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VBATT
— Vehicle Battery Voltage
ROM
— Read-Only Memory
N2O
— nitrous oxide (anesthetic)
KAPWR
— Keep Alive Power
ANSI
— American National Standards Institute, Inc.
K/OHMS
— 1000 ohms
CPU
— Central Processing Unit
T.V.
— Throttle Valve
N.M
— Newton-Meter
CO2
— Carbon Dioxide
OEM
— Original Equipment Manufacturer (usually in reference to car parts)
B/MAP
— Barometric/Manifold Absolute Pressure
C.A.R.B.
— California Air Resource Board
LCD
— Liquid Crystal Display
F4WD
— Full Time Four Wheel Drive
C3 I
— Computer Controlled Coil Ignition
MA PFI
— Mass Air Sequential Port Fuel Injection
PPM
— parts per million
E4OD
— Electronic 4-Speed Overdrive
AC
— Alternating Current
ECU
— Electronic Control Unit
M/T
— Manual Transmission
BARO.
— Barometric
BTU
— British Thermal Unit
6MT
— Six Speed Manual Transmission
CO
— Carbon Monoxide
CPA
— Connector Position Assurance
PCB
— printed circuit board
RAM
— random-access memory
ALC
— Automatic Level Control
MPH
— Miles Per Hour
CFM
— Cubic Feet per Minute
BLK
— Black
LH
— Left Hand
RPM
— Revolutions Per Minute, (Rotations Per Minute)
PWR GND
— Power Ground
CH4
— Methane, Natural Gas
EC
— Engine Control
DC
— Direct Current
RH
— Right Hand
CV
— Check Valve
RDS
— Radio Data System
NYSACT
— New York State Auto Collision Technician's Association
TCS
— Traction Control System
SUV
— Sport Utility Vehicle
RWAL
— Rear Wheel Anti-Lock
CALPAK
— Calibration Pack
ATC
— Automatic Temperature Control
LED
— law enforcement desk; light emitting diode
RFI
— Radio Frequency Interference
RPM
— Resale Price Maintenance. The UK Net Book Agreement, as was. Means by which retail prices are controlled by primary suppliers. (Alternatively, Revolutions Per Minute, as in engine speed and 78, 33 and 45 records. In years to come how many people will know
A/C
— Air Conditioning
AWD
— All Wheel Drive
NTC
— Negative Temperature Coefficient
L
— Liter
PSI
— Pounds Per Square Inch (Static Pressure)
CL
— Closed Loop
MS
— Millisecond
CW
— Clockwise
CNG
— Compressed natural gas
VAC
— Vacuum
DIS
— Distributorless Ignition System
ESD
— Electrostatic Discharge
SAE
— Society of Automotive Engineers
DME
— Dropping Mercury Electrode
KHZ
— kilohertz (1000 cycles per second)
O
— Oxygen
EECS
— Evaporative Emission Control System
NA
— Not Available
CB
— Circuit Breaker
ADJ
— Adjust
CKT
— Circuit
EGO
— Exhaust-Gas Oxygen
TEMP.
— Temperature
ECM
— Engine Control Module
PCM
— Powertrain Control Module
CLR
— Clear
CV
— Constant Velocity
ECU
— Engine Control Unit
CC
— Cubic Centimeter
PGM-FI
— Programmed Fuel Injection
ECM
— Electronic Control Module
CAT
— Catalytic Converter
4GR
— Fourth Gear
BBL
— Barrel
EMF
— Electromagnetic Field
N
— Nitrogen
CV
— Control Valve
O2
— Oxygen
SPI
— Serial Peripheral Interface
MAP
— Manifold Absolute Pressure
DMV
— Department of Motor Vehicles
DPF
— Diesel Particulate Filter
NHTSA
— National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
SFI
— Sequential Fuel Injection
ISC
— Idle Speed Control
ARCA
— Automobile Racing Club of America
DVVT
— Dynamic Variable Valve Timing
NADA
— National Automobile Dealers Association
TCU
— Transmission Control Unit
TB
— Throttle Body
CEL
— Check Engine Light
BCM
— Body Control Module
VCM
— Vehicle Control Module
ECT
— Engine Coolant Temperature
ACV
— Air Control Valve
VSS
— Vehicle Speed Sensor
NOX
— Nitrogen Oxide
PTOX
— Periodic Trap Oxidizer
LT
— Light
WOT
— Wide Open Throttle
IRL
— Indy Racing League
C
— Celsius
DSO
— Digital Storage Oscilloscope
EPC
— Electronic Pressure Control
AAIA
— Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association
ASSY.
— Assembly
ATF
— Automatic Transmission Fluid
5AT
— Five Speed Automatic Transmission
CID
— Cubic Inch Displacement
TCIL
— Transmission Control Indicator Lamp
TC
— Traction Control
MPG
— Miles Per Gallon
PROM
— Programmable Read-Only Memory
OL
— Open Loop
SIG RTN
— Signal Return
DX
— Deluxe
BHP
— Brake Horse Power
PIV
— Peak Inverse Voltage
AMB
— Ambient
SIR
— Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
ECS
— Emission Control System
EI
— Electronic Ignition
BAT
— Battery
L
— Literature
OPT.
— Optional
MPV
— Multi-Purpose Vehicle
PCV
— Positive Crankcase Ventilation
EVIC
— Electronic Vehicle Information Center
OHC
— Overhead Camshaft
ECC
— Electronic Climate Control
AASP
— Alliance of Automotive Service Providers
VR
— Voltage Regulator
OD
— Outside Diameter
CPS
— Central Power Supply
F
— Degrees Fahrenheit
DFI
— Direct Fuel Injection
EMI
— Electro-Magnetic Interference
CARB
— California Air Resources Board
DVVV
— Distributor Vacuum Vent Valve
DOHC
— Double Overhead Camshaft (engine valve train architecture)
CDI
— Capacitor Discharge Ignition
BLM
— Block Learn Multiplier
BDC
— Bottom Dead Centre
CCW
— Counterclockwise
VVT
— Variable Valve Timing
APA
— Automobile Protection Association
CCC
— Car Care Council
PS
— Power Steering
CVT
— Continuously Variable Transmission
TIA
— Tire Industry Association
NO.
— Number
CIC
— Collision Industry Conference
WHT
— White
ALI
— Automotive Lift Institute, Inc.
ABS
— Anti-Lock Brake System
DTVS
— Dual Temperature Vacuum Switch
BRN
— Brown
ATM
— Actuator Test Mode
NHRA
— National Hot Rod Association
AERA
— Automotive Engine Rebuilders Association
PTC
— Positive Temperature Coefficient [elec. Conducting Material]
APRA
— Automotive Parts Rebuilders Association
ETR
— Electronically Tuned Receiver
VPWR
— Vehicle Power supply voltage
ARA
— Automotive Recyclers Association
SRS
— Supplemental Restraint System
ACCY.
— Accessory
BATT.
— Battery
AMI
— Automotive Management Institute
SEFI
— Sequential Electronic Fuel Injection
MAP
— Motorist Assurance Program
KOER
— Key On Engine Running
EACV
— Electric Air Control Valve
EVO
— Electronic Variable Orifice
ALT
— Alternator
TCM
— Transmission Control Module
DTM
— Diagnostic Test Mode
NASCAR
— National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing
LWB
— Long wheel base
FIAT
— Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino (Italian Italian Car Factory Of Turin)
EOP
— Engine Oil Pressure
MEMCAL
— Memory Calibration
VIN
— vehicle identification number (US) (transportation)
SID
— System Identifier
KOEO
— Key On Engine Off
AAMVA
— American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators
LE
— Luxury Edition
AT
— Automatic Transmission
CTOX
— Continuous Trap Oxidizer
SOL
— Solenoid
DTC
— Diagnostic Trouble Codes
NABC
— National Auto Body Council
TPI
— Tuned Port Injection
DFI
— Digital Fuel Injection
ECA
— Electronic Control Assembly
CAN
— Controller Area Network
TCC
— Torque Converter Clutch
LBS.
— Pounds
PRNDL
— Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive, Low
OE
— Original Equipment
NVRAM
— Non-Volatile Random Access Memory
TFT
— Transmission Fluid Temperature
PWR.
— Power
EACV
— Electronic Air Control Valve
LS
— Luxury Sedan
WMABA
— Washington Metropolitan Auto Body Association
TPS
— Tire Pressure Sensor
MFI
— Multiport Fuel Injection
SCRS
— Society of Collision Repair Specialists
PDK
— Porsche Doppelkupplung
MCU
— Microprocessor Control Unit
VLSD
— Viscous Limited Slip Differential
JDM
— Japan Domestic Market
IP
— Instrument Panel
CARB
— Carburetor
SCCA
— Sports Car Club of American
AP
— Accelerator Pedal
PCM
— Porsche Communication Management
MLP
— Manual Lever Position
MPFI
— Multi-Point Fuel Injection
CCAR
— Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair
MIL
— Malfunction Indicator Light
EGT
— Exhaust Gas Temperature
PGM-CARB
— Programmed Carburetor
P
— Park
CYL
— Cylinder
EVRV
— Electronic Vacuum Regulator Valve
V
— Valve
TC
— Transfer Case (vehicle auxiliary 4WD transmission)
PWM
— Pulse width modulation
NHCRA
— New Hampshire Collision Repair Association
FF
— Flexible Fuel
EFI
— Electronic Fuel Injection Systems
SULEV
— SUPER ULTRA LOW EMISSIONS VEHICLE
DUAL VVT
— dual Variable Valve Timing
FI
— Forced Induction
ASA
— Automotive Service Association
IRS
— Independent Rear Suspension
CE
— Classic Edition
SS
— Super Sport
PIP
— Profile Ignition Pickup
ASM
— Acceleration Simulation Mode
ABA-CT
— Auto Body Association of Connecticut
APAA
— Automotive Parts & Accessories Association
SMEC
— Single Module Engine Controller
CIECA
— Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association
CSSARA
— California Service Station and Automotive Repair Association
ASC
— Automotive Service Councils
SEMA
— Specialty Equipment Market Association
TT
— Twin Turbo
SC
— Supercharger
PCS
— Pressure Control Solenoid
MABA
— Massachusetts Auto Body Association
KM/H
— Kilometers Per Hour
CVVT
— Continuous variable valve timing
STS
— Service Technicians Society
VAF
— Vane Air Flow
ACRA
— America's Collision Repair Association
PC
— Passenger Car
TE
— Thermal Expansion
PRC
— Pressure Regulator Control
RPS
— revolutions per second
AARA
— Arizona Automotive Recyclers Association
ABD
— Automatic Brake Differential
BTS
— Battery Temperature Sensor
P/N
— Part Number
RTV
— Room Temperature Vulcanizer
MDP
— Manifold Differential Pressure
EGR
— Exhaust Gas Recirculation Systems
SES
— Service Engine Soon
DIC
— Driver Information Center
PBEA
— Paint, Body and Equipment Association
AASP-IL
— Alliance of Automotive Service Providers - Illinois
NAFSAGR
— National Associates for Safe Auto Glass Replacements, Inc.
AXOD
— Automatic Transaxle Overdrive
ECL
— Engine Coolant Level
PCTG
— Pennsylvania Collision Trade Guild
AASP-NJ
— Alliance of Automotive Service Providers - New Jersey
CC
— Catalytic Converter
BPV
— Bypass Valve
AAPA
— Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance
EMS
— Engine Management System
NTEA
— National Truck Equipment Association
CIAG
— Collision Industry Action Group
ASPA
— American Salvage Pool Association
SOHC
— Single Overhead Cam
CC
— Cruise Control
OS
— Oxygen Sensor
ITRA
— International Tire and Rubber Association
CIS
— Continuous Injection System
CVTCS
— Continuous Variable Valve Timing Control System
FC
— Fan Control
CDCV
— Canister Drain Cut Valve
PERA
— Production Engine Remanufacturers Association
THERMAC
— Thermostatic Air Cleaner
VDC
— Vehicle Dynamics Controller
AOD
— Automatic Overdrive
EEC
— Electronic Engine Control
WPRABA
— Westchester-Putnam-Rockland Auto Body Association
ACCA
— Arizona Collision Craftsmans Association
CDR
— Chrysler Diagnostic Readout
CAA
— California Autobody Association
OD
— Overdrive
EDF
— Electric Drive Fan
TSB
— Technical Service Bulletin
ULEV
— Ultra Low Emission Vehicles
NABA
— Nebraska Autobody Association
EXC.
— Except
ABA
— Auto Body Association
TC
— Torque Converter
BL
— Body Lift (automotive)
VSV
— Vacuum Switching Valve
CTS
— Coolant Temperature Sensor
CART
— Championship Auto Racing Teams (now Defunct)
DK GRN
— Dark Green
TANA
— Tire Association of North America
VRIS
— Variable Resonance Induction System
TACH
— Tachometer
ACA
— Autobody Craftsman Association
MAF
— Mass Air Flow
NDABA
— North Dakota Auto Body Association
APT
— Adjustable Part Throttle
BBDC
— before bottom dead center
CCOT
— Cycling Clutch Orifice Tube
MAT
— Manifold Air Temperature
DAB
— Delayed Accessory Bus
CAWA
— California & Nevada Automotive Wholesalers' Association
OCC
— Output Circuit Check
AMT
— Automated Manual Transmission
CFI
— Central Fuel Injection
PFI
— Port Fuel Injection
TCA
— Texas Collision Association
FICD
— Fast Idle Control Device
BTDC
— Before Top Dead Center
4WD
— Four Wheel Drive (cf. AWD)
MPI
— Multi-point injection
SUA
— Spring under Axle
RVP
— Reid Vapour Pressure
DIST
— Distribution
NCMI
— National Collision Marketing Institute
DRB
— Diagnostic Readout Box
LE
— Limited Edition
PDC
— Power Distribution Center
FDBK
— Feedback
TP
— Throttle Position
OTIS
— Overhead Travel Information System
ACT
— Air Charge Temperature
AASA
— Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association
ESA
— Electronic Spark Advance
VAF
— Volume Air Flow
DPFE
— Differential Pressure Feedback EGR
ODO
— Odometer
ECCS
— Electronic Concentrated Control System
EAC
— Electronic Air Control
MEM-CAL
— Memory Calibration Chip
CLFCS
— Closed Loop Fuel Control System
VCRM
— Variable Control Relay Module
VDOT
— Variable Displacement Orifice Tube
ALDL
— Assembly Line Data Link
EBCM
— Electronic Brake Control Module
AVG.
— Average
CAI
— Cold Air Intake
ATMC
— Automotive Training Managers Council
CPP
— Clutch Pedal Position
PSP
— Power Steering Pressure
OZS.
— Ounces
FEEPROM
— Flash Electronically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
CYL.
— Cylinder
RM
— Relay Module
EGR TVV
— Exhaust Gas Recirculation Thermal Vacuum Valve
EM
— Engine Modification
AITA
— America's Independent Truckers' Association, Inc.
CRK
— Cranking Signal
SRT
— System Readiness Test
ACCY
— Accessory
ACTS
— Air Charge Temperature Sensor
ADS
— Auxiliary Discriminating Sensor
ETC
— Electronic Temperature Control
BOO
— Brake On-Off Switch
SST
— Special Service Tool
AIS
— Air Injection System
FCA
— Fuel Control Assembly
C3I
— Computer Controlled Coil Ignition
FBC
— Feedback Carburetor
ATSG
— Automatic Transmission Service Group
ATDC
— After Top Dead Centre
BP
— Barometric Pressure
ACR4
— Air Conditioning Refrigerant, Recovery, Recycling, Recharging
BTSI
— Brake Transmission Shift Interlock
TVV
— Thermal Vacuum Valve
ALCL
— Assembly Line Communications Link
ASV
— Air Suction Valve
DCISCA
— DC Motor Idle Speed Actuator
SBDS
— Service Bay Diagnostic System
AAT
— Ambient Air Temperature
WACTE
— Wisconsin Association for Career and Technical Education
O.D.
— outside diameter
DBW
— Drive-By-Wire
PAB
— Passenger Air Bag
ABDC
— After Bottom Dead Center
MC
— Mixture Control
PTO
— Power Take-Off
IVS
— Idle Validation Switch
COC
— Conventional Oxidation Catalyst
SYS.
— system
IVSV
— Idle Vacuum Switching Valve
SPS
— Service Programming System
BBK
— Big Brake Kit
YEL
— Yellow
DVOM
— Digital Volt/Ohm Meter
EVAP CP
— Evaporative Canister Purge
ASAAA
— Alliance of State Automotive Aftermarket Associations
YEL
— Yellow Alarm
DK BLU
— Dark Blue
DVDSV
— Differential Vacuum Delay and Separator Valve
SBEC
— Single Board Engine Controller
CEAB
— Cold Engine Air Bleed
RKE
— Remote Keyless Entry
DERM
— Diagnostic Energy Reserve Module
MST
— Manifold Surface Temperature
CTM
— Central Timer Module
ATRA
— Automotive Transmission Rebuilders Association
DEFI
— Digital Electronic Fuel Injection
PTM
— Porsche Traction Management
CU. IN.
— Cubic Inch
AFC
— Air Flow Control
EMR
— Electronic Module Retard
NATEF
— National Automotive Technical Education Foundation
DSAS
— Deceleration Spark Advance System
VLCM
— Variable Load Control Module
CMFI
— Central Multiport Fuel Injection
TAB
— Thermactor Air Bypass
EVP
— EGR Valve Position
SUSP.
— Suspension
AOCA
— Automotive Oil Change Association
TV
— Throttle Valve
VTC
— Variable Timing Control
VTG
— Variable Turbine Geometry
SEMA
— Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association
ELCD
— Evaporative Loss Control Device
CE
— Consumer Electronics o Compact Edition
CONV.
— Converter
VAPS
— Variable Assist Power Steering
SW.
— Switch
OSS
— Output Shaft Speed
ASDM
— Air Bag System Diagnostic Module
DICM
— Distributor Ignition Control Module
STRG.
— Steering
TAC
— Throttle Actuator Control
THS
— Transmission Hydraulic Switch
CECU
— Central Electronic Control Unit
AIV
— Air Injection Valve
ALT.
— altitude
BLST.
— Ballast
EGRC-BPT
— EGR Control Back Pressure Transducer
EVAP CV
— Evaporative Emissions System Canister Vent
EBP
— Exhaust Back Pressure
CLV
— Calculated Load Value
EBTCM
— Electronic Brake T/C Module
SE
— Special Edition
ECIT
— Electronic Control Ignition Timing
PG
— Pulse Generator
TKS
— Throttle Kicker Solenoid
AFM
— Air Flow Meter
PSM
— Porsche Stability Management
DEFOG.
— Defogger
ABRS
— air bag restraint system
PDCC
— Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control
ASR
— Anti-Slip Regulation
PHC
— Porsche Hill Control
ALDL
— Assembly Line Diagnostic Link
POSIP
— Porsche Side Impact Protection System
VMV
— Vacuum Modulator Valve
AIPC
— Automotive Industry Planning Council
ASE
— Automotive Service Excellence
ATS
— Air Temperature Sensor
BMAP
— Barometric & Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor
VNT
— Variable Nozzle Turbocharger
AIS
— Automatic Idle Speed
APRA
— Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association
NCGA
— North Carolina Glass Association
ADU
— Analog Digital Unit
AAM
— Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
PVS
— Ported Vacuum Switch
FIA
— Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile
EOBD
— European On Board Diagnostics
SUB-O2
— Sub Oxygen Sensor
3GR
— Third Gear
AWDA
— Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association
PASM
— Porsche Active Suspension Management
DSSA
— Dual Signal Spark Advance
DEF.
— Defrost
TPS
— Throttle Position Sensor
S
— Sport
VAT
— Vane Air Temperature
LIABRA
— Long Island Auto Body Repairmen-s Association
EESS
— Evaporative Emission Shed System
RAC
— Remote Accessory Controller
PASS
— Personalized Automotive Security System
VDV
— Vacuum Delay Valve
BLU
— Blue
OTDRA
— Ohio Tire Dealers and Retreaders Association
BPT
— Back Pressure Transducer
BARO
— Barometric
ABSV
— Air Bypass Solenoid Valve
JAG
— Jaguar Association Germany
EGRT
— Exhaust Gas Recirculation Temperature
WAAA
— Wisconsin Automotive Aftermarket Association
ADS
— Association of Diesel Specialists
CPSOV
— Canister Purge Shut Off Valve
DIST.
— Distributor
NGVC
— Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition
DMIVA
— Distributor Mounted Ignition Vacuum Advance
BPA
— Bypass Air
ASARC
— Air Suspension Automatic Ride Control
SFA
— Solid Front Axle
AIA
— Automotive International Association
SSDA-AT
— Service Station Dealers of America and Allied Trades
DPA
— Drop Pitman Arm
VREF
— Voltage Reference
USAC
— United States Auto Club
MEMA
— Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association
ACCUM
— Accumulator
SEO
— Special Equipment Option
APC
— Automatic Performance Control
A/T
— Automatic Transmission
CCSP
— Carbon Canister Storage/Purge
EVAP.
— Evaporative
TDCL
— Total Diagnostic Communication Link
CPS
— Crank Position Sensor
PSA
— Pressure Switch Assembly
XR
— Extremely Rare
DRL
— Daytime Running Lights
DRCV
— Distributor Retard Control Valve
ISS
— Input Shaft Speed
POT
— Potentiometer
MTR.
— Motor
APP
— Accelerator Pedal Position
TTS
— Transmission Temperature Switch
L4
— Four Cylinder Inline Engine
CCV
— Canister Control Valve
TFP
— Transmission Fluid Pressure
CCO
— Converter Clutch Override
CLECS
— Closed Loop Emission Control System
WAPA
— Wisconsin Automotive Parts Association
DIAG.
— Diagnostic
ASP
— Automotive Service Professionals
LSD
— Limited Slip Differential
FI
— Fuel Injector
PTC
— Pending Trouble Code
SDV
— Spark Delay Valve
TAC
— thermostatic air cleaner
DMCM
— Drive Motor Control Module
COMP.
— Compartment
AUTO.
— Automatic
CCM
— Central Control Module
SIL
— Shift Indicator Lamp
ACL
— Air cleaner
VVT-I
— Variable Valve Timing-intelligence
AMP.
— Ampere
NDS
— Neutral Drive Switch
PCSDM
— Passenger Compartment Sensor/Diagnostic Module
DR.
— Door
PNK
— Pink
EOT
— Engine Oil Temperature
ELECT.
— Electronic
BUS P
— Bus Positive
TIC
— Thermal Ignition Control
DPC
— Dynamic Pressure Control
A/F
— Air Fuel Ratio
DEF.
— Defogger
IVSC
— Integrated Vehicle Speed Control
WMCA
— Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association
EVR
— EGR Vacuum Regulator
LT GRN
— Light Green
BPE
— Bar Pin Eliminator
CANP
— Canister Purge
EMB
— Electromagnetic Brakes
SOL.
— Solenoid
FD
— Final Drive
CNTRL.
— Control
EP
— exhaust pressure
ISA
— Idle Speed Actuator
ALT.
— Alternator
ORC
— Oxidation Reduction Converter
CIRC.
— Circuit
JAG
— Jaguar
RPN
— Recycled Parts Network
PDAS
— Porsche Dynamische Allrad Steurung
VOTM
— Vacuum-Operated Throttle Modulator
PAV
— Pulse Air Valve
DP
— Dashpot
LOS
— Limited Operation Strategy
CARB.
— Carburetor
CLCC
— Closed Loop Carburetor Control
CCV
— Crank Case Ventilation
FIPL
— Fuel Injector Pump Lever
IPR
— Injector Pressure Regulator
PKE
— Passive Keyless Entry
SA
— Solid Axle
A/T
— Automatic Transaxle
BLWR.
— Blower
REG.
— Regulator
CONT.
— contractions, continued
CIS-E
— Continuous Injection System-Electronic
CCRE
— Coalition for Collision Repair Excellence
ASD
— Auto ShutDown
VVTL-I
— Variable Valve Timing and Lift-intelligence
VCV
— Vacuum Control Valve
ENG.
— engine
LEV
— Low Emissions Vehicle
EVSV
— Electronic Vacuum Switching Valve
CAPA
— Certified Automotive Parts Association
SVT
— Special Vehicle Team
EGRB
— EGR Boost Sensor
CAAT
— Council of Advanced Automotive Trainers
AFS
— Air Flow Sensor
CESS
— Cold Engine Sensor Switch
TAP
— Transmission Adaptive Pressure
TOT
— Transmission Oil Temperature
LT BLU
— Light Blue
RABS
— Rear Antilock Brake System
FCHEV
— Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle
BRKR.
— Breaker
AFR
— Air Fuel Ration
CDRV
— Crankcase Depression Regulator Valve
SPOUT
— Spark Output Signal
OBD
— Or on Board Diagnostics
P/N
— Park/Neutral
CCV
— Crank Case Vent
VFD
— Vacuum Fluorescent Display
SOA
— Spring-Over-Axle
SC
— Stability Control
ACPSW
— Air Conditioning Pressure Switch
MT
— Manual Transmission
KG/CMY
— Kilograms Per Square Centimeter
TWC
— Three-Way Catalyst
SCC
— Spark Control Computers
SRA
— Solid Rear Axle
PRESS.
— Pressure
BHS
— Bimetal Heat Sensor
BUS N
— Bus Negative
FIC
— Fast Idle Control
PT.
— Pint
VIO
— Violet
SYE
— Slip Yoke Eliminators
O2S
— Oxygen Sensor
DM
— Drive Motor
ATX
— Automatic Transaxle
ACC
— Air Conditioning Clutch
STI
— Self Test Input
A/D
— Analogue to Digital Converter
RECIRC
— Recirculation
ECAT
— Electronically Controlled Automatic Transaxle
S/C
— Supercharged
WACA
— Womens Automotive Communication Awards
DMCT
— Drive Motor Coolant Temperature
SDM
— Supplemental Restraint System Diagnostic Module
PCCB
— Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake
LDP
— Leak Detection Pump
NAA
— Nebraska Autobody Association
O/S
— Oversize
PS
— Pressure Switch Mpower Steering
JAG
— Jaguar Advisory Group
PC-SOL
— Purge Control Solenoid
AAC
— Autobody Association of Connecticut
TAD
— Thermactor Air Divisionrter
STAR
— Self Test Automatic Readout
EVR
— EGR Valve Regulator
ECITS
— Electronic Control Ignition Timing System
MAN.
— Manual
STO
— Self Test Output
PMD
— Pump Mounted Driver
ETR
— Emergency Tensioning Retractor
AT
— All-Terrain
ECI
— Extended Compressor at Idle
BAC
— By-Pass Air Control
CVC
— Constant Vacuum Control
CIM
— Column Integration Module
TPM
— Tire Pressure Monitors
EDIS
— Electronic Distributorless Ignition System
AB
— Air Bleed
PSPS
— Power Steering Pressure Switch
KAM
— Keep Alive Memory
ESS
— Engine Speed Sensor
CLC
— Converter Lockup Clutch
PECV
— Power Enrichment Control Valve
ESC
— Electronic Spark Control
DV
— Delay Valve
EVR
— Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise
PCI
— Programmable Communications Interface
MCV
— Mixture Control Valve
CFRM
— Condenser Fan Relay Module
MFD.
— Microfarads
BPS
— Back Pressure Sensor
TRANS.
— Transmission
ITB
— Individual Throttle Body
CTO
— Clean Tachometer Output
MSLF
— Miles Since Last Fail
EFE
— Early Fuel Evaporation
RLY.
— Relay
EVO
— Electronic Vehicle Orifice
TBI
— Throttle Body Fuel Injection
VVC
— Variable Valve Control
C4
— Computer Controlled Catalytic Converter
ITS
— Idle Tracking Switch
SPRCHG.
— Supercharger
TFI
— Thick Film Ignition
CCECS
— Computer Controlled Emission Control System
OOIDA
— Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Assocation
CSF
— Crankshaft Speed Fluctuation
EGRPS
— EGR Valve Position Sensor
JAG
— Jaguar Amateurs Groupe
CE
— Commutate End
CLNT
— Coolant
EEPROM
— Electronically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
CMTC
— Compass/Mini Trip Computer
CCRM
— Constant Control Relay Module
ENG.
— Engineers
P/S
— Power Steering
LTS
— Lights
VLR
— Volt Loop Reserve
PCS
— Purge Control Solenoid
MEM.
— Memory
ARS
— Automatic Restraint System
LUGG.
— Luggage
DISTR
— Distributor
PTU
— Part Throttle Unlock
EWL
— Engine Warning Lamp
BPW
— Brake Pulse Width
SCB
— Supercharger Bypass
EVAP
— EVAPorative emission system
SRI
— Short Ram Intake
CSC
— Coolant Spark Control
XLE
— Extra Luxury Edition
F/B
— Fuse Block
ORG
— Orange
XRS
— Extreme Sport
PNP
— Park/Neutral Position
CFI
— Continuous Fuel Injection
VCC
— Viscous Converter Clutch
UCA
— Upper Control Arm
FED.
— Federal
TC
— Turbocharger
RAS
— Rear Active Steering
SE
— Sport Edition
MCRS
— Montana Collision Repair Specialists
AIR
— Air Injection Reactor
MECH.
— Mechanical
CFV
— Critical Flow Venture
CPI
— Central Port Fuel Injection
VM
— Vacuum Modulator
ROTM
— Ride of the Month
QTS.
— Quarts
PPL
— Purple
RECIRC.
— Recirculate
CCS
— Coast Clutch Solenoid
AM1
— Air Management 1
EVAP
— Fuel Evaporative System
W/B
— Wheelbase
CCD
— Computer Controlled Dwell
VOLT.
— Voltage
VSS
— Vehicle Speed Signal
WACTAL
— Wisconsin Automotive Collision Technicians Association, Ltd.
SCS
— Suction Control Solenoid
BLU
— bluetongue
CES
— Clutch Engage Switch
LXE
— Luxury Edition
PFE
— Pressure Feedback EGR
EEVIR
— Evaporator Equalized Values in Receiver
FDV
— Fuel Decal Valve
TGS
— Top Gear Switch
ABS.
— Absolute
B/P
— Backpressure
SENS.
— sensory, sensation
DBC
— Dual Bed Catalyst
COMP.
— compressor
CBVV
— Carburetor Bowl Vent Valve
LPG
— Liquified Petroleum Gas
DEC
— Diesel Engine Control
NSS
— Neutral Start Switch
EST
— Electronic Spark Timing
ACCS
— A/C Cycling Switch
FCS
— Fuel Control Solenoid
TPM
— Tyre Pressure Monitoring
CONN.
— Connector
AUX.
— Auxiliary
TCCS
— Toyota Computer Control System
MSFF
— Miles Since First Fail
TSI
— Turbo-Stratified Injection
CCM
— Continuous Component Monitor
SLE
— Sport Luxury Edition
DSV
— Deceleration Solenoid Valve
CER
— Cold Enrichment Rod
SPL
— Smoke Puff Limiter
SEN
— Sensor
LCA
— Lower Control Arm
BPP
— Brake Pedal Position
WSS
— Wheel Speed Sensor
REST
— Restraint
APS
— Absolute Pressure Sensor
MIL
— Malfunction Indicator Lamp
SPK
— Spark Control
CC
— Climate Control
DPI
— Dual Plug Ignition
VOM
— Voltohmmeter
EET
— Electronic EGR Transducer
CCP
— Climate Control Panel
CCA
— Centre Control Assembly
MML
— Motor Mount Lift
CHRG.
— Charging
CP
— Canister Purge
VATS
— Vehicle AntiTheft System
EMR
— Emission Maintenance Reminder
OSC
— Output State Check
BAP
— Barometric Atmosphere Pressure
EGRC
— EGR Control
SRC
— Selective Ride Control
PTV
— Porsche Torque Vectoring
C
— Coupe
LFC
— Low Fan Control
PAIR
— Pulsed Secondary Air Injection
DDD
— Dual Diaphragm Distributor
SDU
— SRS Diagnostic Unit
NGS
— Neutral Gear Switch
DC
— duty cycle
DLC
— Data Link Connector
SS
— Shift Solenoid
DE
— Deluxe Edition
SAW
— Spark Angle Word
RTD
— Real Time Dampening
CASE
— Cranking Angle Sensing Error
AM2
— Air Management 2
CCC
— Computer Command Control
J/B
— Junction Block
ST
— Single Turbo
BVT
— Backpressure Variable Transducer
ST
— Scan Tool
KS
— Knock Sensor
ISS
— Idle Stop Solenoid
SEN.
— Sensor
DMS
— Distributor Modulator System
LUS
— Lock-Up Solenoid
P/C
— Printed Circuit
ECS
— Evaporative Emission Control System
AI
— Air Injection
AAP
— Auxiliary Accelerator Pump
ACON
— Air Conditioning On Signal
ACR
— Air Conditioning Relay
TV
— Thermovalve
DDL
— Diagnostic Data Link
IPC
— Instituteument Panel Cluster
PC
— Pressure Control
SIS
— Side Impact Sensor
ELC
— Electronic Level Control
RVB
— Rear Vacuum Break
MPI
— Multi-Port Injection
MAFS
— Mass Airflow Sensor
MT
— Mud-Terrain
M/T
— Manual Transaxle
CTP
— Closed Throttle Position
CE
— Compact Edition
PWR
— Power to Weight Ratio
IPC
— Indian Hills Community Church
THM
— Turbo Hydra-Matic
VVV
— Vacuum Vent Valve
CA
— Control Arm
EBL
— Electric Back Lite
RAP
— Retained Access Power
EDM
— Electronic Distributor Modulator
PA
— Pressure Air
NSS
— Neutral Safety Switch
ASCS
— Air Suction Control Solenoid
BC
— Blower Control
DSS
— Downshift Solenoid
VAC.
— Vacuum
CID
— Cylinder Identification
MA
— Mass Airflow
EGRV
— EGR Vent
ACC
— A/C Clutch Compressor
MIC
— Mechanical Instituteument Cluster
EEGR
— Electronic EGR
ARC
— Automatic Ride Control
L/D
— Light Duty
ACC
— Automatic Climate Control
TRANS.
— Transaxle
EPS
— Electric Power Steering
PCV
— Positive Case Vent
EAC
— Electric Assist Choke
PTS.
— Pints
PROG.
— Programmed
TP
— Test Pipes
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