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AA Administrator
Name : Aaron Age : 47 Location : C-bus, Ohio Joined : 2007-01-13 Post Count : 18452 Merit : 252
| Subject: Automotive Acronyms Wed Mar 21, 2007 9:40 am | |
| Putting together a list of related acronyms for our FAQs. Starting with these, anyone have any to add?
AB = Air Box (Air Cleaner) ABS = Anti-Lock Braking System AF = Air Filter AFR = Air/Fuel Ratio ALDL = Assembly Line Data Link ASSY = Assembly ATDC = After Top Dead Center AWD = All Wheel Drive BBV = Boost Bypass Valve BCM = Blower Control Module, or Body Control Module BCS = Boost Control Solenoid BDC = Bottom Dead Center BOV = Blow Off Valve (see also POV) BRP = Battery Rundown Protection BTDC = Before Top Dead Center CAI = Cold Air Intake CC = Carbon Canister, or Climate Control CCP = Carbon Can Purge (solenoid) CHMSL = Center High-Mount Stop Lamp (3rd brake lamp) CKP = Crankshaft Position CKPS = Crankshaft Position Sensor CO = Carbon Monoxide CO2 = Carbon Dioxide CPS = Camshaft Position Sensor, or Camshaft Position Sensor D = Drive DD = Daily Driver DP = Downpipe (exhaust) DHP = Digital Horsepower DLC = Data Link Connector DOHC = Dual Overhead Cam DTC = Diagnostic Trouble Code ECT = Engine Coolant Temperature ECC = Electronic Climate Control EFI = Electronic Fuel Injection EGR = Exhaust Gas Recirculation ELC = Electronic Leveling Control ESC = Electronic Spark Control FI = Forced Induction, or Fuel Injection FPR = Fuel Pressure Regulator FSM = Factory Service Manual FWI = Fender Well Intake FWD = Front Wheel Drive HC = Hydrocarbons HE = Heat Exchanger HO2S = Heated Oxygen Sensor HP = Horsepower, or Horsepower (HP) Tuners HU = Head Unit IAC = Idle Air Control IAT = Intake Air Temperature IC = Intercooler IFR = Injector Flow Rate IPW = Injector Pulse Width KR = Knock Retard KS = Knock Sensor LCM = Lighting Control Module LIM = Lower Intake Manifold LTFT = Long Term Fuel Trim MAFF = Mass Air Flow Frequency MAF = Mass Air Flow MAP = Manifold Absolute Pressure (Vacuum/Boost) MC = Master Cylinder MFG = Manufacturer MFI = Multi-port Fuel Injection MIL = Multifunction Indicator Lamp (called SES lamp on a Riviera) MPG = Miles Per Gallon MPH = Miles Per Hour MPS = Modular Pulley System MS = Multi-Switch MSM = Memory Seat/Mirrors N = Neutral NA = Naturally Aspirated N2O = Nitrous Oxide NVH = Noise, Vibration, & Harshness NOS = New Old Stock NOx = Nitrogen Oxide O2 = Oxygen (sensor) OAT = Outside Air Temperature OBDI = On Board Diagnostics 1 ('95) OBDII = On Board Diagnostics 2 ('96-up) OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturer OD = Overdrive ODM = Output Driver Module OHC = Overhead Cam OHV = Overhead Valve R = Reverse RR = Roller Rockers PCM = Powertrain Control Module PCS = Pressure Control Solenoid PCV = Positive Crankcase Ventilation PEM = Ported Exhaust Manifold PLOG = Power log or P-Log (exhaust) POV = Pop Off Valve (see also BOV) PSI = Pounds per Square Inch PWM = Pulse Width Modulation RAP = Retained Accessory Power RFA = Remote Function Actuator RPM = Revolutions Per Minute RWD = Rear Wheel Drive SC = Supercharger/Supercharged SES = Service Engine Soon SIDI = Spark Ignition Direct Injection SMPI = Sequential Multi-port Fuel Injection SS = Stainless Steel or Super Sport STFT = Short Term Fuel Trim TB = Throttle Body TBI =Throttle Body Injection TC = Traction Control TCC = Torque Converter Clutch TDC = Top Dead Center TOG = The Other Guys (headers) TP = Transmission Pan TPS = Throttle Position Sensor TSB = Technical Service Bulletin UIM = Upper Intake Manifold (NA engines) VATS = Vehicle Anti-Theft System VE = Volumetric Efficiency WOT = Wide Open Throttle ZZP = ZZ Performance
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NO 4 EVR Addict
Name : Troy Age : 39 Location : Sylvania, OH (Toledo) Joined : 2007-01-26 Post Count : 645 Merit : 1
| Subject: Re: Automotive Acronyms Wed Mar 21, 2007 1:08 pm | |
| Stole this from Contour.org, so all credit for this list I post goes to them, but I am sure they won't mind if we borrow some... ABS Anti-Lock Braking System. ATX Automatic Transaxle. BTW By The Way CEL Check Engine Light. Contique A term invented on the Contour-L mail list to describe Contours and Mystiques simultaneously. DMD Dual Mode Dampener. Standard equipment on 2001+ V6 Mondeos. Does a better job of dampening destructive crankshaft harmonics on the Duratec V6. E0 A CEG-generated term to indicate the original 98 SVT. E1 A Ford term to indicated the 1998 mid-year revised SVT. Also called the 98.5 SVT by the CEG. It is thought E1 stands for Evolution 1. EEC The Engine Computer. EGR Exhaust Gas Recirculation (valve). HTH Hope That Helps IAC Idle Air Control (valve). IAT Intake Air Temperature (sensor). IMRC Intake Manifold Runner Control (vacuum acutated valve on 1995/electronic cable control on 1996+). KKM Kurtz Kustomz Motorsports - manufacturer and carrier of aftermarket Contique parts. Often used to refer to their Tru-Rev induction system. MAF Mass Air Flow (sensor). MTX Manual Transaxle. PCM Powertrain Control Module (EEC). PCV Positive Crankcase Ventilation (valve). TB Throttle Body. TC Traction Control. TH Throttle Hang (see FAQ problems section). TTT To The Top, used to put a message back to the top of the forum when no one has replied in a while. WOT Wide Open Throttle. | |
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palermocorey90 Expert
Name : Corey Age : 34 Location : Rome NY Joined : 2007-10-03 Post Count : 2968 Merit : -24
| Subject: Re: Automotive Acronyms Sun Jun 22, 2008 12:01 pm | |
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L67 Aficionado
Name : Matt Joined : 2007-06-05 Post Count : 1125 Merit : 37
| Subject: Re: Automotive Acronyms Sun Jun 22, 2008 12:21 pm | |
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palermocorey90 Expert
Name : Corey Age : 34 Location : Rome NY Joined : 2007-10-03 Post Count : 2968 Merit : -24
| Subject: Re: Automotive Acronyms Sun Jun 22, 2008 12:27 pm | |
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97rivsc Fanatic
Name : mike Age : 35 Location : appleton wisconsin Joined : 2008-09-28 Post Count : 437 Merit : 0
| Subject: Re: Automotive Acronyms Thu Nov 13, 2008 11:56 pm | |
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TonySmooth89 Aficionado
Name : Anthony Age : 35 Location : Florida Joined : 2007-11-14 Post Count : 2410 Merit : 16
| Subject: Re: Automotive Acronyms Fri Nov 14, 2008 12:00 am | |
| - 97rivsc wrote:
- what is imo?
In My Opinion | |
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Rickw Guru
Name : Rick Location : Lancaster, MA Joined : 2008-09-13 Post Count : 6282 Merit : 119
| Subject: Re: Automotive Acronyms Mon Dec 21, 2009 6:41 pm | |
| I got a question that's been on my mind for quite a while:
People use LOL, all the time. I thought it meant Laugh out Loud. Am I naive or is that correct. If that is correct then I don't understand how it's being used all the time. Most of the time I see LOL it just doesn't fit the sentence, circumstance or whatever. Also, I was brought up to believe that FTW meant F...K The World, but I guess not anymore because of the way I see that acronym being used.?????? Just curious and off topic. | |
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deekster_caddy Master
Name : Derek Age : 52 Location : Reading, MA Joined : 2007-01-31 Post Count : 7717 Merit : 109
| Subject: Re: Automotive Acronyms Mon Dec 21, 2009 9:51 pm | |
| Rick, common internet slang on car and gaming forums - FTW is "For The Win"
ROTFLMAO
I do see LOL used out of place a lot, but as far as I know (AFAIK) it still means laugh out loud. Maybe some people just laugh a lot? | |
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AA Administrator
Name : Aaron Age : 47 Location : C-bus, Ohio Joined : 2007-01-13 Post Count : 18452 Merit : 252
| Subject: Re: Automotive Acronyms Mon Dec 21, 2009 11:16 pm | |
| LOL is commonly placed at the beginning or end of a sentence when the person means to say that what they are saying (or what was previously said) makes them laugh.
FTW is almost the complete opposite of F_ the World, meaning the subject being referred to is great, awesome, or "For the Win". _________________ '05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30 3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch^^^ SOLD ^^^ '70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles^^^ SOLD ^^^ | |
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Eldo Expert
Name : Mark Age : 60 Location : West Salem, Oregon... FINALLY Joined : 2009-04-09 Post Count : 3176 Merit : 104
| Subject: Re: Automotive Acronyms Tue Dec 22, 2009 3:30 am | |
| - Quote :
- AA wrote: Putting together a list of related acronyms for our FAQs. Starting with these, anyone have any to add?
This is a great idea! We should put it as a sticky at the top of the Welcome or Board News section... My 30 cent's worth:AB - Air Box (Air Cleaner) AF - Air Filter AKA - Also Known As ASSY - Assembly BCM - Body Control Module, AKA "MALL" in the FSM... ( Interior lamps, chimes, door lock features & BRP) BRP - Battery Rundown Protection CC - Carbon Canister CCP - Carbon Can Purge (solenoid) CO - Carbon Monoxide C02 - Carbon Dioxide CPS - CAMshaft Position Sensor DP - Downpipe (exhaust) ECC - Electronic Climate Control ESC - Electronic Spark Control ESC Counts - Number of knocks 'heard' by the KS FI - I think this is much more commonly used as Fuel Injection, not Forced Induction... HC - Hydrocarbons HO2S - Heated Oxygen Sensor IC - Intercooler InHg - Inches of Mercury (manifold pressure) KS - Knock Sensor LCM - is actually Lamp Control Module ( Exterior lamps/Twilight Sentinel) MSM - Memory Seat/Mirrors NOx - Nitrogen Oxide ODM - Output Driver Module (AKA Quad Drivers, on Series I) PWM - Pulse Width Modulation/Modulated RAP - Retained Accessory Power RFA - Remote Function Actuator SES - Service Engine Soon lamp. Also referred to as Check Engine or MIL, Malfunction Indicator Lamp SMPI - Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection UIM - Upper Intake Manifold TLA - Three Letter Acronym!
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robotennis61 Guru
Name : robotennis Age : 63 Location : las vegas Joined : 2007-12-17 Post Count : 5562 Merit : 143
| Subject: Re: Automotive Acronyms Tue Dec 22, 2009 3:53 am | |
| FOHA- "f.....g over heating again?" how many times have i said that to my self
or; NMFECMA -"not my f.....g ecm again!" | |
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IBx1 Expert
Name : ILAN Age : 33 Location : College Station, TX Joined : 2007-12-30 Post Count : 4304 Merit : 69
| Subject: Re: Automotive Acronyms Tue Dec 22, 2009 8:17 am | |
| TMFSS - That Mother F....n Stripped Screw | |
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AA Administrator
Name : Aaron Age : 47 Location : C-bus, Ohio Joined : 2007-01-13 Post Count : 18452 Merit : 252
| Subject: Re: Automotive Acronyms Tue Dec 22, 2009 9:09 am | |
| - Quote :
- This is a great idea! We should put it as a sticky at the top of the Welcome or Board News section...
Thanks for the suggestions, I'll add some of them in. This has been stickied in the Information/Reference section since early '07. _________________ '05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30 3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch^^^ SOLD ^^^ '70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles^^^ SOLD ^^^ | |
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deekster_caddy Master
Name : Derek Age : 52 Location : Reading, MA Joined : 2007-01-31 Post Count : 7717 Merit : 109
| Subject: Re: Automotive Acronyms Tue Dec 22, 2009 10:32 am | |
| Here's a couple more AA
OAT Outside Air Temperature PCS Pressure Control Solenoid MAP Manifold Absolute Pressure (Vacuum) TPS Throttle Position Sensor | |
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AA Administrator
Name : Aaron Age : 47 Location : C-bus, Ohio Joined : 2007-01-13 Post Count : 18452 Merit : 252
| Subject: Re: Automotive Acronyms Tue Dec 22, 2009 11:48 am | |
| Thanks, those are great! _________________ '05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30 3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch^^^ SOLD ^^^ '70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles^^^ SOLD ^^^ | |
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Eldo Expert
Name : Mark Age : 60 Location : West Salem, Oregon... FINALLY Joined : 2009-04-09 Post Count : 3176 Merit : 104
| Subject: Re: Automotive Acronyms Tue Dec 22, 2009 3:25 pm | |
| I remember one that drove me nuts: PLOG | |
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Sweepspear Fanatic
Name : Dale Age : 63 Location : Minneapolis, MN Joined : 2008-11-04 Post Count : 386 Merit : 11
| Subject: Re: Automotive Acronyms Tue Dec 22, 2009 4:13 pm | |
| TBI "Throttle Body Injection"
FUBAR "F'd Up Beyond All Recognition" | |
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L67 Aficionado
Name : Matt Joined : 2007-06-05 Post Count : 1125 Merit : 37
| Subject: Re: Automotive Acronyms Tue Dec 22, 2009 4:27 pm | |
| - Eldo wrote:
- I remember one that drove me nuts: PLOG
ZZP Powerlog, improved front manifold (when it doesnt crack ) | |
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Eldo Expert
Name : Mark Age : 60 Location : West Salem, Oregon... FINALLY Joined : 2009-04-09 Post Count : 3176 Merit : 104
| Subject: Re: Automotive Acronyms Tue Dec 22, 2009 5:00 pm | |
| Thanks Matt! ( I gave you a green + ) Can't believe I forgot this one, TSB - Technical Service Bulletin | |
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AA Administrator
Name : Aaron Age : 47 Location : C-bus, Ohio Joined : 2007-01-13 Post Count : 18452 Merit : 252
| Subject: Re: Automotive Acronyms Mon Jan 04, 2010 3:39 pm | |
| Good one! Added. _________________ '05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30 3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch^^^ SOLD ^^^ '70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles^^^ SOLD ^^^ | |
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Eldo Expert
Name : Mark Age : 60 Location : West Salem, Oregon... FINALLY Joined : 2009-04-09 Post Count : 3176 Merit : 104
| Subject: Re: Automotive Acronyms Mon Jan 04, 2010 3:49 pm | |
| Thanks Aaron.
I also realized that my original idea of extending the SES listing was a bit wordy... How about adding a separate line for
MIL - Malfunction Indicator Lamp (same as SES lamp) ? | |
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AA Administrator
Name : Aaron Age : 47 Location : C-bus, Ohio Joined : 2007-01-13 Post Count : 18452 Merit : 252
| Subject: Re: Automotive Acronyms Mon Jan 04, 2010 4:42 pm | |
| I will add MIL. I wasn't going to, as SES is the correct term relative to our cars, but technically SES is a type of MIL. Another type of MIL would be CEL, which doesn't apply to the Riviera. For obvious reasons, I don't want people using MIL, CEL, and SES interchangeably in the tech forums.
I may add some other 'foreign' acronyms in the future, but I started the list for referencing specifically the Riviera. For example, I did not include ECU, because we don't want people using that term in place of PCM. ECU is for the Honda folks! _________________ '05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30 3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch^^^ SOLD ^^^ '70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles^^^ SOLD ^^^ | |
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Eldo Expert
Name : Mark Age : 60 Location : West Salem, Oregon... FINALLY Joined : 2009-04-09 Post Count : 3176 Merit : 104
| Subject: Re: Automotive Acronyms Mon Jan 04, 2010 5:29 pm | |
| I agree, we don't want to add too much clutter. I just suggested it because it's a common synonym that I've seen others use on the board. Hell, because I've been around since the beginning of all this computerization, I still call 'em all Check Engine lights myself... and the plug under the dash, the ALDL instead of the DLC. Oops, there's another one! DLC = Data Link Connector | |
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Rickw Guru
Name : Rick Location : Lancaster, MA Joined : 2008-09-13 Post Count : 6282 Merit : 119
| Subject: Re: Automotive Acronyms Mon Jan 04, 2010 7:09 pm | |
| I still use ALDL and so do the Techs that I know. Guess it is like Eldo said, our age or when we learned this stuff. I can never remember what DLC stands for, I need to be reminded??? Again Age Related.
Hell, what's ALDL mean again, DUH..........
J/K, I think.
MFG = Manufacturer (always did in my neighborhood) and in the manufacturing world that I worked in. | |
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