|
3GR |
Third Gear |
|
|
4GR |
Fourth Gear |
|
|
4WD |
Four Wheel Drive (cf. AWD) |
|
|
5AT |
Five Speed Automatic Transmission |
|
|
6MT |
Six Speed Manual Transmission |
|
|
A/C |
Air Conditioning |
|
|
A/D |
Analogue to Digital Converter |
|
|
A/F |
Air Fuel Ratio |
|
|
A/T |
Automatic Transaxle |
|
|
A/T |
Automatic Transmission |
|
|
AAC |
Autobody Association of Connecticut |
|
|
AAIA |
Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association |
|
|
AAM |
Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers |
|
|
AAMVA |
American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators |
|
|
aap |
Auxiliary Accelerator Pump |
|
|
AAPA |
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance |
|
|
AARA |
Arizona Automotive Recyclers Association |
|
|
AASA |
Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association |
|
|
AASP |
Alliance of Automotive Service Providers |
|
|
AASP-IL |
Alliance of Automotive Service Providers - Illinois |
|
|
AASP-NJ |
Alliance of Automotive Service Providers - New Jersey |
|
|
AAT |
Ambient Air Temperature |
|
|
ab |
Air Bleed |
|
|
ABA |
Auto Body Association |
|
|
ABA-CT |
Auto Body Association of Connecticut |
|
|
ABD |
Automatic Brake Differential |
|
|
ABDC |
After Bottom Dead Center |
|
|
ABRS |
air bag restraint system |
|
|
ABS |
Anti-Lock Brake System |
|
|
Abs. |
Absolute |
|
|
absv |
Air Bypass Solenoid Valve |
|
|
AC |
Alternating Current |
|
|
ACA |
Autobody Craftsman Association |
|
|
ACC |
Automatic Climate Control |
|
|
ACC |
Air Conditioning Clutch |
|
|
ACC |
A/C Clutch Compressor |
|
|
ACCA |
Arizona Collision Craftsmans Association |
|
|
ACCS |
A/C Cycling Switch |
|
|
ACCUM |
Accumulator |
|
|
ACCY |
Accessory |
|
|
Accy. |
Accessory |
|
|
ACL |
Air cleaner |
|
|
ACON |
Air Conditioning On Signal |
|
|
ACPSW |
Air Conditioning Pressure Switch |
|
|
ACR |
Air Conditioning Relay |
|
|
ACR4 |
Air Conditioning Refrigerant, Recovery, Recycling, Recharging |
|
|
ACRA |
America's Collision Repair Association |
|
|
ACT |
Air Charge Temperature |
|
|
ACTS |
Air Charge Temperature Sensor |
|
|
ACV |
Air Control Valve |
|
|
ADJ |
Adjust |
|
|
ADS |
Auxiliary Discriminating Sensor |
|
|
ADS |
Association of Diesel Specialists |
|
|
ADU |
Analog Digital Unit |
|
|
AERA |
Automotive Engine Rebuilders Association |
|
|
AFC |
Air Flow Control |
|
|
AFM |
Air Flow Meter |
|
|
afr |
Air Fuel Ration |
|
|
AFS |
Air Flow Sensor |
|
|
AI |
Air Injection |
|
|
AIA |
Automotive International Association |
|
|
AIPC |
Automotive Industry Planning Council |
|
|
AIR |
Air Injection Reactor |
|
|
AIS |
Air Injection System |
|
|
AIS |
Automatic Idle Speed |
|
|
AITA |
America's Independent Truckers' Association, Inc. |
|
|
AIV |
Air Injection Valve |
|
|
ALC |
Automatic Level Control |
|
|
ALCL |
Assembly Line Communications Link |
|
|
ALDL |
Assembly Line Diagnostic Link |
|
|
ALDL |
Assembly Line Data Link |
|
|
ALI |
Automotive Lift Institute, Inc. |
|
|
ALT |
Alternator |
|
|
Alt. |
Alternator |
|
|
alt. |
altitude |
|
|
AM1 |
Air Management 1 |
|
|
am2 |
Air Management 2 |
|
|
AMB |
Ambient |
|
|
AMI |
Automotive Management Institute |
|
|
Amp. |
Ampere |
|
|
AMT |
Automated Manual Transmission |
|
|
ANSI |
American National Standards Institute, Inc. |
|
|
AOCA |
Automotive Oil Change Association |
|
|
AOD |
Automatic Overdrive |
|
|
AP |
Accelerator Pedal |
|
|
APA |
Automobile Protection Association |
|
|
APAA |
Automotive Parts & Accessories Association |
|
|
APC |
Automatic Performance Control |
|
|
APP |
Accelerator Pedal Position |
|
|
APRA |
Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association |
|
|
APRA |
Automotive Parts Rebuilders Association |
|
|
APS |
Absolute Pressure Sensor |
|
|
APT |
Adjustable Part Throttle |
|
|
ARA |
Automotive Recyclers Association |
|
|
ARC |
Automatic Ride Control |
|
|
ARCA |
Automobile Racing Club of America |
|
|
ARS |
Automatic Restraint System |
|
|
ASA |
Automotive Service Association |
|
|
ASAAA |
Alliance of State Automotive Aftermarket Associations |
|
|
ASARC |
Air Suspension Automatic Ride Control |
|
|
ASC |
Automotive Service Councils |
|
|
ascs |
Air Suction Control Solenoid |
|
|
ASD |
Auto ShutDown |
|
|
ASDM |
Air Bag System Diagnostic Module |
|
|
ASE |
Automotive Service Excellence |
|
|
ASM |
Acceleration Simulation Mode |
|
|
ASP |
Automotive Service Professionals |
|
|
ASPA |
American Salvage Pool Association |
|
|
ASR |
Anti-Slip Regulation |
|
|
Assy. |
Assembly |
|
|
ASV |
Air Suction Valve |
|
|
AT |
Automatic Transmission |
|
|
AT |
All-Terrain |
|
|
ATC |
Automatic Temperature Control |
|
|
ATDC |
After Top Dead Centre |
|
|
ATF |
Automatic Transmission Fluid |
|
|
ATM |
Actuator Test Mode |
|
|
ATMC |
Automotive Training Managers Council |
|
|
ATRA |
Automotive Transmission Rebuilders Association |
|
|
ATS |
Air Temperature Sensor |
|
|
ATSG |
Automatic Transmission Service Group |
|
|
ATX |
Automatic Transaxle |
|
|
Auto. |
Automatic |
|
|
Aux. |
Auxiliary |
|
|
Avg. |
Average |
|
|
AWD |
All Wheel Drive |
|
|
AWDA |
Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association |
|
|
AXOD |
Automatic Transaxle Overdrive |
|
|
B/MAP |
Barometric/Manifold Absolute Pressure |
|
|
B/P |
Backpressure |
|
|
BAC |
By-Pass Air Control |
|
|
BAP |
Barometric Atmosphere Pressure |
|
|
BARO |
Barometric |
|
|
Baro. |
Barometric |
|
|
BAT |
Battery |
|
|
Batt. |
Battery |
|
|
BBDC |
before bottom dead center |
|
|
BBK |
Big Brake Kit |
|
|
BBL |
Barrel |
|
|
bc |
Blower Control |
|
|
BCM |
Body Control Module |
|
|
BDC |
Bottom Dead Centre |
|
|
BHP |
Brake Horse Power |
|
|
BHS |
Bimetal Heat Sensor |
|
|
BL |
Body Lift (automotive) |
|
|
BLK |
Black |
|
|
BLM |
Block Learn Multiplier |
|
|
Blst. |
Ballast |
|
|
BLU |
bluetongue |
|
|
BLU |
Blue |
|
|
Blwr. |
Blower |
|
|
BMAP |
Barometric & Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor |
|
|
BOO |
Brake On-Off Switch |
|
|
BP |
Barometric Pressure |
|
|
BPA |
Bypass Air |
|
|
BPE |
Bar Pin Eliminator |
|
|
BPP |
Brake Pedal Position |
|
|
BPS |
Back Pressure Sensor |
|
|
BPT |
Back Pressure Transducer |
|
|
BPV |
Bypass Valve |
|
|
bpw |
Brake Pulse Width |
|
|
Brkr. |
Breaker |
|
|
BRN |
Brown |
|
|
BTDC |
Before Top Dead Center |
|
|
BTS |
Battery Temperature Sensor |
|
|
BTSI |
Brake Transmission Shift Interlock |
|
|
BTU |
British Thermal Unit |
|
|
BUS N |
Bus Negative |
|
|
BUS P |
Bus Positive |
|
|
BVT |
Backpressure Variable Transducer |
|
|
C |
Celsius |
|
|
C |
Coupe |
|
|
C.A.R.B. |
California Air Resource Board |
|
|
C3 I |
Computer Controlled Coil Ignition |
|
|
C3I |
Computer Controlled Coil Ignition |
|
|
C4 |
Computer Controlled Catalytic Converter |
|
|
CA |
Control Arm |
|
|
CAA |
California Autobody Association |
|
|
CAAT |
Council of Advanced Automotive Trainers |
|
|
CAI |
Cold Air Intake |
|
|
CALPAK |
Calibration Pack |
|
|
CAN |
Controller Area Network |
|
|
CANP |
Canister Purge |
|
|
CAPA |
Certified Automotive Parts Association |
|
|
carb |
Carburetor |
|
|
CARB |
California Air Resources Board |
|
|
Carb. |
Carburetor |
|
|
CART |
Championship Auto Racing Teams (now Defunct) |
|
|
CASE |
Cranking Angle Sensing Error |
|
|
CAT |
Catalytic Converter |
|
|
CAWA |
California & Nevada Automotive Wholesalers' Association |
|
|
CB |
Circuit Breaker |
|
|
CBVV |
Carburetor Bowl Vent Valve |
|
|
CC |
Climate Control |
|
|
CC |
Cruise Control |
|
|
CC |
Catalytic Converter |
|
|
CC |
Cubic Centimeter |
|
|
CCA |
Centre Control Assembly |
|
|
CCAR |
Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair |
|
|
CCC |
Car Care Council |
|
|
CCC |
Computer Command Control |
|
|
CCD |
Computer Controlled Dwell |
|
|
CCECS |
Computer Controlled Emission Control System |
|
|
CCM |
Central Control Module |
|
|
ccm |
Continuous Component Monitor |
|
|
CCO |
Converter Clutch Override |
|
|
CCOT |
Cycling Clutch Orifice Tube |
|
|
CCP |
Climate Control Panel |
|
|
CCRE |
Coalition for Collision Repair Excellence |
|
|
CCRM |
Constant Control Relay Module |
|
|
CCS |
Coast Clutch Solenoid |
|
|
CCSP |
Carbon Canister Storage/Purge |
|
|
CCV |
Crank Case Vent |
|
|
CCV |
Canister Control Valve |
|
|
CCV |
Crank Case Ventilation |
|
|
CCW |
Counterclockwise |
|
|
CDCV |
Canister Drain Cut Valve |
|
|
CDI |
Capacitor Discharge Ignition |
|
|
CDR |
Chrysler Diagnostic Readout |
|
|
CDRV |
Crankcase Depression Regulator Valve |
|
|
Ce |
Consumer Electronics o Compact Edition |
|
|
CE |
Compact Edition |
|
|
CE |
Commutate End |
|
|
CE |
Classic Edition |
|
|
CEAB |
Cold Engine Air Bleed |
|
|
CECU |
Central Electronic Control Unit |
|
|
CEL |
Check Engine Light |
|
|
CER |
Cold Enrichment Rod |
|
|
ces |
Clutch Engage Switch |
|
|
CESS |
Cold Engine Sensor Switch |
|
|
CFI |
Continuous Fuel Injection |
|
|
CFI |
Central Fuel Injection |
|
|
CFM |
Cubic Feet per Minute |
|
|
CFRM |
Condenser Fan Relay Module |
|
|
CFV |
Critical Flow Venture |
|
|
CH4 |
Methane, Natural Gas |
|
|
Chrg. |
Charging |
|
|
CIAG |
Collision Industry Action Group |
|
|
CIC |
Collision Industry Conference |
|
|
CID |
Cubic Inch Displacement |
|
|
CID |
Cylinder Identification |
|
|
CIECA |
Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association |
|
|
CIM |
Column Integration Module |
|
|
Circ. |
Circuit |
|
|
CIS |
Continuous Injection System |
|
|
CIS-E |
Continuous Injection System-Electronic |
|
|
CKT |
Circuit |
|
|
CL |
Closed Loop |
|
|
CLC |
Converter Lockup Clutch |
|
|
CLCC |
Closed Loop Carburetor Control |
|
|
CLECS |
Closed Loop Emission Control System |
|
|
CLFCS |
Closed Loop Fuel Control System |
|
|
CLNT |
Coolant |
|
|
CLR |
Clear |
|
|
CLV |
Calculated Load Value |
|
|
CMFI |
Central Multiport Fuel Injection |
|
|
CMTC |
Compass/Mini Trip Computer |
|
|
CNG |
Compressed natural gas |
|
|
Cntrl. |
Control |
|
|
CO |
Carbon Monoxide |
|
|
CO2 |
Carbon Dioxide |
|
|
COC |
Conventional Oxidation Catalyst |
|
|
Comp. |
compressor |
|
|
Comp. |
Compartment |
|
|
Conn. |
Connector |
|
|
cont. |
contractions, continued |
|
|
Conv. |
Converter |
|
|
CP |
Canister Purge |
|
|
CPA |
Connector Position Assurance |
|
|
CPI |
Central Port Fuel Injection |
|
|
CPP |
Clutch Pedal Position |
|
|
Cps |
Crank Position Sensor |
|
|
CPS |
Central Power Supply |
|
|
CPSOV |
Canister Purge Shut Off Valve |
|
|
CPU |
Central Processing Unit |
|
|
CRK |
Cranking Signal |
|
|
csc |
Coolant Spark Control |
|
|
csf |
Crankshaft Speed Fluctuation |
|
|
CSSARA |
California Service Station and Automotive Repair Association |
|
|
CTM |
Central Timer Module |
|
|
CTO |
Clean Tachometer Output |
|
|
CTOX |
Continuous Trap Oxidizer |
|
|
CTP |
Closed Throttle Position |
|
|
CTS |
Coolant Temperature Sensor |
|
|
Cu. In. |
Cubic Inch |
|
|
CV |
Check Valve |
|
|
CV |
Control Valve |
|
|
CV |
Constant Velocity |
|
|
CVC |
Constant Vacuum Control |
|
|
CVT |
Continuously Variable Transmission |
|
|
CVTCS |
Continuous Variable Valve Timing Control System |
|
|
CVVT |
Continuous variable valve timing |
|
|
CW |
Clockwise |
|
|
CYL |
Cylinder |
|
|
Cyl. |
Cylinder |
|
|
DAB |
Delayed Accessory Bus |
|
|
dbc |
Dual Bed Catalyst |
|
|
DBW |
Drive-By-Wire |
|
|
DC |
Direct Current |
|
|
DC |
duty cycle |
|
|
DCISCA |
DC Motor Idle Speed Actuator |
|
|
DDD |
Dual Diaphragm Distributor |
|
|
DDL |
Diagnostic Data Link |
|
|
DE |
Deluxe Edition |
|
|
dec |
Diesel Engine Control |
|
|
Def. |
Defrost |
|
|
Def. |
Defogger |
|
|
DEFI |
Digital Electronic Fuel Injection |
|
|
Defog. |
Defogger |
|
|
DERM |
Diagnostic Energy Reserve Module |
|
|
DFI |
Direct Fuel Injection |
|
|
DFI |
Digital Fuel Injection |
|
|
Diag. |
Diagnostic |
|
|
DIC |
Driver Information Center |
|
|
DICM |
Distributor Ignition Control Module |
|
|
DIS |
Distributorless Ignition System |
|
|
Dist |
Distribution |
|
|
Dist. |
Distributor |
|
|
DISTR |
Distributor |
|
|
DK BLU |
Dark Blue |
|
|
DK GRN |
Dark Green |
|
|
DLC |
Data Link Connector |
|
|
DM |
Drive Motor |
|
|
dmcm |
Drive Motor Control Module |
|
|
dmct |
Drive Motor Coolant Temperature |
|
|
DME |
Dropping Mercury Electrode |
|
|
DMIVA |
Distributor Mounted Ignition Vacuum Advance |
|
|
dms |
Distributor Modulator System |
|
|
DMV |
Department of Motor Vehicles |
|
|
DOHC |
Double Overhead Camshaft (engine valve train architecture) |
|
|
DP |
Dashpot |
|
|
DPA |
Drop Pitman Arm |
|
|
DPC |
Dynamic Pressure Control |
|
|
DPF |
Diesel Particulate Filter |
|
|
DPFE |
Differential Pressure Feedback EGR |
|
|
DPI |
Dual Plug Ignition |
|
|
Dr. |
Door |
|
|
DRB |
Diagnostic Readout Box |
|
|
DRCV |
Distributor Retard Control Valve |
|
|
DRL |
Daytime Running Lights |
|
|
DSAS |
Deceleration Spark Advance System |
|
|
DSO |
Digital Storage Oscilloscope |
|
|
DSS |
Downshift Solenoid |
|
|
DSSA |
Dual Signal Spark Advance |
|
|
dsv |
Deceleration Solenoid Valve |
|
|
DTC |
Diagnostic Trouble Codes |
|
|
DTM |
Diagnostic Test Mode |
|
|
DTVS |
Dual Temperature Vacuum Switch |
|
|
dual VVT |
dual Variable Valve Timing |
|
|
dv |
Delay Valve |
|
|
DVDSV |
Differential Vacuum Delay and Separator Valve |
|
|
DVOM |
Digital Volt/Ohm Meter |
|
|
DVVT |
Dynamic Variable Valve Timing |
|
|
DVVV |
Distributor Vacuum Vent Valve |
|
|
DX |
Deluxe |
|
|
E4OD |
Electronic 4-Speed Overdrive |
|
|
EAC |
Electronic Air Control |
|
|
eac |
Electric Assist Choke |
|
|
EACV |
Electronic Air Control Valve |
|
|
EACV |
Electric Air Control Valve |
|
|
EBCM |
Electronic Brake Control Module |
|
|
ebl |
Electric Back Lite |
|
|
EBP |
Exhaust Back Pressure |
|
|
EBTCM |
Electronic Brake T/C Module |
|
|
EC |
Engine Control |
|
|
ECA |
Electronic Control Assembly |
|
|
ECAT |
Electronically Controlled Automatic Transaxle |
|
|
ECC |
Electronic Climate Control |
|
|
ECCS |
Electronic Concentrated Control System |
|
|
ECI |
Extended Compressor at Idle |
|
|
ECIT |
Electronic Control Ignition Timing |
|
|
ECITS |
Electronic Control Ignition Timing System |
|
|
ECL |
Engine Coolant Level |
|
|
ECM |
Electronic Control Module |
|
|
ECM |
Engine Control Module |
|
|
ECS |
Emission Control System |
|
|
ECS |
Evaporative Emission Control System |
|
|
ECT |
Engine Coolant Temperature |
|
|
ECU |
Engine Control Unit |
|
|
ECU |
Electronic Control Unit |
|
|
EDF |
Electric Drive Fan |
|
|
EDIS |
Electronic Distributorless Ignition System |
|
|
edm |
Electronic Distributor Modulator |
|
|
EEC |
Electronic Engine Control |
|
|
EECS |
Evaporative Emission Control System |
|
|
EEGR |
Electronic EGR |
|
|
EEPROM |
Electronically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory |
|
|
EESS |
Evaporative Emission Shed System |
|
|
EET |
Electronic EGR Transducer |
|
|
EEVIR |
Evaporator Equalized Values in Receiver |
|
|
EFE |
Early Fuel Evaporation |
|
|
EFI |
Electronic Fuel Injection Systems |
|
|
EGO |
Exhaust-Gas Oxygen |
|
|
EGR |
Exhaust Gas Recirculation Systems |
|
|
EGR TVV |
Exhaust Gas Recirculation Thermal Vacuum Valve |
|
|
EGRB |
EGR Boost Sensor |
|
|
EGRC |
EGR Control |
|
|
EGRC-BPT |
EGR Control Back Pressure Transducer |
|
|
EGRPS |
EGR Valve Position Sensor |
|
|
EGRT |
Exhaust Gas Recirculation Temperature |
|
|
EGRV |
EGR Vent |
|
|
EGT |
Exhaust Gas Temperature |
|
|
EI |
Electronic Ignition |
|
|
ELC |
Electronic Level Control |
|
|
ELCD |
Evaporative Loss Control Device |
|
|
Elect. |
Electronic |
|
|
EM |
Engine Modification |
|
|
EMB |
Electromagnetic Brakes |
|
|
EMF |
Electromagnetic Field |
|
|
EMI |
Electro-Magnetic Interference |
|
|
EMR |
Electronic Module Retard |
|
|
EMR |
Emission Maintenance Reminder |
|
|
EMS |
Engine Management System |
|
|
Eng. |
Engineers |
|
|
eng. |
engine |
|
|
EOBD |
European On Board Diagnostics |
|
|
EOP |
Engine Oil Pressure |
|
|
EOT |
Engine Oil Temperature |
|
|
EP |
exhaust pressure |
|
|
EPC |
Electronic Pressure Control |
|
|
EPS |
Electric Power Steering |
|
|
ESA |
Electronic Spark Advance |
|
|
ESC |
Electronic Spark Control |
|
|
ESD |
Electrostatic Discharge |
|
|
ESS |
Engine Speed Sensor |
|
|
EST |
Electronic Spark Timing |
|
|
ETC |
Electronic Temperature Control |
|
|
etr |
Emergency Tensioning Retractor |
|
|
ETR |
Electronically Tuned Receiver |
|
|
EVAP |
EVAPorative emission system |
|
|
EVAP |
Fuel Evaporative System |
|
|
EVAP CP |
Evaporative Canister Purge |
|
|
EVAP CV |
Evaporative Emissions System Canister Vent |
|
|
Evap. |
Evaporative |
|
|
EVIC |
Electronic Vehicle Information Center |
|
|
EVO |
Electronic Variable Orifice |
|
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EVO |
Electronic Vehicle Orifice |
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EVP |
EGR Valve Position |
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EVR |
EGR Vacuum Regulator |
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EVR |
EGR Valve Regulator |
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EVR |
Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise |
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EVRV |
Electronic Vacuum Regulator Valve |
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EVSV |
Electronic Vacuum Switching Valve |
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EWL |
Engine Warning Lamp |
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exc. |
Except |
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f |
Degrees Fahrenheit |
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F/B |
Fuse Block |
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F4WD |
Full Time Four Wheel Drive |
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FBC |
Feedback Carburetor |
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FC |
Fan Control |
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FCA |
Fuel Control Assembly |
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FCHEV |
Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle |
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fcs |
Fuel Control Solenoid |
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FD |
Final Drive |
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FDBK |
Feedback |
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FDV |
Fuel Decal Valve |
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Fed. |
Federal |
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feeprom |
Flash Electronically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory |
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FF |
Flexible Fuel |
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FI |
Fuel Injector |
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FI |
Forced Induction |
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FIA |
Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile |
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FIAT |
Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino (Italian Italian Car Factory Of Turin) |
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FIC |
Fast Idle Control |
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FICD |
Fast Idle Control Device |
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FIPL |
Fuel Injector Pump Lever |
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IP |
Instrument Panel |
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IPC |
Instituteument Panel Cluster |
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IPC |
Indian Hills Community Church |
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IPR |
Injector Pressure Regulator |
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IRL |
Indy Racing League |
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IRS |
Independent Rear Suspension |
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ISA |
Idle Speed Actuator |
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ISC |
Idle Speed Control |
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ISS |
Idle Stop Solenoid |
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ISS |
Input Shaft Speed |
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ITB |
Individual Throttle Body |
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ITRA |
International Tire and Rubber Association |
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ITS |
Idle Tracking Switch |
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IVS |
Idle Validation Switch |
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IVSC |
Integrated Vehicle Speed Control |
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IVSV |
Idle Vacuum Switching Valve |
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J/B |
Junction Block |
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JAG |
Jaguar Association Germany |
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JAG |
Jaguar |
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JAG |
Jaguar Advisory Group |
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JAG |
Jaguar Amateurs Groupe |
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JDM |
Japan Domestic Market |
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k/ohms |
1000 ohms |
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KAM |
Keep Alive Memory |
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KAPWR |
Keep Alive Power |
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kg/cmy |
Kilograms Per Square Centimeter |
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KHz |
kilohertz (1000 cycles per second) |
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KM/H |
Kilometers Per Hour |
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KOEO |
Key On Engine Off |
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KOER |
Key On Engine Running |
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KS |
Knock Sensor |
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L |
Liter |
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L |
Literature |
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L/D |
Light Duty |
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l4 |
Four Cylinder Inline Engine |
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Lbs. |
Pounds |
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LCA |
Lower Control Arm |
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LCD |
Liquid Crystal Display |
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LDP |
Leak Detection Pump |
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LE |
Luxury Edition |
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LE |
Limited Edition |
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LED |
law enforcement desk; light emitting diode |
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LEV |
Low Emissions Vehicle |
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LFC |
Low Fan Control |
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LH |
Left Hand |
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LIABRA |
Long Island Auto Body Repairmen-s Association |
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LOS |
Limited Operation Strategy |
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LPG |
Liquified Petroleum Gas |
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LS |
Luxury Sedan |
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LSD |
Limited Slip Differential |
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LT |
Light |
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LT BLU |
Light Blue |
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LT GRN |
Light Green |
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LTS |
Lights |
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Lugg. |
Luggage |
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LUS |
Lock-Up Solenoid |
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LWB |
Long wheel base |
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LXE |
Luxury Edition |
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M/T |
Manual Transaxle |
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M/T |
Manual Transmission |
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MA |
Mass Airflow |
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MA PFI |
Mass Air Sequential Port Fuel Injection |
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MABA |
Massachusetts Auto Body Association |
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MAF |
Mass Air Flow |
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MAFS |
Mass Airflow Sensor |
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Man. |
Manual |
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MAP |
Manifold Absolute Pressure |
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MAP |
Motorist Assurance Program |
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MAT |
Manifold Air Temperature |
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MC |
Mixture Control |
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MCRS |
Montana Collision Repair Specialists |
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MCU |
Microprocessor Control Unit |
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MCV |
Mixture Control Valve |
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MDP |
Manifold Differential Pressure |
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Mech. |
Mechanical |
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MEM-CAL |
Memory Calibration Chip |
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Mem. |
Memory |
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MEMA |
Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association |
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MEMCAL |
Memory Calibration |
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mfd. |
Microfarads |
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MFI |
Multiport Fuel Injection |
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MIC |
Mechanical Instituteument Cluster |
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MIL |
Malfunction Indicator Light |
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MIL |
Malfunction Indicator Lamp |
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MLP |
Manual Lever Position |
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MML |
Motor Mount Lift |
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MPFI |
Multi-Point Fuel Injection |
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MPG |
Miles Per Gallon |
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MPH |
Miles Per Hour |
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MPI |
Multi-Port Injection |
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MPI |
Multi-point injection |
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MPV |
Multi-Purpose Vehicle |
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ms |
Millisecond |
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Msff |
Miles Since First Fail |
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MSLF |
Miles Since Last Fail |
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MST |
Manifold Surface Temperature |
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MT |
Mud-Terrain |
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MT |
Manual Transmission |
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Mtr. |
Motor |
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N |
Nitrogen |
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N.m |
Newton-Meter |
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N2O |
nitrous oxide (anesthetic) |
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NA |
Not Available |
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NAA |
Nebraska Autobody Association |
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NABA |
Nebraska Autobody Association |
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NABC |
National Auto Body Council |
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NADA |
National Automobile Dealers Association |
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NAFSAGR |
National Associates for Safe Auto Glass Replacements, Inc. |
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NASCAR |
National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing |
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NATEF |
National Automotive Technical Education Foundation |
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NCGA |
North Carolina Glass Association |
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NCMI |
National Collision Marketing Institute |
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NDABA |
North Dakota Auto Body Association |
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nDS |
Neutral Drive Switch |
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NGS |
Neutral Gear Switch |
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NGVC |
Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition |
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NHCRA |
New Hampshire Collision Repair Association |
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NHRA |
National Hot Rod Association |
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NHTSA |
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
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NO. |
Number |
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NOx |
Nitrogen Oxide |
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nSS |
Neutral Safety Switch |
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NSS |
Neutral Start Switch |
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NTC |
Negative Temperature Coefficient |
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NTEA |
National Truck Equipment Association |
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NVRAM |
Non-Volatile Random Access Memory |
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NYSACT |
New York State Auto Collision Technician's Association |
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O |
Oxygen |
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o.d. |
outside diameter |
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O/S |
Oversize |
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O2 |
Oxygen |
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O2S |
Oxygen Sensor |
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OBD |
Or on Board Diagnostics |
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OCC |
Output Circuit Check |
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OD |
Outside Diameter |
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OD |
Overdrive |
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ODO |
Odometer |
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OE |
Original Equipment |
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OEM |
Original Equipment Manufacturer (usually in reference to car parts) |
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OHC |
Overhead Camshaft |
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OL |
Open Loop |
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OOIDA |
Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Assocation |
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Opt. |
Optional |
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ORC |
Oxidation Reduction Converter |
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ORG |
Orange |
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OS |
Oxygen Sensor |
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OSC |
Output State Check |
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OSS |
Output Shaft Speed |
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OTDRA |
Ohio Tire Dealers and Retreaders Association |
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OTIS |
Overhead Travel Information System |
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ozs. |
Ounces |
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P |
Park |
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P/C |
Printed Circuit |
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P/N |
Park/Neutral |
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P/N |
Part Number |
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P/S |
Power Steering |
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PA |
Pressure Air |
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PAB |
Passenger Air Bag |
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Pair |
Pulsed Secondary Air Injection |
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PASM |
Porsche Active Suspension Management |
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PASS |
Personalized Automotive Security System |
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PAV |
Pulse Air Valve |
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PBEA |
Paint, Body and Equipment Association |
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PC |
Pressure Control |
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PC |
Passenger Car |
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PC-SOL |
Purge Control Solenoid |
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PCB |
printed circuit board |
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PCCB |
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake |
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PCI |
Programmable Communications Interface |
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PCM |
Powertrain Control Module |
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PCM |
Porsche Communication Management |
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PCS |
Pressure Control Solenoid |
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PCS |
Purge Control Solenoid |
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PCSDM |
Passenger Compartment Sensor/Diagnostic Module |
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PCTG |
Pennsylvania Collision Trade Guild |
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PCV |
Positive Crankcase Ventilation |
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PCV |
Positive Case Vent |
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PDAS |
Porsche Dynamische Allrad Steurung |
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PDC |
Power Distribution Center |
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PDCC |
Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control |
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PDK |
Porsche Doppelkupplung |
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PECV |
Power Enrichment Control Valve |
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PERA |
Production Engine Remanufacturers Association |
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PFE |
Pressure Feedback EGR |
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PFI |
Port Fuel Injection |
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PG |
Pulse Generator |
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PGM-CARB |
Programmed Carburetor |
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PGM-FI |
Programmed Fuel Injection |
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PHC |
Porsche Hill Control |
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PIP |
Profile Ignition Pickup |
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PIV |
Peak Inverse Voltage |
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PKE |
Passive Keyless Entry |
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PMd |
Pump Mounted Driver |
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PNK |
Pink |
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PNP |
Park/Neutral Position |
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POSIP |
Porsche Side Impact Protection System |
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POT |
Potentiometer |
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PPL |
Purple |
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ppm |
parts per million |
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PRC |
Pressure Regulator Control |
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Press. |
Pressure |
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PRNDL |
Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive, Low |
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Prog. |
Programmed |
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PROM |
Programmable Read-Only Memory |
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PS |
Power Steering |
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PS |
Pressure Switch Mpower Steering |
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PSA |
Pressure Switch Assembly |
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PSI |
Pounds Per Square Inch (Static Pressure) |
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PSM |
Porsche Stability Management |
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PSP |
Power Steering Pressure |
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PSPS |
Power Steering Pressure Switch |
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pt. |
Pint |
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PTC |
Pending Trouble Code |
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PTC |
Positive Temperature Coefficient [elec. Conducting Material] |
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PTM |
Porsche Traction Management |
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PTO |
Power Take-Off |
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PTOX |
Periodic Trap Oxidizer |
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Pts. |
Pints |
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PTU |
Part Throttle Unlock |
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PTV |
Porsche Torque Vectoring |
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PVS |
Ported Vacuum Switch |
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PWM |
Pulse width modulation |
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PWR |
Power to Weight Ratio |
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PWR GND |
Power Ground |
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Pwr. |
Power |
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Qts. |
Quarts |
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RABS |
Rear Antilock Brake System |
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RAc |
Remote Accessory Controller |
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RAM |
random-access memory |
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RAP |
Retained Access Power |
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RAS |
Rear Active Steering |
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RDS |
Radio Data System |
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Recirc |
Recirculation |
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Recirc. |
Recirculate |
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Reg. |
Regulator |
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REST |
Restraint |
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RFI |
Radio Frequency Interference |
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RH |
Right Hand |
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RKE |
Remote Keyless Entry |
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Rly. |
Relay |
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RM |
Relay Module |
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ROM |
Read-Only Memory |
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ROTM |
Ride of the Month |
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RPM |
Revolutions Per Minute, (Rotations Per Minute) |
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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 |
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RPN |
Recycled Parts Network |
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rps |
revolutions per second |
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RTD |
Real Time Dampening |
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RTV |
Room Temperature Vulcanizer |
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RVB |
Rear Vacuum Break |
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RVP |
Reid Vapour Pressure |
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RWAL |
Rear Wheel Anti-Lock |
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S |
Sport |
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S/C |
Supercharged |
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sa |
Solid Axle |
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SAE |
Society of Automotive Engineers |
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SAW |
Spark Angle Word |
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SBDS |
Service Bay Diagnostic System |
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SBEC |
Single Board Engine Controller |
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SC |
Supercharger |
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SC |
Stability Control |
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scb |
Supercharger Bypass |
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SCC |
Spark Control Computers |
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SCCA |
Sports Car Club of American |
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SCRS |
Society of Collision Repair Specialists |
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SCS |
Suction Control Solenoid |
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SDM |
Supplemental Restraint System Diagnostic Module |
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SDU |
SRS Diagnostic Unit |
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SDV |
Spark Delay Valve |
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SE |
Special Edition |
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SE |
Sport Edition |
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SEFI |
Sequential Electronic Fuel Injection |
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SEMA |
Specialty Equipment Market Association |
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SEMA |
Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association |
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SEN |
Sensor |
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Sen. |
Sensor |
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Sens. |
sensory, sensation |
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SEO |
Special Equipment Option |
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SES |
Service Engine Soon |
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SFA |
Solid Front Axle |
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SFI |
Sequential Fuel Injection |
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SID |
System Identifier |
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SIG RTN |
Signal Return |
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SIL |
Shift Indicator Lamp |
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SIR |
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint |
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SIS |
Side Impact Sensor |
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sle |
Sport Luxury Edition |
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SMEC |
Single Module Engine Controller |
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SOA |
Spring-Over-Axle |
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sohc |
Single Overhead Cam |
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SOL |
Solenoid |
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Sol. |
Solenoid |
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SPI |
Serial Peripheral Interface |
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SPK |
Spark Control |
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spl |
Smoke Puff Limiter |
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SPOUT |
Spark Output Signal |
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Sprchg. |
Supercharger |
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SPS |
Service Programming System |
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sra |
Solid Rear Axle |
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SRC |
Selective Ride Control |
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SRI |
Short Ram Intake |
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SRS |
Supplemental Restraint System |
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SRT |
System Readiness Test |
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SS |
Super Sport |
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SS |
Shift Solenoid |
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SSDA-AT |
Service Station Dealers of America and Allied Trades |
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SST |
Special Service Tool |
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ST |
Scan Tool |
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ST |
Single Turbo |
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STAR |
Self Test Automatic Readout |
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STI |
Self Test Input |
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STO |
Self Test Output |
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Strg. |
Steering |
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STS |
Service Technicians Society |
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SUA |
Spring under Axle |
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SUB-O2 |
Sub Oxygen Sensor |
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SULEV |
SUPER ULTRA LOW EMISSIONS VEHICLE |
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Susp. |
Suspension |
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SUV |
Sport Utility Vehicle |
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SVT |
Special Vehicle Team |
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Sw. |
Switch |
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sye |
Slip Yoke Eliminators |
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sys. |
system |
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T.V. |
Throttle Valve |
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TAB |
Thermactor Air Bypass |
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TAC |
thermostatic air cleaner |
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TAC |
Throttle Actuator Control |
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TACH |
Tachometer |
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TAD |
Thermactor Air Divisionrter |
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TANA |
Tire Association of North America |
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TAP |
Transmission Adaptive Pressure |
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TB |
Throttle Body |
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TBI |
Throttle Body Fuel Injection |
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TC |
Transfer Case (vehicle auxiliary 4WD transmission) |
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TC |
Traction Control |
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TC |
Torque Converter |
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TC |
Turbocharger |
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TCA |
Texas Collision Association |
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TCC |
Torque Converter Clutch |
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TCCs |
Toyota Computer Control System |
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TCIL |
Transmission Control Indicator Lamp |
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TCM |
Transmission Control Module |
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TCS |
Traction Control System |
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TCU |
Transmission Control Unit |
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TDCL |
Total Diagnostic Communication Link |
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TE |
Thermal Expansion |
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Temp. |
Temperature |
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TFI |
Thick Film Ignition |
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TFP |
Transmission Fluid Pressure |
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TFT |
Transmission Fluid Temperature |
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TGs |
Top Gear Switch |
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THERMAC |
Thermostatic Air Cleaner |
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THM |
Turbo Hydra-Matic |
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THS |
Transmission Hydraulic Switch |
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TIA |
Tire Industry Association |
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Tic |
Thermal Ignition Control |
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TKS |
Throttle Kicker Solenoid |
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TOT |
Transmission Oil Temperature |
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TP |
Throttle Position |
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TP |
Test Pipes |
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TPI |
Tuned Port Injection |
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TPM |
Tire Pressure Monitors |
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TPM |
Tyre Pressure Monitoring |
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TPS |
Throttle Position Sensor |
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TPS |
Tire Pressure Sensor |
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Trans. |
Transaxle |
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Trans. |
Transmission |
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TSB |
Technical Service Bulletin |
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TSI |
Turbo-Stratified Injection |
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TT |
Twin Turbo |
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TTS |
Transmission Temperature Switch |
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Tv |
Throttle Valve |
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TV |
Thermovalve |
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TVV |
Thermal Vacuum Valve |
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TWC |
Three-Way Catalyst |
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UCA |
Upper Control Arm |
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ULEV |
Ultra Low Emission Vehicles |
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USAC |
United States Auto Club |
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V |
Valve |
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VAC |
Vacuum |
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Vac. |
Vacuum |
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VAF |
Vane Air Flow |
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VAF |
Volume Air Flow |
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VAPS |
Variable Assist Power Steering |
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VAT |
Vane Air Temperature |
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vats |
Vehicle AntiTheft System |
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VBATT |
Vehicle Battery Voltage |
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VCC |
Viscous Converter Clutch |
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VCM |
Vehicle Control Module |
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VCRM |
Variable Control Relay Module |
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VCV |
Vacuum Control Valve |
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VDC |
Vehicle Dynamics Controller |
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VDOT |
Variable Displacement Orifice Tube |
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VDV |
Vacuum Delay Valve |
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VFD |
Vacuum Fluorescent Display |
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VIN |
vehicle identification number (US) (transportation) |
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Vio |
Violet |
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VLCM |
Variable Load Control Module |
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VLR |
Volt Loop Reserve |
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VLSD |
Viscous Limited Slip Differential |
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vm |
Vacuum Modulator |
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VMV |
Vacuum Modulator Valve |
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VNT |
Variable Nozzle Turbocharger |
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Volt. |
Voltage |
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VOM |
Voltohmmeter |
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VOTM |
Vacuum-Operated Throttle Modulator |
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VPWR |
Vehicle Power supply voltage |
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VR |
Voltage Regulator |
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VREF |
Voltage Reference |
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VRIS |
Variable Resonance Induction System |
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VSS |
Vehicle Speed Signal |
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VSS |
Vehicle Speed Sensor |
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VSV |
Vacuum Switching Valve |
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VTC |
Variable Timing Control |
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VTG |
Variable Turbine Geometry |
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VVC |
Variable Valve Control |
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VVT |
Variable Valve Timing |
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VVT-I |
Variable Valve Timing-intelligence |
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VVTL-i |
Variable Valve Timing and Lift-intelligence |
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VVV |
Vacuum Vent Valve |
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W/B |
Wheelbase |
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WAAA |
Wisconsin Automotive Aftermarket Association |
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waca |
Womens Automotive Communication Awards |
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WACTAL |
Wisconsin Automotive Collision Technicians Association, Ltd. |
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WACTE |
Wisconsin Association for Career and Technical Education |
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WAPA |
Wisconsin Automotive Parts Association |
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WHT |
White |
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WMABA |
Washington Metropolitan Auto Body Association |
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WMCA |
Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association |
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WOT |
Wide Open Throttle |
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WPRABA |
Westchester-Putnam-Rockland Auto Body Association |
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WSS |
Wheel Speed Sensor |
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xle |
Extra Luxury Edition |
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XR |
Extremely Rare |
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