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Old 09-12-2004, 11:36 AM   #1
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Mechanics Dictonary

Here is a list of different modules in GM cars and trucks and their abbreviations

Module- Module Description
ABS- Antilock Brake Traction Control
ACC -Adaptive Cruise Control with Alert
ADG -Accommodated Device Gateway
AHLL -Automatic Head Lamp Leveling
AHS -Auxiliary Heating System
AMP -Amplifier
APC -Auto Personal Computer
ARS -Antenna Reception System
ATC -Active Transfer Case
BCM -Body Control Module
CCP -Climate Control Panel
CDS -Compact Disc
CDX -Multiple Compact Disc Changer
CHIME -Chime
CID -Color Information Display
CIM -Column Integration Module
CLM -Column Locking Module
CMM -Column Memory Module
DAB -Digital Audio Broadcast
DDM -Driver Door Module
DDS -Driver Door Switch
DIC -Driver Information Center
DIM -Dash Integration Module
DPM -Driver Position Module
DSM -Driver Seat Module
EBCM -Electronic Brake Control Module
ECC -Electronic Climate Control
ECM -Engine Control Module
EKM -EasyKey Module
EPS -Electric Power Steering
FICM -Fuel Injector Control Module
FTC -Folding Top Controller
GID -Graphics Information Display
HCM -Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Control Module
HEMC -Hybrid Electric Motor Controller
HUD -Head Up Display
HVAC -Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning
ICC -Integrated Chassis Control
IPC -Instrument Panel Cluster
IPM -Instrument Panel Integration Module
IRC -Integrated Radio Chassis
LDS -Left Detection System
LGM -Lift Gate Module
LMD -Left Middle Door Module
LRD -Left Rear Door Module
MCS -Mobile Communication System
MDS -Mini Disc
MDX -Mini Disc Changer
MMM -Memory Mirror Module
MRM -Moveable Roof Module (Hardtop)
MSM -Memory Seat Module
NAV -Navigation
NDH -Navigation Display Head
NRC -Navigation Radio
TMS/ONS -Telematic System/Onstar
PAS -Parking Assistance
PBA -Park Brake Assist
PCM -Powertrain Control Module
PDM -Passenger Door Module
PDS -Passenger Door Switch
PHN -Phone
PSM -Passenger Seat Module
RAD -Radio
RAHVAC -Rear Auxiliary Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning
RCC -Rear Climate Control
RDS -Right Detection System
REC -Rear Electrical Center
RFA -Remote Function Actuation
RIM -Rear Integration Module
RMD -Rear Middle Door Module
RRD -Right Rear Door Module
RSA/HVAC -Rear Seat Audio / Rear Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning
RSD -Right Side Detection
RSM -Rear Seat Module
RTD -Real Time Damping
SBBC -Smart Brake Booster Controller
SCM -Seat Control Module
SDARS -Sattelite Digital Audio Reception System
SDG -Serial Data Gateway
SDM -Sensing Diagnostic Module (Supplemental Inflatable Restraints)
SIC -Secondary Information Center
SODM -Side Object Detection Module - Left
SODM -Side Object Detection Module - Right
TCCM -Transfer Case Control Module
TCM -Transmission Control Module
TMS -Telematic System
TTM -Tilt Telescoping Module
TVM -Television Module
UEC -Underhood Electrical Center
VCM -Vehicle Control Module
VCU -Vehicle Control Unit (OnStar)
VIM -Vehicle Immobilizer Module
VIU -Vehicle Interface Unit (OnStar)
VTD -Vehicle Theft Deterrent
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Re: Mechanics Dictonary


Abbreviations and Meanings


TERM in - followed by DEFINITION




Abbreviation Meaning


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2WS- Two-Wheel Steer
3GR- Third Gear
4GR- Fourth Gear
4WAL- Four Wheel Anti-Lock
4WD- Four Wheel Drive
4WS- Four Wheel Steer


A
A-Ampere(s)
AAT- Ambient Air Temperature

ABS-Antilock Brake System
A/C-Air Conditioning
AC-Alternating Current
accel- Acceleration
accum- Accumulator
ACC- Adaptive Cruise Control

ACC-Accessory, Automatic Climate Control
Accy- Accessory
ACL-Air Cleaner

ACM- Air Conditioning Module
ACR4-Air Conditioning Refrigerant, Recovery, Recycling, Recharging

act- Actual
actv- Activate
AD-Automatic Disconnect
A/D-Analog to Digital
ADL-Automatic Door Lock

AD- Accommodated Device
adapt- Adaptive
adapts- Adaptors(ers)
ADG- Accommodated Device Gateway
adj- Adjust
ADL- Automatic Door Lock
ADS- Auxiliary Discriminating Sensor
A/F-Air/Fuel Ratio
AFECM- Alternate Fuel Engine Control Module
AFO- Alternate Fuel Operation
aft- After
AH-Active Handling

AHLD- Automatic Headlamp Leveling Device
ahrs- Amp Hours
AIR-Secondary Air Injection
ALC-Automatic Level Control, Automatic Lamp Control

AIR- Secondary Air Injection
ALC- Automatic Lamp Control, Automatic Level Control
ALDL- Assembly Line Diagnostic Link
ALM- Automatic Level Control, Adaptive Learn Matrix
Alt- Alternative
AM- Amplitude Modulation
AM/FM-Amplitude Modulation/Frequency Modulation

amp- Amplifier
amps- Amperages
Ant-Antenna
AP-Accelerator Pedal
APCM-Accessory Power Control Module
API-American Petroleum Institute
APP-Accelerator Pedal Position

Appl- Application
APT-Adjustable Part Throttle

ARS- Adaptive Receptive System
asm- Assembly
ASM- Alarm Siren Module
ASM-Assembly, Accelerator and Servo Control Module
ASR-Acceleration Slip Regulation
A/T-Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
ATC-Automatic Transfer Case, Automatic Temperature Control

ATDC-After Top Dead Center
ATF- Automatic Transmission Fluid

ATSLC-Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control
Auto-Automatic
Aux- Auxiliary
avg-Average
A4WD-Automatic Four-Wheel Drive
AWD- All-Wheel Drive

AWG-American Wire Gage


B
B+-Battery
Positive Voltage
BARO-Barometric Pressure

BAS- Brake Apply Sensor
BATT-Battery
BBV--Brake Booster Vacuum
BCA-Bias Control Assembly
BCM-Body Control Module
BFC- Body Function Controller

BHP-Brake Horsepower
BLK-Black
blts- Belts
BLW- Brake Lining Wear

BLU-Blue
Bn- Bank
BP-Back Pressure
BPCM-Battery Pack Control Module
BPMV-Brake Pressure Modulator Valve
BPP-Brake Pedal Position
BRN-Brown
(BTCM) Brake Torque Control Module

BTDC-Before Top Dead Center
BTM-Battery Thermal Module
BTSI-Brake Transmission Shift Interlock
Btu-British Thermal Units


C
°C-Degrees Celsius
CAC-Charge Air Cooler
CAFE-Corporate Average Fuel
Economy
Cal-Calibration
calc- Calculated

Cam-Camshaft
CAN- Controller Area Network

CARB-California Air Resources Board
CASE- Crankshaft Angle Sensor Error
cass- Cassette

CC-Coast Clutch
CC- Climate Control

cm³-Cubic Centimeters
CCM-Convenience Charge Module, Chassis Control Module
CCOT-Cycling Clutch Orifice Tube
CCP-Climate Control Panel
CCW- Counter Clockwise

CD-Compact Disc
CDX- Compact Disc Changer

CE-Commutator End
CEAB-Cold Engine Air Bleed
CEMF-Counter Electromotive Force
CEX-Cabin Exchanger
cfm-Cubic Feet per Minute
cg-Center of Gravity
CID-Cubic Inch Displacement
CKP-Crankshaft Position
CKT-Circuit
C/Ltr-Cigar Lighter
CL-Closed Loop
CLS-Coolant Level Switch
cm- Centimeter
cmd- Command

CMC-Compressor Motor Controller
cmmd- Commanded

CMP-Camshaft Position
CNG-Compressed Natural Gas
CO-Carbon Monoxide
CO2-Carbon Dioxide
Coax-Coaxial
COMM-Communication
compl- Complete(d)
cond- Condition
config- Configuration

Conn-Connector
const- Constant

COP- Computer Operating Properly
CPA-Connector Position Assurance
CPP-Clutch Pedal Position
CPS-Central Power Supply
CPU-Central Processing Unit
CRT-Cathode Ray Tube
CRTC-Cathode Ray Tube Controller
CS-Charging System
CSFI-Central Sequential Fuel Injection
CTD- Content Theft Deterrent

CTP-Closed Throttle Position
CTP- Closed Throttle Position
ctrl- Control
ctsy- Courtesy

cu ft-Cubic Foot/Feet
cu in-Cubic
Inch/Inches
CV-Constant Velocity Joint
CVRSS-Continuously Variable Road
Sensing Suspension
Cyl-Cylinder(s)


D
D- Drive

DAB-Delayed Accessory Bus
dB-Decibels
dBA=Decibels on A-weighted Scale
dBm- Decibel Meter

DC-Direct Current, Duty Cycle
DCM-Door Control Module
DDM- Driver Door Module
DDS- Driver Door Switch

DE-Drive End
DEC-Digital Electronic Controller
dec- Decrement

Decal- Decelerate
def- Defrost
defog- Defogger
deg- Degrees
deg C- Degrees Celsius
del- Delivered

DERM-Diagnostic Energy Reserve Module
DERM- Diagnostic Energy Reserve Module
des- Desired
DFCO- Decel Fuel Cut-Off

DI-Distributor Ignition
dia-Diameter

Diag- Diagnostic
DIC-Driver Information Center
Diff-Differential
dig- Digit

DIM-Dash Integration Module
dis- Disable
disc- Disconnect
discrim- Discriminate
disp- Display

DK-Dark
DLC-Data Link Connector
DMCM-Drive Motor Control Module
DMM-Digital Multi-meter
DMSDS-Drive Motor Speed and Direction Sensor
DMU-Drive Motor Unit
DNR- Dolby Noise Reduction

DOHC-Dual Overhead Camshafts
Dol- Dolby
Dr- Door

DR, Drvr-Driver
DRL-Daytime Running Lamps
DRP- Dynamic Rear Proportioning
DRR- Digital Radio Receiver
drvr- Driver
DSM- Driver Seat Module
DSP- Digital Signal Process

DTC-Diagnostic Trouble Code
DVD- Digital Video disc
Dwn Down



E
EBCM
-Electronic Brake Control Module
EBM- Electronic Brake Module

EBTCM-Electronic Brake and Traction Control Module
E&C-Entertainment and Comfort

EC-Electrical Center, Engine Control
EC- Engine Control

ECC-Electronic Climate Control
ECI-Extended Compressor at Idle
ECL-Engine Coolant Level
ECM-Engine Control Module, Electronic Control Module
Econ- Economy

ECS-Emission Control System
ECT-Engine Coolant Temperature
ECU- Electronic Control Unit

EEPROM-Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
EEVIR-Evaporator Equalized Values in Receiver
EFE-Early Fuel Evaporation
EGR-Exhaust Gas Recirculation
EGR TVV-Exhaust Gas Recirculation Thermal Vacuum Valve
EHCU- Electric Hydraulic Control Unit

EHPS-Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering
EI-Electronic Ignition
ELAP-Elapsed
ELC-Electronic Level Control
elec- Electric

E/M-English/Metric
EMB- Electromagnetic Brake

EMF-Electromotive Force
EMI-Electromagnetic Interference
enab- Enabled

Eng-Engine
EOP-Engine Oil Pressure
EOT-Engine Oil Temperature
EPA-Environmental Protection Agency
EPR-Exhaust Pressure Regulator
EPS- Electric Power Steering

EPROM-Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
EQ- Equalizer
ERH- Extended Ride Height

ESB-Expansion Spring Brake
ESC-Electronic Suspension Control
ESD-Electrostatic Discharge
ESM- Electronic Steering Module

ESN-Electronic Serial Number
EST- Electronic Spark Timing
ESO- Engine Shutoff
Est- Estimated

ETC-Electronic Throttle Control
ETC-Electronic Temperature Control
ETC-Electronic Timing Control
ETCC-Electronic Touch Climate Control
ETR-Electronically Tuned Receiver
ETS-Enhanced Traction System
EV- Electric Vehicle

EVAP-Evaporative Emission
evap- Evaporator

EVO-Electronic Variable Orifice
ext- Extended
Extr- Exterior

Exh-Exhaust


F
°F-Degrees Fahrenheit
F4WD- Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive

FC-Fan Control
fdbk- Feedback

FDC-Fuel Data Center
FED-Federal All United States except California
FEDS-Fuel Enable Data Stream
FEIC- Fuel Economy Integrated Counter
FET- Field Effect Transistor

FEX-Front Exchanger
FF-Flexible Fuel
FFH-Fuel-Fired Heater
FI-Fuel Injection
FICM- Fuel Injector Control Module
filt- Filter
FL- Front Left
flr-Floor
FM- Frequency Modulation

FMVSS-Federal U.S. Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
FP-Fuel Pump
FP- Fuel Pump
FPR- Fuel Pump Regulator
FR- Front Right
freq- Frequency
frnt- Front
FRP- Fuel Rail Pressure

ft-Foot/Feet
FT-Fuel Trim
FTP- Fuel Tank Pressure

F4WD-Full Time Four-Wheel Drive
4WAL-Four-Wheel Antilock
4WD-Four-Wheel Drive
FW-Flat Wire
FWD-Front Wheel Drive, Forward




G
g/cyl- Grams per cylinder

g-Grams, Gravitational Acceleration
GA-Gage, Gauge
gal-Gallon
gas-Gasoline
GCW-Gross Combination Weight
Gen-Generator
GL-Gear Lubricant
GM-General Motors
GM SPO-General Motors Service Parts Operations
gnd-Ground
gpm-Gallons per Minute
GPS- Global Positioning System

GRN-Green
GRY-Gray
GS- Garage Shift

GVWR-Gross Vehicle Weight Rating


H
H-Hydrogen
H2O-Water
Harn-Harness
HC-Hydrocarbons
HCM- Heating Control Module

H/CMPR-High Compression
HD-Heavy Duty
HDC-Heavy Duty Cooling
hex-Hexagon, Hexadecimal
Hg-Mercury

HI- High
Hi Alt-High Altitude

HID- High Intensity Discharge
hist- History

HO2-SHeated Oxygen Sensor
horiz- Horizontal

hp-Horsepower
HPL-High Pressure Liquid
HPS-High Performance System
HPV-High Pressure Vapor
HPVS-Heat Pump Ventilation System
hr- Hour

hrs- Hours
HTCM- HVAC Thermal Control Module
Htd-Heated
HTR-Heater
HUD-Head-up Display
HVAC-Heater-Ventilation-Air Conditioning
HVACM-Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning Module
HVIL-High Voltage Interlock Loop
HVM-Heater Vent Module
H/W- Hardware
HW- Heated Windshield

Hz-Hertz


I
IA- Intake Air

IAC-Idle Air Control
IAT-Intake Air Temperature
IC-Integrated Circuit, Ignition Control
ICCS-Integrated Chassis Control System
ICDX- Integrated Compact Disc Changer

ICM-Ignition Control Module
ICS- Integrated Chassis System

ID-Identification, Inside Diameter
IDI-Integrated Direct Ignition
IGBT-Insulated Gate Bi-Polar Transistor
ign-Ignition
ILC-Idle Load Compensator
I/M- Inspection and Maintenance
IMDX- Integrated Mini Disc Changer
immo- Immobilizer
IMRC- Intake Manifold Runner Control
IMT- Intake Manifold Tuning

In- Inches
inadv- Inadvertent
inc- Increment
incand- Incandescent
infl- Inflatable
info- Information
init- Initial

in-Inch/Inches
INJ-Injection
inst-Instantaneous, Instant
int- Interior
I/O- In/Out

I/P- Instrument Panel
IP-Instrument Panel
IPC-Instrument Panel Cluster
IPM-Instrument Panel Module
I/PEC-Instrument Panel Electrical Center
IRQ)-Interrupt Request

ISC-Idle Speed Control
iso- Isolation

ISO-International Standards Organization
ISS-Input Speed Shaft, Input Shaft Speed


K
KAM-Keep Alive Memory
KDD-Keyboard Display Driver
kg-Kilogram
kg/h- Kilograms per hour

kHz-Kilohertz
km-Kilometer
km/h-Kilometers per Hour
km/l-Kilometers per Liter
kPa-Kilopascals
KS-Knock Sensor
kV-Kilovolts


L
L-Liter
L4F-our Cylinder Engine, In-Line
L6-Six-Cylinder Engine, In-Line
lb-Pound
lb ft-Pound Feet Torque
lb in-Pound Inch Torque
LCD-Liquid Crystal Display
LCM- Lighting Control Module

LDCL-Left Door Closed Locking
LDCM-Left Door Control Module
LDM-Lamp Driver Module
l duty- Light Duty

LED-Light Emitting Diode
LEV-Low Emissions Vehicle
LF-Left Front
LFWS- Left Front Wheel Speed
LGM- Lift Gate Module
LH- Left Hand
LMD- Left Mid Door

lm-Lumens
LO- Low
LPG- Liquefied Petroleum Gas
LPS- Low Pressure Sensor
L/R- Left Rear

LR-Left Rear
LT-Left
LT-Light
LT-Long Term
LTPI-Low Tire Pressure Indicator
LTPWS-Low Tire Pressure Warning System
lvl- Level



M
MAF-Mass Air Flow
malf- Malfunction

MALL- Multifunction Alarm Lighting and Locking
man- Manufacturer

Man-Manual
MAP-Manifold Absolute Pressure
MAT-Manifold Absolute Temperature
max-Maximum
M/C-Mixture Control
MCU- Microprocessor Control unit

MD- Mini Disc
MDP-Manifold Differential Pressure
MDX- Mini Disc Changer
med- Medium
mem- Memory

MFI-Multiport Fuel Injection
mi-Miles
mid- Midrange

MIL-Malfunction Indicator Lamp
min-Minimum
MIN-Mobile Identification Number
mL-Milliliter
mm-Millimeter
mm3- Cubic Millimeters

mmhg- Millimeters of mercury
MMM- Memory Mirror Module

mod- Module
mon- Monitor
mpg-Miles per Gallon
mph-Miles per Hour
ms-Millisecond
MSM- Memory Seat Module

MST-Manifold Surface Temperature
MSVA-Magnetic Steering Variable Assist, Magnasteer®
M/T-Manual Transmission/Transaxle
mtr- Motor
mult- Multiple
mux- Multiplex

MV-Megavolt
mV-Millivolt


N
N- Neutral

NAES-North American Export Sales
nav- Navigation

NC-Normally Closed
NDH- Navigation Display Head

NEG-Negative
Neu-Neutral
NGO- Natural Gas Operation

NI-Neutral Idle
NiMH-Nickel Metal Hydride
NLGI-National Lubricating Grease Institute
Nm-Newton-meter Torque
NO-Normally Open
NOx-Oxides of Nitrogen
NPTC-National Pipe Thread Coarse
NPTF-National Pipe Thread Fine
NOVRAM-Non-Volatile Random Access Memory
NR- Noise Reduction
NSBU- Neutral Safety Back Up
NV- Night Vision
NVRAM- Non-Volatile Random Access Memory



O
O2-Oxygen
O2S-Oxygen Sensor
OAT- Outside Air Temperature

OBD-On-Board Diagnostics
OBD II-On-Board Diagnostics Second Generation
OBPA- Off-Board Programming Adaptor

OC-Oxidation Converter Catalytic
OCS-Opportunity Charge Station
OD-Outside Diameter
ODM-Output Drive
Module
ODO-OdometerOEOriginal Equipment
OEM-Original Equipment Manufacturer
OHC-Overhead Camshaft
ohms-Ohm
OL-Open Loop, Out of Limits
ORC-Oxidation Reduction Converter Catalytic
orig- Original

ORN-Orange
ORVR-On-Board Refueling Vapor Recovery
OSC- Oxygen Storage Capacity
Overtemp- Over temperature

OSS-Output Shaft Speed
Oz-Ounce(s)


P
P- Park

PAG-Polyalkylene Glycol
PAIR-Pulsed Secondary Air Injection
parms- Parameters
PC- Pressure Control (solenoid valve),

PASS, PSGR-Passenger
PASS-Key®-Personalized Automotive Security System
P/B-Power Brakes
PC-Pressure Control
PCB-Printed Circuit Board
PCM-Powertrain Control Module
PCMCIA- Personal Computer Memory Card Industry Association

PCS-Pressure Control Solenoid
PCV-Positive Crankcase Ventilation
PDIF- Pressure Differential
PDM- Passenger Door Module
PDS- Passenger Door Switch

PEB-Power Electronics Bay
perf- Performance
phn- Phone

PID-Parameter Identification
PIM-Power Inverter Module
PIN- Personal Identification Number

PLL- Phase Locked Loop
PM-Permanent Magnet Generator
PMV- Pressure Modulator Valve

P/N-Part Number
PNK-Pink
PNP-Park/Neutral Position
pm-Parts per Million
POA-Pilot Operated Absolute Valve
POS-Positive, Position
POT-Potentiometer Variable Resistor
PPL-Purple

PPS- Passenger Presence Setting
press- Pressure
preten- Pretensioner
prev- Previous
prim- Primary

PRNDL-Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive, Low
Prog- Program
PROM-Programmable Read Only Memory
P/S- Power Steering

PS-Power Steering
PSCM-Power Steering Control Module, Passenger Seat Control Module
PSD-Power Sliding Door
psgr- Passenger

PSP-Power Steering Pressure
psi-Pounds per Square Inch
psia-Pounds per Square Inch Absolute
psig-Pounds per Square Inch Gauge
PSIR- Passenger Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
PSM- Passenger Seat Module
PSP- Power Steering Pressure

pt-Pint
PTC-Positive Temperature Coefficient
PTO- Power Take Off
PWM-Pulse Width Modulated
pwr- Power
PZM- Platform Zone Module



Q
QDM-Quad Driver Module

Qt-Quart(s)


R

R- Reverse
R-12-Refrigerant-12
R-134a-Refrigerant-134a
R/A- Resume or Accelerate
RAC- Remote Accessory Controller
RAM- Random Access Memory
ran- Random

RAM-Random Access Memory, Non-permanent memory device, memory contents are lost when power is removed.
RAP-Retained Accessory Power
RAV-Remote Activation Verification
RCC- Rear Climate Control

RCDLR-Remote Control Door Lock Receiver
RDCM-Right Door Control Module
RDS- Radio Display System
rec- Receive
recal- Recalibrate, Recalibration
recap- Receptacle

Recirc- Recirculation
recl- Recline

Ref-Reference
Rev-Reverse

ref- Reference
refrig- Refrigeration
regen- Regenerate
req- Request
resist- Resistance
resync- Resynchronize
rev- Reverse

REX-Rear Exchanger
RF-Right Front, Radio Frequency
RFA-Remote Function Actuation
RFI-Radio Frequency Interference
RFWS- Right Front Wheel Speed

RH-Right Hand
RIM-Rear Integration Module

RKE-Remote Keyless Entry
Rly-Relay
RMD- Right Mid Door

ROM-Read Only Memory, Permanent memory device, memory contents are retained when power is removed.
RPA- Rear Parking Assist

RPM-Revolutions per Minute Engine Speed
RPO-Regular Production Option
RR-Right Rear
RRD- Right Rear Door

RSA- Rear Seat Audio
RSS-Road Sensing Suspension
RTC- Real-Time Clock

RTD-Real Time Damping
RT-Right
RTT- Reconfigurable Telltale

RTV-Room Temperature Vulcanizing Sealer
RWAL-Rear Wheel Antilock
RWD-Rear Wheel Drive

RWS- Rear-Wheel Steer
RVAC- Rear Video/Audi/HVAC Module



S
s-Second(s)
SAE-Society of Automotive Engineers
SBM- Standard Body Module

SC-Supercharger
SCB-Supercharger Bypass
SCM-Seat Control Module
SCV- Speed Controlled Volume
SDL- Serial Data Link

SDM-Sensing and Diagnostic Module
sec- Second(s)
sen- Sensor

SEO-Special Equipment Option
seq- Sequence
ser- Serial

SFI-Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection
SI-System International Modern Version of Metric System
SIAB-Side Impact Air Bag
sig- Signal

SIR-Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
SIS- Side Impact Sensor

SLA-Short/Long Arm Suspension
SMCC- Stepper Motor Cruise Control
SOD- Side Object Detection
SOH- State of Health

sol-Solenoid
SO2-Sulfur Dioxide
SP-Splice Pack
S/P-Series/Parallel
spd- Speed
speedo- Speedometer
(SPI) Serial Peripheral Interface

SPO-Service Parts Operations
SPS-Service Programming System
sq ft, ft²-Square Foot/Feet
sq in, in²-Square Inch/Inches
SRC-Service Ride Control
SRI-Service Reminder Indicator
SRS-Supplemental Restraint System
SS- Speed signal

SS-Shift Solenoid
SSS- Speed Sensitive Steering
SSV- Shift Solenoid Valve

ST-Scan Tool
stdby- Standby

STID-Station Identification Station ID
STL- Service Transmission Lamp
SUV- Sport Utility Vehicle
SVS- Service Vehicle soon
S/W- Software

S4WD-Selectable Four-Wheel Drive
Sw-Switch
SWC- Steering Wheel Controls

SWPS-Steering Wheel Position Sensor
SXR- Serial Transmit and Receive
sync- Synchronize
sys- System


T
TA- Traffic Announcement

TAC-Throttle Actuator Control
Tach-Tachometer
TAP-Transmission Adaptive Pressure, Throttle Adaptive Pressure
TAS- Trap Alert System
TAV- Transmission Adaptive Volume
TBC- Truck Body Controller
TBI- Throttle Body Injection
TBI-Throttle Body Fuel Injection
TC-Turbocharger, Transmission Control
TCC-Torque Converter Clutch
TCM- Transmission Control Module

TCS-Traction Control System
TDC-Top Dead Center
tele- Telescope

TEMP-Temperature
Term-Terminal
TFP-Transmission Fluid Pressure
TFT-Transmission Fluid Temperature
THM-Turbo Hydro-Matic
TIM-Tire Inflation Monitoring, Tire Inflation Module
TIS- Techline Information System

TOC-Transmission Oil Cooler
torq- Torque

TP-Throttle Position
TPA-Terminal Positive Assurance
TPM-Tire Pressure Monitoring, Tire Pressure Monitor


TR-Transmission Range
TRANS-Transmission/Transaxle
trac- Traction
(trans) Transmission
trk- Truck
TSS- Turbine Shaft Speed

TT-Tell Tail Warning Lamp
TTM- Tilt and Telescope Module

TV- Television
TV-Throttle Valve
TVAM) Television Antenna Module

TVRS-Television and Radio Suppression
TVV-Thermal Vacuum Valve
TWC-Three Way Converter Catalytic
TWC+OC-Three Way + Oxidation Converter Catalytic
TXV-Thermal Expansion Valve
twtr- Tweeter



U
UART-Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter
U/H-Under hood
U/HEC-Under hood Electrical Center
U-joint-Universal Joint
unlk- Unlock

UTD-Universal Theft Deterrent
UV-Ultraviolet


V
V-Volt(s), Voltage
V6-Six-Cylinder Engine, V-Type
V8-Eight-Cylinder Engine, V-Type
Vac-Vacuum
VAC-Vehicle Access Code
VATS-Vehicle Anti-Theft System
VCIM-Vehicle Communication Interface Module
VCM-Vehicle Control Module
V dif-Voltage Difference
VDOT-Variable Displacement Orifice Tube
VDR- Vehicle Dealer Recorder
VDV-Vacuum Delay Valve
veh- Vehicle

vel-Velocity
ver- Version
vert- Vertical

VES-Variable Effort Steering
VF-Vacuum Fluorescent
VIN-Vehicle Identification Number
VIO-Violet

VIU- Vehicle interface Unit
VLR-Voltage Loop Reserve
VMV-Vacuum Modulator Valve
VR-Voltage Regulator
V ref-Voltage Reference
VSES-Vehicle Stability Enhancement System
vspd- Vehicle speed

VSS-Vehicle Speed Sensor
VSV) Vacuum Solenoid Valve
VTD- Vehicle Theft Deterrent



W
w/-With
warn- Warning

W/B-Wheel Base
WHL-Wheel
WHT-White
w/o-Without
WOT-Wide Open Throttle
W/P-Water Pump
W/S-Windshield
WSS-Wheel Speed Sensor
WU-OC-Warm Up Oxidation Converter Catalytic
WU-TWC-Warm Up Three-Way Converter Catalytic


X
X valve-Expansion Valve


Y
yd-Yard(s)
YEL-Yellow

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Old 11-04-2004, 12:27 PM   #3
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Nice collection of acronyms... For a good "glossary of terms", you can also go to our website (www.centralvirginiamachine.com) and read the explanation of many terms used by technicians and machinists, in order to better communicate with your technician and/or machinist.
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Old 08-06-2005, 04:18 PM   #4
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now thats alot of acronyms ! i thought Computers had alot them... you hand type all those Flatrater? I'd spend a day just reading them all.
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Hers one for ya. BRK - Its broke. Head for A.F. for help
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How about FUBR. Frigged up beyond repair. Alot work went into this post. THANKS
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