ACRONYM OR ABBREVIATION | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
A | Amperes |
AAT | Ambient air temperature |
ABS | Anti-lock braking system |
AC | Alternating current |
ACC | Accessory position on ignition switch |
ACR | Automatic compression release |
Ah | Ampere-hour |
AWG | American wire gauge |
B+ | Battery voltage |
bar | Bar |
BAS | Bank angle sensor |
BCM | Body control module |
BMU | Battery Management Unit |
BOB | Breakout box |
°C | Celsius (Centigrade) |
CA | California |
CAL | Calibration |
CAN | Controller area network |
cc | Cubic centimeters |
CCA | Cold cranking amps |
CCW | Counterclockwise |
cm | Centimeters |
cm3 | Cubic centimeters |
CW | Clockwise |
DC | Direct current |
DLC | Data link connector |
DOM | Domestic |
DOT | Department of Transportation |
DTC | Diagnostic trouble code |
DVOM | Digital volt ohm meter |
ECM | Electronic control module |
ECT | Engine coolant temperature |
ECU | Electronic control unit |
EEPROM | Electrically erasable programmable read only memory |
EHCU | Electro hydraulic control unit |
EPTC | Electronic Powertrain Controller |
ET | Engine temperature |
EVPT | Electric Vehicle Powertrain |
°F | Fahrenheit |
fl oz | Fluid ounce |
FPS | Fuel pressure sensor |
ft | Feet |
ft-lbs | Foot pounds |
FTP | Flash to pass |
g | Gram |
gal | Gallon |
GAWR | Gross axle weight rating |
GND | Ground (electrical) |
GPS | Global positioning system |
GVWR | Gross vehicle weight rating |
HCU | Hydraulic control unit |
HD-Link | Networking system |
Hg | Mercury |
H02S | Heated oxygen sensor |
hp | Horsepower |
hr | Hour |
IC | Instrument cluster |
ID | Inside diameter |
IGN | Ignition light/key switch position |
IM | Instrument module |
IMU | Inertial Measurement Unit |
in | inch |
in3 | Cubic inch |
in-lbs | Inch pounds |
JSS | Jiffy stand sensor |
kg | Kilogram |
km | Kilometer |
km/h | Kilometers per hour |
kPa | Kilopascal |
kW | Kilowatt |
L | Liter |
lb | Pounds |
LCD | Liquid crystal display |
LED | Light emitting diode |
LH | Left hand |
LHCM | Left hand control module |
LP | License plate |
LT | Left |
mA | Milliampere |
max | Maximum |
MCM | Motor Control Module |
mi | Mile |
min | Minimum |
mL | Milliliter |
mm | Millimeter |
mph | Miles per hour |
ms | Millisecond |
Nm | Newton-meter |
NIM | Navigation interface module |
NiMH | Nickel metal hydride |
N/A | Not applicable |
OBC | Onboard Charger |
OD | Outside diameter |
OEM | Original equipment manufacturer |
oz | Ounce |
P&A | Parts and Accessories |
Part No. | Part number |
PIN | Personal identification number |
PND | Personal navigation device |
psi | Pounds per square inch |
PWM signal | Pulse width modulated signal |
qt | Quart |
RAD | Radio |
RCM | Reverse control module |
RDS | Radio data system |
RESS | Rechargeable Energy Storage System |
RFF | Roller Finger Follower |
RH | Right hand |
RHCM | Right hand control module |
rpm | Revolutions per minute |
RT | Right |
s | Seconds |
SCFH | Cubic feet per hour at standard conditions |
SDARS | Satellite digital audio radio service |
SPDO | Speedometer |
SPKR | Speaker |
STT | Stop/tail/turn |
TA | Traffic announcement |
TCU | Telemetry Control Unit |
TDC | Top dead center |
TGS | Twist grip sensor |
TPMS | Tire pressure monitoring system |
TSM | Turn signal module |
TT | Telltale |
USB | Universal serial bus |
V | Volt |
VAC | Volts of alternating current |
VDC | Volts of direct current |
VIN | Vehicle identification number |
VR | Voice recognition |
VSC | Vehicle Supervisory Controller |
VSS | Vehicle speed sensor |
W | Watt |
WA | Weather alert |
WHIM | Wireless headset interface module |
WSS | Wheel speed sensor |