO CO2 COMAND CPS CPU CPV CPX CR CRC CRI CRIN CRP CRS CRT CRW CS CSCV CTG CTS CTX CV CVN CVT is understood to be the portion of unburned fuel in the exhaust, or Switzerland (Confoederatio Helvetica) Methane, main component of natural gas (90%), compressed as fuel for natural-gas-powered cars. See also CNG Ivory Coast Camshaft identification (position) sensor Colour Info Display Cylinder-individual fuel injection, usually proper name Column Intergration Module Calibration identification number. Part of OBD, consists of 3 letters and at most 12 digits. Can indicate hardware level, for example. Crankshaft positioning sensor Mixture preheating Camshaft positioning sensor Compressed natural gas, fuel for vehicles with gas-powered engines Combustion noise sensor, measures combustion noises (knock sensor) Carbon monoxide. Poisonous gas present in exhaust gas. Produced during combustion of carbon with insufficient oxygen, or Colombia Carbon dioxide, non-poisonous gas produced during combustion, also known as greenhouse gas Cockpit management and data systems. System for data exchange and driver information management. Camshaft position/speed sensor / Crankshaft position sensor Central processing unit (microprocessor) Constant pressure valve CPx: high-pressure pump of a Common Rail diesel system, such as CP2. It is used in commercial vehicles. Common Rail. See CRS. Cyclic redundancy check. Method for generating a checksum, proper name Common Rail injector. Injector of a Common Rail system, comparable to the injection valve of a conventional injection system. Car radio identification number Common Rail pump. Special high-pressure pump for the Common Rail system, or Car phone (Opel) Common Rail system. Special diesel direct-injection system in which the fuel is distributed to the injectors via a common line (Common Rail) under high pressure. Master computer or Continuous catalytic converter regeneration by burn off at 300°C with after-injection Common Rail parameters (also CR-W) Crankshaft RPM control valve CAN tester (Mercedes) Cooling temperature sensor, Kühlmittel-Temperatursensor Continuously variable transaxle Check valve, shutoff valve, throttling non-return valve Calibration verification number. Part of OBD, contains the checksums for parameter settings, for example. Continuously variable transmission CW CZ D D3 D4 DA DAB DBC DBE DBG DBR DBV DC DCU DD DDA DDE DDM DDM DDS DECT DEE DF DFA DFB DFC DFHL DFHR DFM DFS DFVL DFVR DG DGI DHK DI DI/DIST DIA DIAGK Drag coefficient, characteristic value for aerodynamics or drag, determines drag together with frontal area of vehicle or clockwise, e.g. for indicating direction of rotation of engine Czech Republic Diesel engine or Decimal number or Drive (position of automatictransmission selector lever) or Germany German exhaust-gas standard, parallel to European standard. Corresponds largely to EU3. See EU3 and EURO3. German exhaust-gas standard, parallel to European standard. Corresponds largely to EU4. See EU4 and EURO4. Boost pressure dependent full-load stop Digital audio broadcasting Dynamic brake control Roof operating unit, control unit in Mercedes, usually proper name Flow limiter Retarder (sustained action brake) or Retarder relay Pressure limiting valve Direct current or DaimlerChrysler Diesel control unit or Dosing control unit. Unit for injection of urea (serves to reduce NOx). Fuel pressure limiter Digital directional antenna, special antenna which blocks out radio wave reflection interference Digital Diesel Electronics, system name, usually proper name, or Direct data exchange Engine speed versus alternator residual ripple or driver door module (Opel) Drivers Door Module Diesel theft protection Digital enhanced cordless telecommunications, standard for data transmission, usually proper name Digital engine electronics RPM sensor, or Pressure sensor, or Direct-fire, distributorless coil ignition with double ignition coil Speed sensor output Flow limiter (Common Rail) or Dynamic start-of-delivery setting Deceleration fuel control Speed sensor, left rear Speed sensor, right rear Dynamo field monitor. Output for recording dynamo field Double-spark coil, supplies two cylinders Speed sensor, left front Speed sensor, right front Speed sensor, or Speed sensor for transmission input speed Direct gasoline injection Nozzle holder combination Direct (diesel) injection, system name, usually proper name Distributor type Diagnosis Diagnosis K line, communication line DIAGL DIGI DIGIJET DIGIPLEX DIGNITION DIN DIO DIS DISA DK DKA DKE DKG DKI DKP DKR DKS DKV DLB DLC DLI DLK DLOC DLS DLWR DM DM3/H DME DMM DMS DMV DOHC DP DPF DPFE DPHI DQ DR DRM DRS DRV DS DSA DSB DSC DSE Diagnosis L line, signalling line Digiplex (Marelli) Digitally controlled fuel injection, system name, proper name Fully electronic ignition system, system name, proper name Electronic ignition system, system name, proper name German Industrial Standard Data input/output. Interface for exchanging data in both directions. Direct ignition system, proper name Differential intake manifold system (switchable, variable-length intake manifold) Throttle valve or Denmark Throttle valve actuator, Ecotronic Throttle valve incrementation bit Throttle valve sensor, detects current position of throttle Throttle valve actual value. Current throttle-valve voltage Throttle valve potentiometer Throttle valve reduction or Throttle valve reduction bit Throttle valve switch Throttle valve preset Compressed-air brake Data link connector. Diagnosis connection Distributorless ignition Dynamic steering correction Device location, Einbaulage einer Komponente Digital idle stabilisation Dynamic headlight vertical aim control dm: decimeter DM: Diagnosis module dm3/H: cubic decimeters per stroke, unit Digital Motor Electronics (Motronic), system name, proper name Digital multimeter Elongation measurement sensor Diesel solenoid valve Double overhead camshaft, usually part of engine designation Dashpot, or Throttle valve closing damper Diesel particle filter Delta pressure feedback electronic system or Differential pressure feedback, EGR dphi, delta phi, difference angle. See also PHI. dQ: delta quantity, difference quantity. See also Q. Pressure regulator Pressure regulator module Rotation rate sensor, sensor for vehicle dynamics control Pressure regulator valve Pressure switch or Pressure sensor Dynamic stability assistance Pressure sensor in/for combustion chamber Dynamic stability control Thermal-expansion material element, expands or contracts when heated DSG DSM DSP DSS DSTC DSU DSV DTC DTI DTR DV DVD DVH DWA DWS DYN DZ DZG DZV E EA EAG EAI EAK EAS EAV EBC EBCV EBD EBM EBS EBV EC ECABS ECC ECD ECE ECI ECM ECO ECON RPM target value sensor Drivers Seat Module Display, or Dynamic shift program (automatic transmission), or Digital sound package (VW audio equipment variant), or Digital sound processor, special processor for digital processing of audio signals Pressure-jump switch Dynamic stability and traction control Pressure sensor for ambient pressure Pressure control valve Diagnostic trouble code Diesel direct-injection with distributor pump (Opel) Distronic. Distance control system (Mercedes) Pressure supply, or Throttle device Digital versatile disc. Storage medium with significantly higher storage capacity than a conventional CD. Pressure valve holder Theft warning system, BMW-specific designation Rotation angle sensor Dynamic Breakthrough ignition or Algeria RPM sensor Digital ignition, fully electronic Electrical fan, or Fuel-injection engine, or Economy (shifting program for automatic transmissions), or Spain (Espana) Original equipment Electronic automatic transmission Electronic advanced ignition, electronic ignition-curve control, ELZ Kenya Electronically autonomous starting system or electronic actuation system, usually trade name or electronic air suspension (VAG) Element shutoff valve. Shuts off an individual element of the high-pressure pump in the Common Rail system. Electronic brake force control (see EBD and EBV) Electrical auxiliary air control valve Electronic braking differential or Electronic brake force distribution (see also EBC and EBV) Electronic brake management system. Optimises driving stability, traction, and braking function (BMW) Electronic braking system Electronic brake force distribution (see also EBD and EBC) Ecuador Electronic air cushioning, combined with ABS Electronic climate control, electronically controlled air conditioner (Opel) Electronically controlled deceleration Economic Commission of Europe, proper name Electronically Controlled Injection, system name, usually proper name Electronic Control Module, system name, usually proper name Ecotronic, system name, usually proper name ECOn: Electronic carburetor, n=version, usually proper name ECONZ ECT ECU EDC EDG EDIS EDIS 4 EDR EDS EDW EEC EEC IV EECS EEM EEPROM EES EFI EFP EFS EGAS EGD EGE EGN EGO EGR EGS EHA EHAB EHB EHCM EHPS EHR EHS EHU EHSW EI EKE EKM EKP EKRG EKS ECOnZ: Electronic carburetor and electronic ignition, n=version number, usually proper name Engine coolant temperature, or temperature sensor Electronic control unit, proper name Electronic diesel control, usually proper name Electronic diesel control with integrated transmission control. MCC control unit, proper name. Electronic documentation and information system (Bosch) EEC IV with distributorless ignition system (Ford) Electronic diesel control NFZ-DB Electronic differential lock, usually proper name Electronic anti-theft warning system or Electronic pressure transducer Fully electronic engine control or Electronic ignition timing, proper name Electronic engine control system IV (Ford), system name, proper name Fuel vapour emission control system Electrical energy management. Higher-order system that coordinates the interaction of the generator, battery, voltage converter, drive train, and loads. See also EES and VSC. Electrically erasable programmable read-only memory, proper name Electrically unlocked starting quantity, or Electrical energy systems (onboard network of the future (42V generator for electromagnetic valves, for example, 14V DCDC converter for rest of network) Electronic fuel injection, usually proper name Electronic accelerator pedal, proper name Single-spark coil, supplying one cylinder Electronic accelerator pedal, proper name (electronic throttle control, ETC) Electronically regulated shock absorption Electronic air dryer unit EGn: EGAS control unit, n=version, usually proper name Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensor, unbeheizte Lambdasonde Exhaust gas recirculation Electronic transmission control Electronic automatic heater, usually proper name Electrohydraulic shutoff Electrohydraulic brake Electrohydraulic control module Electrohydraulic power steering Electrohydraulic lifting control Electrohydraulic control module Entertainment Head Unit Electrohydraulic positioner Electronic ignition Electronic fuel injection, proper name Electronic clutch management Electric fuel pump Simple short-circuit ring sensor Electronic clutch system. Clutch engagement and disengagement is automatic. The clutch pedal is no longer needed. See also AKS. ELAB ELB ELD ELF ELFI ELR ELRA ELS ELSA ELV EL-V ELWIS ELZ EMAB EMB EMC EMF EMI EML EMR EMS EMSE EMV ENG ENG FAIL ENR EOBD EOL EP EPA EPAS EPB EPB EPC EPI EPK EPROM EPS Electrical idle shutoff valve Electronically controlled brake Electrical load-peak damping Electronic air cushioning Electronic vehicle identification. Component of VW ELSA service information system. Electrical ignition system with ignition curve adjustment or Electronic idle control Electronic automatic restraint. Automatic seat belts (VW) Electronic idle stabilisation Electronic service information system. VW system for authorised workshops (garages). Comprises the components ELFI, ELWIS, and ETKA. Electrical air valve, or Electronic steering or steering-column lock. See also ESL. Electronically controlled carburetor Electronic shop information system. Component of the VW ELSA service information system. Electronic ignition Shutoff by electromotor Electromechanical brake Electromagnetic compatibility (see also EMV) Electromechanical parking brake. Injection volume indicator Electronic engine performance control, proper name Electronic volume reduction Electronic engine control, proper name Electromagnetic start enable Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Engine type (code letters), or Engine Engine failures, diagnosis line for outputting errors Electronic level control European on-board diagnosis, internal vehicle diagnosis with external tester conforming to European guidelines. Serves primarily to record exhaust-gas related faults. Usually trade name End of line, usually in conjunction with end-of-line programming Adjustment point Environmental Protection Agency, air purity monitoring organisation Electric power-assisted steering Electropneumatic brake Electronic Park Brake Electronic power control or Electronic pedal control (such as with MEMotronic systems without mechanical throttle cable) Exhaust Port Injection, Nacheinspritzung in Auslasskanal (Toyota) Electropneumatic kit Erasable programmable read-only memory, programmable or erasable with UV light, proper name Extended park position, or Injection pump test bench, sometimes used as a product identification (such as EPS 944) EPSV EPT EPW ER ERE ERW ERWIN ES ESA ESA/IZA ESC ESG ESGN ESL ESP ESPV ESR ESS ESSD EST ESV ET ETC ETKA ETM ETS ETV EU EU3 EU4 EUI EUP Electrical injection adjustment Electronic pressure transmission Electro-pneumatic transducer, serves to transform electrical signals into pneumatic signals such as in boost-pressure regulation Energy reserve Electronic inline injection system (special engine control) or Electrical regulator Energy reserve with voltage converter Electronic repair and workshop information. VW electronic service information system for independent workshops (garages) and fleet operators. Information offering is restricted compared to ELSA. Electronic control unit or El Salvador Emissions system analysis, product name for exhaust-gas tester (Bosch) or Electronic spark advance Map ignition, ignition coil in distributor Escape key on PC or Map ignition or Electronic spark control, electronic ignition control up to knock region, with knock sensor Single-pane safety glass or Electronic switching unit for trailer detection (used in brake systems) ESGn: Special equipment, e.g., NWS, ETS, KGE, n=version no. Electronic steering lock. See also ELV. Electronic stability program, another designation for vehicle-dynamics control (FDR), usually proper name Electrical injection adjustment Electronic slip reduction, another name for ASR, or Electrical sunroof, electrically operated sunroof (or lifting roof) Electronic suspension systems. Continental Teves electronic air cushioning system. The system adapts automatically to vehicle load conditions, has continuously variable damping, and works together with ESP. Electrical steel sunroof Electronic spark timing, electronic map ignition control. See also MSTS Feed valve or Injection valve Egypt Electronic throttle control, usually proper name or Electronic traction control Electronic parts catalogue. Component of the VW ELSA service information system. Electronic transmission management, usually proper name Electronic thermostat control, usually proper name or Electronic traction system, see ETC Electronic throttle valve European Union European exhaust-gas standard, valid from 2000 (levels: HC 0.2, CO 2.3, NOx 0.15) European exhaust-gas standard, valid from 2005 (levels: HC 0.1, CO 1.0, NOx 0.08) Electronic unit injector, injection nozzle of pump-nozzle system (diesel injection) Electronic unit pump, diesel pump of pump line nozzle system (diesel EURO3 EURO4 EUV EV EV1 EV2 EVA EVAP EVE EVR EWD EWL EWM EWMA EWS EX EZ EZE EZF EZF-H EZF-I EZK EZ-K EZL EZL-H EZS EZV F F/P FA FAB FAC FAP FAS FAT FB FBA FBB injection) European exhaust-gas standard, valid from 2000 (levels: HC 0.2, CO 2.3, NOx 0.15) European exhaust-gas standard, valid from 2005 (levels: HC 0.1, CO 1.0, NOx 0.08) Electro-reversing valve Injection valve or Inlet valve of pressure control valve or Inlet valve of ABS system Injection valve for high pressure Injection valve for low pressure Electrical full-load stop or Emergency valve assistance, safety valve Fuel vapor emission control Electronic distributor injection system (special engine control) Electronic vacuum regulator Single-coil actuator, servomotor with one winding External warning lamp Electronic selector-lever module. Control unit in Mercedes, usually proper name Exponential weighted moving average, misfire detection during last 10 driving cycles Electronic immobilizer Exhaust (or outlet, exhaust-gas recirc. valve, exhaust manifold) Electronic ignition, usually proper name Electronic central control unit, usually proper name Electronic ignition system, map-controlled Electronic ignition system with map, trigger by Hall sensor Electronic ignition system with map, trigger by inductive sensor Electronic ignition with knock control Electronic ignition timing with knock controls, proper name Electronic ignition system with characteristic curves Electronic ignition with characteristic curves, trigger by Hall sensor Electronic ignition switch Electronic ignition timing France Fuel pump Front axle Failcode Airbag. Output line for error codes for airbag system (Mazda) Failcode Air Conditioning. Output line for error codes for air conditioner (Mazda) Accelerator pedal or Vehicle analysis protocol. Log maintained by tester during diagnosis. Can be printed and given to vehicle owner as evidence of repairs performed.. Driver-assistance system Failcode Automatic Transmission. Output line for error codes for transmission control (Mazda) Fast burn, rapid spread of flame front or Start-of-delivery, key parameter in diesel injection systems or Remote control Parking-brake system (usually hand brake) Start-of-delivery blocking FBG FBKW FBN FBR FBS FBV FC FCKW FCV FD FDI FDR FDS FE FEC FEN FES FFG FFR FGB/AGB FGB/GBA FGG FGR FH FHE FHM FI FICD FIN FIS FJI FKT FKTSCH FLA FM FMN FMVSS FN FP FPK FPM FPR Start-of-delivery sensor Crankshaft angle at start-of-delivery Start of delivery, normal Start-of-delivery control Driving enabling system (Mercedes), or Failcode Brake System. Output line for error codes for ABS system (Mazda) Parking brake valve Fault (error) code Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC). Gaseous chemical compound that destroys the ozone layer. Contained in old refrigerants (R12) for air conditioners. Fuel cell vehicle. Vehicle with fuel-cell drive, up to now only a Ford prototype. Date of manufacture Fuel direct injection, gasoline direct injection, refer also to GDI Trip computer or Vehicle dynamics control Ford diagnostic system Delivery units, parameter for determining delivered fuel amount Front Electrical Centre Failcode Engine. Output line for error codes for engine control unit (Mazda) Spark energy control Accelerator pedal Vehicle master computer. Diagnostic gateway in vehicle, installed in combined instruments or central electrical system. Also contains the immobilizer. Speed limiter / automatic speed limiter, usually proper name Speed limiter / speed limiting system, usually proper name Speed sensor Speed control, usually proper name Power window Road and obstacle detection Power window motor Filter Fast-idle control device Finland Vehicle information system. Product designation (such as FIS 215) Fiji Islands Function Function switch Vehicle performance analysis, product name for performance test stand (Bosch), or Spring-loaded idle stop Vehicle management Delivery volume normal Federal motor vehicle safety standard Vehicle level Accelerator pedal or Delivery pump Freely programmable combined instruments Accelerator pedal module Fuel pump relay FR FRS FS FSA FSD FSG FSK FSR FSS FTCO FV FWA FWI FZ FZG FZK FZR G G/SEC G/ZYL GA GATES GB GBA GBR GDB GDI GDL GDV GEN GER GGF GGS GHD GID GK GM GMA GMR GND GOL GPS GR FR signal: provides engine or engine/transmission control unit with information about generator load. Freewheel pulley Driving-mode switch or Driver side Vehicle system analysis, product name for engine tester (Bosch) Folding sunroof Chassis control unit or Fill-level sensor Frequency shift keying Driving stability control Delivery signal sensor, or Flexible service system Flat tachograph (new, flat design), Mercedes Filling valve Chassis analysis. Sometimes also used as product designation (such as FWA 400) Vehicle-travel pulse number Vehicle Vehicle Vane compressor Vehicle controller, ESP system component g: Acceleration of gravity, or gram, physical unit G: G-signal : crankshaft signal for TDC, 4 signals for the control unit per distributor rotation g/sec: grams per second, unit g/Zyl: grams per cylinder, unit for mass per cylinder Basic adaptation or Guarantee Global automotive telematic standard Yawing moment restriction or Great Britain Seat belt positioner drive Seat belt positioner Regulated differential brake Gasoline direct injection, designation for petrol direct injection systems or vehicle models with this system. Usually proper name. Gas pressure lamp (Audi) Constant pressure valve Generator Germany ggf.: possibly, if necessary Transmission group switch Housing cover Graphic information display (Opel) Glow plug Basic module, or Gear motor, or General Motors, proper name (name of vehicle manufacturer) Yawing moment buildup delay Mixture regulator Ground Persian Gulf states Global Positioning System, satellite system for locating a vehicle gr: large Gr: Group GR: Gas retention, or Greece GRA GRV GS GS 1.2 GSG GSH GSK GSM GSR GSS GST GSY GUS GW GWK GZS H HA HAC HAI HAS HAU HBA HBZ HC HD HDC HDEV HDF HDI HDK HDP HDS HE HEGO HEI HEV HF HFG HFM Speed control system. Alternative term for cruise control. Constant-volume valve Independent electronic transmission control, usually proper name, or Belt tensioner Electronic transmission control, Version 1.2, system name, proper name Speed sensor Gas sensor hydrocarbon, hydrocarbon sensor Sheathed element glow plug Global system for mobile communication Belt tensioner, usually proper name Transmission shift lock or Seatbelt buckle switch Stepped start volume Speed symbol. Specification on tyres for allowable speed, alphabetic. See also Speed Index Belt tensioner or Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Gateway. PC or computer that connects and controls data exchange between two networks. Transmission converter clutch Glow duration control unit h: hours H: hexadecimal number, or stroke, or Hungary Hydraulic stop or Rear axle or Hydraulic modulator for ABS Height compensation Hot-air inlet Hand brake switch Automatic heating Hydraulic brake assistant or Hydraulically operated equalisation or Auxiliary brake system Master brake cylinder High compression or Version with high compression ratio or Hydrocarbon Heating wire or Lifting roof Hill descent control. Special system that maintains speed downhill. Works using brake intervention at about 5 mph (8 km/h) (BMW and Rover offroad vehicles) High-pressure injection valve Remote boot-lid release High-pressure direct injection Half-differential short-circuit ring travel sensor High-pressure pump Urea metering system, used with diesel vehicles to prevent or reduce soot emissions Main injection Heated exhaust-gas oxygen sensor High performance ignition system, transistorized ignition, contactless ignition High-pressure injection valve High frequency Hand-operated gas delivery, for example in special vehicles for handicapped drivers Hot-film air-mass sensor or Special engine control in which load detection HH HHC HHT HIC HID HK HKD HKZ HL HLM HO2S HP HPA HPDI HPI HR HRA HSCAN HSPV HSV HT HU HW HYAB HZ HZR I I1 I2 IAC IAM IC ICC ICE ICM ICM ID IDI IDIS IDS takes place via a hot-film air-mass sensor HH division, 4/4 division of brake circuit: circuits 1 and 2 brake all wheels. Hill Holder Control, ESP system component Hand-held tester (such as KTS500 or PMS100) Hot idle compensation Hill descent (sensor). Sensor that registers downgrades or vehicle rolling. See HDC. Height correction or Hong Kong High-voltage trigger diode, special diode installed in ignition coils High-voltage capacitor ignition Left rear Hot-wire air-mass sensor Heated oxygen (O2) sensor Hydraulic pump hPa: hectopascal, physical unit High pressure direct injection High-pressure injection. Direct-injection petrol engine used in Citroen and Peugeot. Comparable with GDI. Hybrid control, or Right rear, or Croatia Rear window washing system High-speed controller area network. CAN bus with high transmission rate (Opel). See also CAN, LSCAN, and MSCAN. Hydraulic injection timing device High-voltage distribution or Hydraulic start lock HT division. 4/2 division of brake circuits: circuit 1 brakes all wheels, circuit 2 the front wheels Major inspection Hardware Hydraulic shutoff device HZ: Master brake cylinder Hz: hertz, physical unit Heating control. Simple type of air conditioner. Italy Incremental system with one sensor Incremental system with two sensors Idle air control, i.e. idle speed control, for injection engines Independent after-market. Service or spare-parts dealers independent of vehicle manufacturer. Integrated circuit Intelligent cruise control, Nissan distance control system; see also ACC. Ignition control electronics, electronic ignition system Ignition control module, or Integrated chassis management, BMW vehicledynamics control with trend-setting technology Infotainment Module Identifier, bei CAN-Bus-Systemen eine Art Address-Byte, das angibt, für wen ein Datenblock bestimmt ist oder Identifikation Indirect (diesel) injection Integrated driver information system, similar to navigation system Interactive dynamic driving system IFS IFZ IG IHE IHKA IHR IIA IL ILV IMA IMM IMMO IMP IN INA IND INFOANZ INJ INT INZ IPBEC IPS IR IRF IRM IRQ IRS IS ISA ISC ISDN ISF ISIS ISO ISO-EGO ISO-HEGO ISS Inertia fuel shutoff. Safety fuel shutoff, or Independent front-wheel suspension Infrared central locking Pulse or increment transmitter, or Ignition Integrated hydroelectronics unit. Control electronics, hydraulic generator, and electric motor in Citroen Hydraktiv chassis. Integrated heating and air conditioning system (BMW) Heating control, usually proper name Integrated ignition system Israel Integrated quiet-running system Integrated engine assistant (special Honda engine control), or Injector quantity analysis Immobilizer Immobilizer Pulse(s) Inlet (intake) manifold or valve Information display for ASR systems India Information display for ASR systems Injector. Injection jet or valve in Common Rail diesel system Integrator Central injection Instrument Panel Body Electrical Centre Intelligent Protection System, integrated two-stage airbag system with retractable pedals, head/shoulder airbags, and active headrests. Used in Ford Mondeo. Individual control with commercial-vehicle ABS systems, or Infrared, or Iran Interior filter Individual control, modified, with commercial-vehicle ABS systems Iraq Interior protection Iceland Idle speed correction or Intelligent speed adaptation: Use of a GPS system and traffic-sign database to automatically regulate speed (system still in test phase) Idle speed control or Idle compensation Integrated Services Digital Network: digital telephone and data network with integrated services Vehicle information system Intelligent safety system. System with multiple airbags, pyrotechnically triggered headrests, seat-belt tensioners and intelligent electronics (BMW) International Organisation for Standardisation Isolated Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensor, isolierte unbeheizte Lambdasonde (mit Massekabel) Isolated Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensor, isolierte beheizte Lambdasonde (mit Massekabel) Joint venture (Bosch, Michelin) for developing integrated vehicle dynamics ISU ITGS IVLAN IWG IWZ IZA IZV J JA JET JOBD JTS JW K KA KAM KAT KB KBA KBZ K-CAN KD KDS KE KE-MOTRONIC KEN KF KFB KFMG KFZ KG KG/H KGE KIW K-JETRONIC KL KLA KM KMA KMM KMMG KMV KOM systems Intelligent switching unit (Siemens) Intelligent traffic guidance system (Mercedes) In Vehicle Local Area Network Inductive travel sensor Incremental angle/time sensor, rotation-angle sensor Integrated ignition system Infrared central locking Japan Jamaica Jet, Jetronic: injection system, usually proper name Japanese OBD, OBD standard for Japan Jet thrust stoichiometric. Direct-injection petrol engine (Alfa) Company car(s) k: small K: channel K-line: bidirectional line between control unit and tester Knee airbag Keep-alive memory Catalytic converter Wire harness Federal Motor Vehicle Office (Germany) Combination brake cylinder Body CAN bus. Low-speed CAN bus for comfort-system and body electronics. See also PT-CAN and SI-BUS. Kickdown or Customer service Kickdown switch Continuous injection, usually proper name Continuous electronic injection system, usually proper name KEn: Jetronic, continuous, with electronic extended-function unit, n=version, usually proper name Fuel filter Fuel filter, petrol or Comfort zone Continuous delivery-volume meter Motor vehicle kg: kilogram, physical unit, or Keyless Go (access to vehicle and engine start without key) kg/h: kilograms per hour, unit Crankcase ventilation Combined instruments with service-interval indicator. See also SIA. Continuous injection system, usually proper name KL or Kl: Terminal Automatic climate control km: kilometer, physical unit KM: small engine Continuous volume analysis, product name (Bosch) Continuous volume meter, checks fuel delivery Continuous volume meter, closed Refrigerant compressor Commercial bus and rental vehicles KOMP KPA KPN KR KRF KRS K-RWG KS KSA KSB KSE KSH KSP KSS KSV KSZ KTF KU KU/GN KUKO KVA KVD KVR KVRS KVRV KVS KW KWH KWP 2000 KWS KWT KX KZS L L/H L/KM LAM LAV LC LCD LDA LDF LDR LE2-JET Component kPa: kilopascal, physical unit Kpn: Motronic (load detection occurs via intake manifold pressure, n=Motronic version, usually proper name) Anti-knock control Kraftstoffrückführventil (Diesel) Anti-knock control interface or Fuel return valve Short-circuit ring sensor Fuel reservoir, or Knock sensor Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Cold-start accelerator, with distributor injection pumps Child-seat detector Cold-start aid Fuel reservoir Cold-start control Cold-start valve Fuel distributor or distribution Fuel temperature sensor, or Coolant temperature sensor Clutch Clutch/transmission neutral position Coupling head Fuel consumption gauge Fuel evaporation Fuel distributor tube Evaporative emission-control regeneration system, also referred to as tank ventilation system Fuel evaporation regeneration valve, tank ventilation valve Fuel distributor piece kW: kilowatt, physical unit KW: crankshaft or crankshaft angle or shortwave (radio) kWh: kilowatt-hours, physical unit Keyword Protocol 2000, log for transmitting diagnostic data Comfort immobilizer Kuwait Kx: Jetronic, continuous, with oxygen sensor control, usually proper name Capacitor intermediate storage l: liter, physical unit, or left L: left L-line: unidirectional line between control unit and tester l/h: Liters per hour, unit l/km: liters per kilometer, unit Idle emissions measurement Luxury activity vehicles (vehicle classification, such as Lexus RX 300) Low compression, or Version with low compression ratio Liquid crystal display, usually proper name Boost-pressure-dependent full-load stop, with distributor injection pumps Boost-pressure sensor Boost-pressure control, or Idle speed control Petrol injection, LE-Jetronic, 2nd generation, usually proper name LED LEN LER LEV LFB LFR LFT LHA LHD LH-JETRONIC LHN LI LIA LIM L-JETRONIC LKE LL LLDRAN LLK LLR LLRA LLS LL-STAB LM LMF LMM LMS LN LOS LP LPG LPS LPT LR LRA LRD LRR LRS LS LSCAN Light-emitting diode, usually proper name LEn: Jetronic, intermittent, covers European functionality, n=version, usually proper name Idle limit-speed control Low-emissions vehicle. Designation for vehicles with low emissions level. See also NLEV, SULEV, TLEV, ULEV, and ZEV. Load-dependent start-of-delivery, with distributor injection pumps Idle compensation Air temperature sensor, or Long (term) fuel trim (to counteract aging symptoms). See also LTFT. Air-side automatic heater Left-hand drive Same as L-Jetronic with hot-wire air-mass sensor, usually proper name LHn: Jetronic with hot-wire air-mass sensor, intermittent, n=version, usually proper name (also li:) Left, or Load index, number indicating tyre load capacity Lift axle Sedan Electronically controlled injection system (with direct air-mass measurement), usually proper name Load piston unit Idle, engine operating state or Left-hand drive or LL division, triangular division of brake circuits: 2 circuits in front, one in rear Idle speed increase Charge-air cooling Idle control (diesel systems) LLRa: Idle control with adaptive pilot control Idle actuator, or Idle switch Idle stabilization Air-flow sensor (also LMM) Light-alloy rims Air-mass sensor, or Air-flow sensor Air-mass sensor Ln: Jetronic with air-flow sensor, intermittent, n=version, usually proper name Emergency program (EEC IV) Perforated plate Liquefied petroleum gas, fuel for vehicles with gas-powered engines Circuit board circuit Printer port or interface on PC Oxygen sensor control LRa: oxygen sensor control with adaptive pilot control Load response drive, alternative multifunction control Smooth-running control, or Long-range radar (component of ACC system with detection range up to 120 m) Load response start, alternative multifunction control Release switch or Oxygen sensor Low-speed controller area network. CAN bus with low transmission rate (Opel). See also CAN, MSCAN, and HSCAN. LSD LSF LSH LSM LSP LSU LSZ LT LTCC LTF LTFT LTG LTR LUN LWL LWR LWS M M/S2 M3/H MA MAEL MAF MAL MAP MAR MAS MAT MAX MBAR MBS MBZ MC MCC MDA MDF MDR ME MEA MEAB MECH. Limited-slip differential Oxygen sensor, planar (flat sensor) Oxygen sensor, heated Oxygen sensor for lean operation Longitudinal lock shutoff Wideband oxygen sensor, planar type Light-switching centre Model designation for VW Transporter, proper name Low temperature cofired ceramic, multilayer ceramic technology Air-temperature sensor Long-term fuel trim (to counteract aging symptoms). See also LFT. Line Liter, physical unit, often also ltr, L LUn: Jetronic, intermittent, with USA functionality, n=version, usually proper name Optical fiber Headlight vertical aim control Steering wheel angle sensor. Component of ESP system, determines steering-wheel rotation M: Motronic, usually proper name, or Mechanical or Mechanical fan or Centre m: Centre or Manual m/s2: meters per second per second, physical unit for acceleration m3/h: cubic meters per hour, unit mA: milliampere, physical unit MA: Mono-Motronic, petrol injection system, usually proper name MaEl: earth (ground) electrode (spark plug) Mass airflow sensor Malaysia Manifold absolute pressure or Intake manifold pressure sensor Quantity compensation control Control unit for engine assembly Manifold absolute temperature Maximum mbar: millibar, physical unit Engine-brake switch Diaphragm brake cylinder Microcomputer or Medium compression Micro Compact Car. DaimlerChrysler subsidiary that manufactures the Smart vehicle. Engine speed increase Mass of wheel-speed sensor, usually with an indication of the particular sensor (left front, right front, etc.) Membrane pressure control Motronic with electronic gas pedal, usually proper name, or Control unit for volume regulation in diesel systems, usually proper name Middle East Mechanical shutoff device (diesel EDC). In newer systems, the shutoff is electrical (see ELAB). Mechanical MED MEG MEINS MEN MEP MES MEX MF MFA MFD MFE MFI MFI-C MFI-I MFI-S MFL MFR MFS MFU MG MG/H MG/ZYK MGND MHDI M-HEAT MI MIC MICROPLEX MID MIEL MIL MIN MIU MJ M-JET MK MKV ML MLA MLD MLN MM MM3/H MMI MMM Motronic with ETC and petrol direct injection Motronic with ETC and transmission control Meins: Injection volume (in mg/stroke or mg/s) Monitor engine (output line for engine diagnostic data) Mean effective pressure Mechanically enabled start volume Mexico Measurement window Measurement window, start or Multifunction display Multifunction display Measurement window, end Multipoint fuel injection (electronic) Continuous multipoint fuel injection (electronic) Intermittent multipoint fuel injection (electronic) Sequential multipoint fuel injection (electronic) Multifunction steering wheel Multifunction control Multifunction sensor Multifunction clock Manual transmission mg/H: milligrams per stroke, unit mg/Zykl: milligrams per cycle, unit Engine ground (earth) Mechanical high-voltage distribution ignition Mirror Heating, Spiegelheizung (Opel) mi: Miles, physical unit MI: Malfunction indicator or Main injection (see also HE) Microplex (Marelli) Fully electronic ignition system with knock control Multifunction information display MiEI: Middle electrode (spark plug) Malfunction indicator lamp Minimum Main Instrument Unit Mono-Jetronic, usually proper name or Model year Mono-Jetronic, usually proper name Motronic with continuous fuel metering, usually proper name Multiplicative map adjustment, or Fuel ratio mixture Motronic with flap air-volume sensor, usually proper name Multiple link antitheft system (system-wide theft protection) Mechanical load-peak damping MLn: Motronic based on air-flow sensor, n=version, usually proper name. See also LM. mm: millimeter, physical unit mm3/H: cubic millimeters per stroke, unit Engine torque, actual value or Man-machine interface (Porsche designation) Multipath map matching (navigation system) MMS MMV MN MNEFZ MODIC MOLIS MOST MOT MOT/DME MOZ MP MPA MPFI MPH MPI MPN MPV MR MR-DF MRS MS MSA MSCAN MSG MSR MST MSTS MT MTCO MTM MUD MUX MUXPORT Engine torque, nominal value Quantity solenoid valve Mn: Motronic, universal load detection (HLM, LM), n=version, usually proper name Modified new European driving cycle (exhaust-gas test cycle). See also NEFZ. Mobile diagnosis computer (BMW diagnostic tester) Modular lights system. LEDs in modular system for rear lights, for example (BMW) Media oriented system transport. Usually in conjunction with a bus system (MOST bus), via which various control units in the vehicle communicate with each other. Engine tester, product name (Bosch) or Engine test Digital Motor Electronics (Motronic) Engine octane number. Expresses the knock resistance of petrol fuel (US variant of ROZ). Motronic with intake manifold sensor, usually proper name MPa: megapascal, physical unit Multi-point fuel injection, electronic, usually proper name mph: Miles per hour, physical unit Multi-point injection, fully electronic engine control, usually proper name MPn: Motronic in which load detection is via intake manifold pressure, n=version, usually proper name Multi-purpose vehicles (Mazda). Comprises the group of vans and small panel trucks. Engine relay or Engine control for ASR Speed sensor with magnetoresistive measurement Multi-restraint system. Temic or BMW system consisting of belt tensioner, belt force limiting, airbags, and safety battery terminal (see SBK). ms: millisecond, physical unit MS: Engine control or Diesel systems with electronic volume- and start-of-injection control Designation for diesel injection systems having an electronic volume control, start-of-injection control, and exhaust-gas recirculation. Systems without exhaust-gas recirculation are designated simply as MS. Medium-speed controller area network. CAN bus with medium transmission rate (Opel). See also CAN, LSCAN, and HSCAN. Engine control unit Engine drag torque control, usually proper name Measurement and control unit Microprocessor spark timing system, electronic ignition with map control (ELZ), or Multi spark timing system, function as for EST. MSTS, however, is not an integrated part but rather a separate ignition control unit Manual transmission or Mechanical transmission or Volume divider Tachograph Engine measurement technology module mUD: With vacuum Multiplexer or multiplex signal Multiplexer-Port, Schnittstelle am PC, an die der Multiplexer MV MVEG MVL MVLDR MVN MVS MW MY MZ MZV N NA NAS NAV NB NBE NBF NBS NCAP NDS NE NEDC NEFZ NF NFZ NHG NHU NIC NKW NKW-ABS NL NLEV NLK NLS NM NM/S NMOT NOE angeschlossen ist oder angeschlossen werden kann mV: millivolt, physical unit MV: Solenoid valve Motor vehicle emission group, exhaust-gas classification for passenger cars Lift axle valve with electronic air-cushioning system Solenoid valve for boost pressure control Level valve with electronic air-cushioning system Solenoid valve control unit AM (radio), or Measurement Model year Magneto ignition Microprocessor-controlled ignition adjustment n: RPM, or normal N: Selector-lever position (Neutral) for automatic transmissions, or Norway Auxiliary drive or Netherlands Antilles Auxiliary drive switch Navigation or Navigation system Commercial-vehicle brake Proximity detector Needle lift sensor (diesel) Needle lift sensor (diesel) New Car Assessment Program, better known as EURO-NCAP, association for conducting more demanding crash tests (with participation of vehicle manufacturers) Neutral drive switch, activated when automatic transmission selector lever is in neutral position NE: After-injection Ne-Signal: Engine RPM signal, 24 AC signals sent to control unit per distributor rotation New European driving cycle (procedure for fuel consumption measurement). See also NEFZ New European driving cycle (procedure for fuel consumption measurement). See also NEDC Low frequency, or audio frequency Commercial vehicle (lorry, truck) Needle-displacement sensor (diesel systems) Navigation head unit. Opel navigation control unit. Nicaragua Lorry (truck) Anti-blocking system for lorries (trucks) with air brakes Netherlands National low-emission vehicles. US approval level for vehicles that must fulfil the current requirements. See also LEV, SULEV, TLEV, ULEV, and ZEV. Follow-on piston Needle lift sensor (diesel) Nm: Newton-meter, physical unit Nm/s: newton-meters per second, unit Nmot: Engine RPM Nitrogen oxide emission NOX NPB NR NRZ NS NSW NTC NTC II NTC1 NTC2 NVF NW NWS NZ O2 OAI OBD OBF OBM OC ODFT ODS OEDS OEF OEM OES OFFSET-V OG OHC OHV OMM OOP OP OPC OR OSRVM OT OTA OTF NOx: Nitrogen oxides Delivery volume normal test stand (special tester for injection pumps) Number, or Level control, or Natural rubber (often processed for use in truck tyres). NRZ format: Non-return-to-zero, transmission or pulse form for squarewave pulses and signals Fog light(s) Fog lights Negative temperature coefficient, thermal resistor with negative temperature coefficient, so-called hot conductor Idle speed increase Intake air temperature (in °C) Engine water temperature (in °C) Navigation and traffic control Camshaft Camshaft timing New Zealand Oxygen Octane adjust input On-board diagnostics or off-board diagnostics, vehicle-internal diagnosis with internal or external test unit, usually proper name Upper control panel. Above or on the dashboard, some vehicles have switches or buttons, such as for the rear-window defogger. These elements together comprise a control panel, which is referred to as the upper control panel to distinguish it from another control panel near the gearshift lever or below the radio. On-board measurement Oxidation catalytic converter Sensor for oil pressure and temperature Automatic overdrive control Oil pressure switch Location of missing vehicles (via GPS) Original equipment manufacturer Original equipment service. Service or spare parts via the vehicle manufacturer. Voltage offset Upper limit or Upper tolerance limit Overhead camshaft. Camshaft situated above the cylinder head. Often used in engine designations. Overhead valves (the camshaft is therefore underneath) Surface micromechanics Out-of-position detection Oil pump Opel Performance Centre. Centre for automotive sports (Opel). Logical OR operation Outside rear-view mirror (Opel) Top dead centre Oxygen/titanium emissions sensor. Titanium oxide sensor. See also OZA. Oil temperature sensor OUD OUT OZ OZA P PA PAG PAM PANS PAS PASE PATA PATS PB PBM PBSL PC PCM PCU PCV PD PDAS PDC PDE PDM PDOE PEHKS PES PES-SW PFA PFI P-FP PG PH PHI PHS PI PID oUD: Without vacuum Designation on diesel pump for excess-flow restriction screw Octane rating. See also ROZ. Oxygen/zirconium emissions sensor. Zirconium oxide sensor. See also OTA. Pressure, or Power train (used with OBD error codes, for example), or Portugal Pa: pascal, physical unit of pressure. See also HPA, KPA, and MPA. PA: Parking assistant Polyethylene glycol oil, low-temperature oil Parking assistant module (Opel) Pans: Intake air pressure (in hPa) Peripheral airbag sensor (side airbag) Passive start and entry. Keyless access to car and engine start (Siemens system). Also called Keyless Go (Mercedes, for example) Passive button. Button in vehicle with which a function can be set to the passive (off) state Passive antitheft system Pb: chemical symbol for lead (Latin: plumbum) Pulse width modulated, signal processing method (prior to sending), usually proper name Park brake shift lock. Selector lever lock for automatic transmission (Opel) Power control or Personal computer Power train control module or Porsche Communication Management, central multimedia control unit for various functions Pump control unit (diesel systems), or Power control unit, hybrid-drive control (Honda) Positive crankcase ventilation, closed crankshaft ventilation Pump-nozzle Dynamic 4-wheel control, usually proper name Park distance control. Parking aid, often proper name, or Pre-drive check (testing of EHB systems) Pump-nozzle unit (new designation is UIS) Passenger door module (Opel) Nozzle opening pressure Pedestrian protection hood kinematics system. Ford mechanical system that raises the hood (bonnet) in the case of an impact (such as hitting a pedestrian). See also POBSY. Polyellipsoid system (headlight technique) Polyellipsoid headlight(s) Particle filter system Port fuel injection, inlet-channel injection p-FP: Delivery pump pressure. Phase sensor Pressure high, high pressure phi: Greek letter used to designate angles. Park heater system Pilot injection. See also POI, MI, and HE. Parameter identifier, part of CARB, code for current values or similar P-IN PIP PJ PKW PL PLA PLD PLR PLU PM PML PMR PMS PNAB PNABU PNABUE PNG POBSY POI POTI PPG PPM PPS PRC PRG PROG PROM PRS PS PSA PSD PSE PSG PSI PSM PSP PSPS PSV PT PTC parameters, usually proper name p-in: Delivery pressure Profile ignition pickup, ignition output circuit (Ford) or Signal of Hall sensor for crankshaft RPM and position Pilot-Jection Passenger car Country code for Poland, or Pressure low, low pressure Pneumatic idle increase or Pneumatic idle stop Pump-line-nozzle, diesel injection technique (new designation is UPS) Pneumatic idle speed control Pierburg measurement cell, or Pierburg Aviation Pump motor Parametric steering, assisted vehicle steering. The related data (parameters) are stored in the control unit. Private mobile radio Engine control with load detection via intake-manifold pressure (Mercedes) or Inlet-channel injection Pneumatic adjustment device Pneumatic adjustment device, vacuum-operated (Bosch KH) Pneumatic adjustment device, pressure-operated (Bosch KH) Papua New Guinea Pedestrian protection optimised bumper system. Ford bumper system made from energy-absorbing foam plastics to protect pedestrians. Post-injection. See also PI, MI, and HE. Potentiometer, variable resistance PPG module: Periphery program module; module containing control unit diagnostic programs or other CompacSoft programs, proper name ppm: parts-per-million, unit Pedal position system, or Pedal position sensor People's Republic of China Program Programming input Programmable read-only memory, usually proper name Programmed restraint system. Reduces the seat-belt tension and thus upper-body injuries (Renault) Test step or Pump control or Horsepower, unit of work performed by motor vehicles PEUGEOT SOCIETE AUTOMOBILE, proper name Pump control with diagnosis or Porsche limited-slip differential, usually proper name Pneumatic system electronics, electronically controlled pneumatic system Pump control unit psi: Pounds per square inch, physical unit Porsche Stability Module. Porsche-specific designation for ESP. Power steering pressure Power steering pressure switch Partial intake-manifold pre-heating Power train Positive temperature coefficient, thermal resistor with positive PT-CAN PTS PV PVS PWG PWL PWM PWR PY Q Q1 Q-AVG QB QGS QHS QM Q-OVER QS QSF QSL QUADR RA RAIL RAM RAS RB RC RCA RCH RDK RDS RDU RDV RDW RE REA REC REL RF RFP RFS RFT temperature coefficient, so-called cold conductor, or PTC heating element in intake manifold for delivering heat for evaporation Power train CAN bus. High-speed CAN bus for drive-train electronics. See also K-CAN, SI-BUS. Park-Tronic System. Parking aid. See also PDC. Testing instruction Vacuum switch Pedal position sensor, usually proper name Power window lifter Pulse-width modulation, special signalling form used to determine pulseduty factors on components (for example, triggering of tank ventilation valve is usually based on such a factor) Pulse rectifier Paraguay Quantity, usually of fuel Fuel quantity for cylinder 1. Similarly Q2, Q3, etc. Quantity average. Mean of (fuel) quantity of all cylinders Quality assessment Quick glow system. Rapid pre-heating system for diesel engines. Quick heat system. Rapid diesel pre-heating system. Quality management Q-over: Overflow quantity Quality assurance Average function Quasi select low Quadrifoglio, Alfa Romeo model designation Rear axle, or Argentina Common Rail, high-pressure distribution line with Common Rail diesel systems Random access memory, read/write memory of a processor Rear-axle steering. Actively steered rear axle used in buses, for example. Robert Bosch Remote control, or China (Taiwan) Republic of Central Africa Chile Tire pressure check system, usually proper name Rail pressure sensor or Radio data system Tyre pressure monitoring Reverse-flow throttle valve Rest of the world (group in exhaust-gas classification) Right (often "re") or Inline injection pump Resonance detection Rear electrical centre (Opel) Relay Radio frequency, radio signal Return pump Backup light(s) Run-flat tyre. Special tyre that can also be used in an emergency. RG RGS RHD RHO RHV RI RIV RKS RL RLDM RLFS RLV RM RME RO ROK ROM RON ROPS ROV ROZ RP RPA RPM RRDM RS RSC RSD RSV RTI RTM RTR RU RUE RUEF RUM RUV RW RWAWS RWD RWG RX RZ S Route guidance (Travel Pilot) Route guidance standalone (Travel Pilot as standalone system) Right-hand drive rho: Greek letter, represents density (kg/m3) Static high-voltage distribution Indonesia Control pulse method (diesel) Tire check system Right-hand drive Rear Left Door Module Fuel supply system without reverse flow Reverse-flow valve Reference mark Rapeseed methyl ester, alternative fuel Romania Republic of Korea Read-only memory. Program memory of processor, or other memory, that can only be read. Research octane number, see also ROZ Rollover protection system. Automatically extendable rollbar (Volvo) Rotating high-voltage distribution Research octane number In-line pump, or Philippines Flat tyre indicator Revolutions per minute Rear Right Door Module Restraint system or Rotational speed sensor Run-flat system component. Tyres with emergency-running properties. See also RFT. Backflow throttle Check valve, prevents undesired reverse-flow of liquids or gases Radio Traffic Information, Verkehrfunk Smoke opacity measurement module, product name for exhaust-gas tester (Bosch) Reverse-flow temperature control Soot concentration in exhaust Soot emission Retrofit vehicle Soot amount Static high-voltage distribution, usually proper name Control travel Control-travel evaluation circuit Rear wheel drive Control-travel sensor Receive line (contrast with TX line). Wheel brake cylinder S: Sensor, or super (premium) grade fuel, or sport program (automatic transmission), or Sweden s: seconds SAC SACV SAE SAM SAS SAT SAV SB SBB SBC SBE SBK SBR SBS SCAN TOOL SCC SCHALT SCHR SCI SCL SCP SCS SCU SD SDI SDL SDM SDM SDS SDW SEC SEFI SELECT HIGH SELECT LOW SET CONTROLLER Self-adjusting clutch. Transmits only the current engine torque Secondary air control valve Society of Automotive Engineers, US organization that prescribes standards, recommendations, or guidelines for technically implementing legal requirements (such as for engine oil, error codes, data transmission, etc.) Safety (or signal detection) and triggering module. Designation for Mercedes control unit. Side-impact protection Siemens adaptive transmission control Overrun cutoff valve, or Sport activity vehicles (for example BMW X5) Star-of-injection, indicates when fuel injection actually starts (the start-ofdelivery on the other hand is the time at which the fuel pump begins to deliver), or Control unit for start-of-injection control (diesel) Disc-brake lining Sensotronic Brake Control, part of EHB (electrohydraulic brake) system Seat-occupied detection Safety battery terminal. Part of airbag system. In the case of an accident, the battery is rapidly disconnected from the starter cable in order to prevent short circuits and reduce the risk of fire. Start-of-injection control Speech-based operation system (Porsche designation) Tester for reading OBD error codes and other OBD data Safety car concept. Volvo concept for vehicle in which many safety features have been integrated Switch Steps, such as with a stepping motor Smart-charged injection. Petrol direct injection (Ford) Steering Column Lock Serial communication protocol, proper name Stability control system. Simplified form of ESP (Mitsubishi). Prevents vehicle tilting or skidding. Sensor and control unit. Control unit with integrated radar sensor, main component of ACC system. Intake manifold pressure, or Sunroof, or Injection duration, or Control unit diagnosis Intake diesel injection Service diagnosis line, product designation for test line (Bosch) Sunroof motor or Control unit diagnosis module Sensing and Diagnostic Module (airbag) Intake-manifold pressure sensor Signal from anti-theft warning system Seconds, physical unit Sequential fuel injection, usually proper name Select-high control for commercial-vehicle ABS systems. The pressure level is geared to the wheel running with the higher coefficient of friction. Select-low control with commercial-vehicle ABS systems. Pressure level depends on wheel running with the lower coefficient of friction Program command related to controller SFI SFT SG SGP SHD SHR SHZ SI SIA SI-BUS SID SIDC SIH SIL SILA SIM SIPS SIR SIS SKF SKO SKT SL SLA SLE SLM SLO SLP SLR SLS SM SME SNA SNR SO SO2 SOHC SOP SP SPA SPA SPI SPL SPM Sequential multipoint fuel injection Short (term) fuel trim (lambda-parameter correction). See also STFT. Control unit Singapore Sliding or lifting sunroof Select-high control for commercial-vehicle ABS systems. The pressure level is geared to the wheel running with the higher coefficient of friction. Heated seat Speed index (code letter for speed), or Silicon Service interval indicator. Shows the driver that oil change or annual inspection is required, for example. See also WIV. Safety and information bus system. See also K-CAN and PT-CAN. System Information Display Sid Controller Sitzheizung Seat electrical system, left Signal lamp Safety information module. Component of ISIS system (BMW) Side-impact protection system (Volvo) Seat electrical system, right. Service Information System, proper name or Series repair Spike characteristic. Relates to Porsche transmission controls. Compressor signal Scale units Select low Safety lamp Secondary-air injection Shift lever Module Slovenia Secondary-air pump Select-low control for commercial-vehicle ABS systems. The pressure level is geared to the wheel running with the lower coefficient of friction. Secondary-air system Seat memory, or Stepping motor Stepping-motor electronics Automatic momentum utilisation Part number or Record number Safety switch, normally closed (actuator) Sulphur dioxide. Pungent gas causing respiratory diseases. It is thus an aim to reduce the sulphur content in exhaust gases. Single overhead camshaft Start of production Safety testing, usually in conjunction with testing of brake system Mirror drive Sonic Park Assist Single point injection, usually proper name Noise level, or Sound-pressure level Mirror memory, usually proper name SPOR SPOUT SPS SPV SR SRA SRC SRE SRM SRM SRS SS SSA SSD SSG SSHD SSS SST SSU ST STAE STAT STC STFT STH STI STM STO STOE SU SULEV SUS SUV SV SVC SVG SVM SW SWA SWC SWD Sporadic Ignition signal (EEC IV) Solar position sensor Injection adjustment (see also SV) Side-based control Headlight wiper system Source (of data or audio signals, for example) Intake-manifold injection Headlight wiper motor Sun Roof Module Safety restraint system (generally includes airbag and seatbelt tensioner, normally controlled by a common control unit) Safety switch, normally open (sensor 9) Automatic start/stop Steel sliding sunroof Seat control unit (Mercedes) Steel sliding/lifting sunroof Stop/start system Special tool or self-supporting tyre, tyre which supports itself and features limp-home properties Triggering device for side airbag System tester Start external, external start switch Static Stability and traction control Short-term fuel trim (for lambda-parameter correction). See also SFT. Stationary-vehicle heater Self-test input signal Servomotor Self-test output signal Stop external, external stop switch Soviet Union Super ultra-low emissions vehicle (group in classifying exhaust-emissions levels). See also LEV, NLEV, ULEV, TLEV, and ZEV. Slip threshold switchover Sport utility vehicles. Vehicle group comprising off-road-capable, leisureactivity sport vehicles and commercial vehicles with all-wheel drive (fun vehicles). Better suited for on-road than off-road. Examples: Mazda Tribute, Mercedes ML 320. Injection adjustment (see also SPV) or Servo valve or Start valve Saab variable compression. The cylinder head is tilted in order to modify the compression ratio, or Speed volume control. Speed-dependent volume control for car radios. Seat adjustment transmission Seat adjustment motor Headlight(s) or Software Headlight washer Steering Wheel Control Vibration damper SWT SZ T T.C.S. T.O.C.S. TA TAB T-ABGLEICH TAC TANS TAS TAT TAU TBB TBI TBS TC TCE TCM TCO T-COMP TCS TCSA TCU TD TDC TDI TDS TEC TEE T-EIN TELE-AID TEMP TMS TEMP. SCH. TEMPF TEN TES TEV Side wall torsion sensor. Detects longitudinal and transverse forces directly at the wheel during acceleration, braking, and in curves. Currently employed for quick-reaction ABS and ESP systems, in the future possibly for counteracting wind gusts. Opacity number, or Coil ignition, possibly with interrupt contacts or Switching-time program (determines switching time) time , temperature (such as time adjustment, T-comp, compression temperature) Ignition timing control system Throttle valve control system Traffic announcement, or Thorax airbag (BMW) Test Airbag. Excitation lead for airbag system (Mazda) t-adjust: time of adjustment Test Air Conditioning. Excitation lead for air conditioner (Mazda) Tans: Intake air temperature (in °C) Temperature dependent control, with distributor injection pumps, or Temperature dependent start-volume, with distributor injection pumps Test Automatic Transmission. Excitation lead for transmission control (Mazda) Automatic temperature system Drum-brake shoes Throttle body injection, central injection Test Brake System. Excitation lead for ABS system (Mazda) Traction control, auxiliary function with ABS Trailer central electronic, central electronics system for trailer Transmission control module (Opel automatic-transmission control unit) Tachograph (Mercedes) T-comp: Compression temperature Traffic centre service Temperature controlled spark advance Transmission control unit TD: Time division, engine load signal tD: Transistor speed signal, squarewave signal supplying RPM for other systems such as transmission control Top dead centre, see also OT Turbo diesel injection Tank pressure sensor Total electronic control Tank installation unit t-ein: Build-up time Telematic alarm identification on demand, accident notification Temperature Telematics Temperature switch Temperature sensor Test Engine. Excitation lead for control unit (Mazda), usually proper name Thermo-electric switch or tank ventilation system (also referred to as evaporative emission-control regeneration system) Tank ventilation valve or Thermostatic expansion valve (heating/air conditioning) TF TFA TFI THA THS T-HYBRID THZ TI TID TIM T-IN TIPTRONIC TKRAFT TKU TL TLA T-LASTPUNKT TLEV TLK TMB TMC T-MESS TMF TMOT TMS TN TNA T-OFFSET T-OVER TP TPM TPM TPMS TPS TQ TR TRACS TRUST TS TSG Temperature sensor Test of radiator fan Electronic ignition switch (EEC) Thailand Toyota hybrid system. Hybrid of combustion and electrical drive, with electronic control. Hybrid temperature Tandem master cylinder. Master brake cylinder for hydraulic brakes. ti: Injection signal (t=time, i=ignition) Test identification data or Triple Info Display, driver information system in which certain data and information is displayed Time impulse T-in: Inflow temperature (actual) T-in (nom.): Nominal inflow temperature Porsche or VW electronic transmission control. The control can be operated via a small device on the steering wheel. Fuel temperature (in °C) Technical customer documentation tl: Engine load signal recorded over time TL: Partial throttle, engine operating state Temperature dependent idle increase, with distributor injection pumps Time of load point Transient low-emissions vehicle (group in exhaust-emissions classification). Comprises vehicles with low emissions levels. See also LEV, NLEV, SULEV, ULEV, and ZEV. Temperature dependent idle correction Door module, passenger side Traffic message channel Time or duration of measurement Door module, driver side Engine temperature (in °C), usually determined from coolant Telematic system tn: Signal from ignition with inductive peaks suppressed. Used for RPM detection for control unit and speedometer Signal output for engine speed. Time offset T-over: Overflow temperature Throttle valve potentiometer (actuator) Tempomat (cruise control) Tyre Pressure Monitoring Tyre pressure monitoring system, with pressure and temperature sensors at wheel (Opel/Teves) Throttle position sensor Time quantity (usually TQ signal). Fuel consumption signal. TR: RPM information, or contact roller, or Turkey tr: Calculated RPM signal Traction control system (Volvo) Trundle stability Temperature switch or Twin spark, double-spark ignition (Alfa Romeo) Tank level sensor or Door control unit TSH TSP TSS TSU TSZ TSZ-H TSZ-I TSZ-IZA TT T-TOTAL TUEV TV TVA T-VIS TVS TVSV TWA T-WAIT T-WARTE TWC TX TZ TZ-H TZ-I TZS U UAE UAM UB U-BATT UBF UBL UCL UDB UD-F UD-MODUL UDS UD-S UEC UEDS UEGO Door lock heater Trailer stability program, ESP type system for trailers, designed to prevent trailer skid (Opel) Thermal protection switch Speedometer signal transformer Transistor coil ignition with discrete components Transistor coil ignition with Hall sensor Transistor coil ignition with inductive sensor Transistor ignition with ignition coil in distributor TT division. Black-and-white division of brake circuits: one circuit in front, one in rear. t-total: Total measurement time German vehicle-inspection authority TV: Timing valve tv: Offset time of oxygen sensor control Temperature dependent full-load stop Toyota variable intake system (cut-in at 4500 rpm in 16-valve engines) Temperature dependent vacuum switch or Thermal vacuum switch Temperature dependent vacuum switching valve Twin-wheel axle. Axle with twin tires on each side. t-wait: Wait time Wait time Three-way catalytic converter TX line: Transmission line, in contrast to RX line Transistor coil ignition with hybrid component Transistor ignition with Hall sensor Transistor ignition with inductive sensor Thermal time switch Below, underneath or Voltage United Arab Emirates Ultrasonic Alarm Module Battery voltage, supply voltage at terminal 30 Battery voltage Lower control panel. Near the gearshift lever or below the radio, some vehicles have switches or buttons, such as for the rear-window defogger. These elements together comprise a control panel, which is referred to as the lower control panel to distinguish it from another control panel on or above the dashboard. Brake-light voltage Understeering control logic. ESP system used in Renault Megane. Vacuum limiter Vacuum adjustment EARLY Vacuum module. Valve for switching and measuring intake manifold pressure Accident data memory (VDO), similar to black box in aircraft Vacuum adjustment LATE Underhood Electrical Center, Opel designation for engine-compartment electronics module Excessive-speed switch Universal exhaust gas oxygen sensor, non-heated Lambda sensor UERB UEV UG UIS U-KAT ULEV ULW UM UMTS UNI1 UP UPA UPS URS US USA USB USG USV UT UUV UV UVR UVS UW UZ V V/MS VA VAC VAF VAG VAKU-SCH. VAN VANOS VARILIS VAT Rollbar Excessive-flow valve Lower limit Lower tolerance limit Unit injection system, new designation for PDE systems (diesel injection systems with pump-nozzle unit) Unregulated catalytic converter (without oxygen sensor control) Ultra-low emissions vehicle (group in exhaust-gas classification). See also LEV, NLEV, SULEV, TLEV, and ZEV. Ultra lightweight Reversing valve (for ASR operation) Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. Standard for the 3rd generation of mobile radio communications. Is to replace the analogue radio system over the long term. UNI2,Additional lines on universal adapter cable, used to read out flash codes or for special purposes Unsaturated polyester. Thermosetting plastic used in body construction or to manufacture pressure-resistant containers. Ultrasonic parking assistant Unit Pump System, new designation for PLD systems Rollover sensor, usually proper name Designation denoting basis on U.S. emission standards United States of America Universal serial bus. The USB interface permits simple connection of various peripherals to a PC. Non-interrupting manual transmission. Two clutches (drive-off and loadshift) enable electronically controlled driving without shifting interruptions. Change-over valve Bottom dead centre Urban Utility Vehicle, Nutzfahrzeug für den Einsatz in der Stadt Ultraviolet. Used mostly in conjunction with light or radiation. Voltage at valve relay Rollbar and variable sunroof control (Mercedes) Voltage converter Voltage after ignition, terminal 15 V: Volt, physical unit, or carburetor engine, or valve, or viscose, or fan, or front v: Front, or velocity V/ms: volts per millisecond, unit for voltage per time. Vorderachse Variant coding Air-flow sensor Volkswagen AG, vehicle maker, proper name Vacuum switch Vehicle Area Network. The VAN bus is a bus system that interconnects various components in the vehicle. This can be a CAN bus, but it can also be another type of bus. Variable camshaft timing Variable lighting system (Hella) Intake-air temperature sensor VC VCV VD VDC VDV VE VERD. VES VEZ VFD VFR VGWX VIM VIN VIS VK VKP VKS VL VLP VM VOCS VP VPC VR VRD VRM VRS VSA VSC VSG VSO VSS VSV VT VTG VTV VVA VVC VVL Variant coding Vacuum control valve Choke valve Vehicle distance control or Vehicle dynamics control Vacuum delay valve Distributor injection pump (series designation). See also VP Verdeck (Cabrio) Fully electronic radio ignition key Fully electronic ignition system Vacuum fluorescence display Variable focus reflector (headlight) Preset value if sensor fails Vehicle immobilizer Vehicle identification number, code stored in control unit Variable Intake System (Rover) Valve body Programmable variant coding Variant coding with plug Left front, or Full load, engine operating state Preliminary charge pump Adjustment motor or Combustion engine Voice control system Distributor pump (usually factory-internal designation). See also VE Volvo Personal Communicator. SCC element with fingerprint sensor that detects the identity of the driver and makes driver-specific adjustments. Right front or Distributor pump with radial piston Vario nozzle, nozzle with variable radius Valve feedback Relay supply voltage Vehicle stability assist. System similar to ESP. Voltage supply control. Battery management system (Mercedes) Composite safety glass Vehicle speed out Volts peak-to-peak, unit for special voltage values, measures difference between maximum and minimum voltage levels or Vehicle speed sensor, or Vehicle security systems Vacuum switching valve Vacuum transducer Variable turbine geometry. The turbine has movable guide blades, which can be varied depending on the operating state of the vehicle. A turbocharger with variable turbine geometry offers the advantage that it is more responsive than a conventional turbocharger with fixed turbine geometry. Vacuum transmitting valve Variable valve actuation. Variable valve control between cams and valves. Operates electrohydraulically. Duration and width of opening can be varied (Fiat, Lancia) Variable valve control Variable valve lift VVW VW VZ VZ-K W/M2 WAA WALA WAN WDS WE WEBER WEO WFS WHA WIG WIV WK WL WLR WR WS WSA WSG WSH WSK WSKS WSM WSS WSZ WT WTF WUEK X XE XS YRS YV Z.Z. ZA ZAB ZAS Variable valve displacement Compensating resistor or Volkswagen, vehicle maker, proper name Electronic ignition timing with static distribution Electronic ignition timing with static distribution and knock control W/m2. Watts per square meter. Physical unit for solar radiation intensity Wiper blade Safety lamp Nigeria World diagnostic system (Ford tester) Water injection Weber petrol injection Western Europe except Germany Immobilizer Water-side automatic heater Wiper pulse transmitter Service interval extension. Under certain conditions (use of special oils, etc.), service can be performed at greater intervals. Also referred to as Longlife Service (VW, Audi). Converter clutch Warning lamp Warmup control Warmup control or Warning lamp relay Wiper or Travel sensor Wiper system Separate control unit Wiper lever Converter clutch used in semiautomatic transmission Converter clutch switch Wiper motor Window screen system. A type of night-vision unit (DaimlerChrysler). Supports driver in night driving by making an infrared image of what is visible through the windscreen and displaying it on a separate screen. AC ignition Heat exchanger Water temperature sensor Eigentlich WÜK, Wandlerüberbrückungskupplung, verhindert Schlupf im Drehmomentwandler X division. Diagonal division of brake circuits: one circuit for left-front and right-rear, and one circuit for right-front and left-rear. Extreme economy. Selection option for extremely economical driving with automatic transmissions Extreme sport. Selection option for extremely sporty driving with automatic transmissions Yaw rate sensor. Component of ESP system Venezuela Currently, at the moment Ignition suppression or South Africa Central display and operating unit for information Cylinder shutoff ZBR ZDA ZDE ZDR ZDT ZE ZEE ZEV ZGM ZGW ZK ZKO ZLS ZLV ZME ZMS ZNPB ZOS ZOT ZRE ZS ZU ZUS.LUFTP. ZV ZVM ZVN ZW ZWD ZWG ZWS ZWV ZYL Central vehicle computer Intermediate RPM stop Intermediate RPM adjuster Intermediate RPM control Cyclical nozzle-exchange procedure Central injection or Central electronics Central injection unit, Mono-Jetronic Zero-emissions vehicle. Vehicle producing no exhaust gases. See also LEV, NLEV, SULEV, TLEV, and ULEV. Central gateway module Central gateway. Computer that connects and controls data exchange between two networks Ignition circuit (airbag system) Ignition capacitor Auxiliary air slider Auxiliary air valve Trim unit. Control unit for the high-pressure pump (such as CP3) of a Common Rail system. Measures the fuel quantity fed to the pump. Two-mass flywheel Central delivery volume normal test stand (special tester for injection pumps) Zero offset disc brake (no residual drag moment) Cylinder top dead centre Zaire Ignition coil Intermediate inspection Auxiliary air pump (secondary air injection) Central locking or Ignition distributor or Ignition timing adjustment Central locking module Central valve for level adjustment Between Two-coil actuator (servomotor with two coils) Intermediate transmission Accessory for immobilizer Ignition timing adjustment Cylinder
