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Automotive AbbreviationsUK Automotive Technicians Network Home | Register | About Us | Company Sponsors Automotive Abbreviations /MIN °C °DK °F °KW °NW 1/CM3 1L 1R 2L 2R 2WD 3L 3R 4WAS 4WD 4WS 4X4 A A/D A1 A2/3 AA AAC AAP AAS AAV AB ABC ABD ABE ABS ABS 2 ABS 3 ABV Per minute, usually RPM, physical unit Degrees Celsius, physical unit Degrees throttle-valve angle, physical unit Degrees Fahrenheit, physical unit Degrees crankshaft, physical unit Degrees camshaft, physical unit 1/cm³, per cubic centimeter, unit Axle 1 (usually front axle), left side Axle 1 (usually front axle), right side Axle 2, left side Axle 2, right side 2-wheel drive Axle 3, left side Axle 3, right side Four wheel anti skid, traction control system for four-wheel drive vehicles, refer also to ASR 4-wheel drive Four-wheel steering. All 4 wheels are steered, not just the front wheels. Vehicle with 4 wheels, all of which are driven (all-wheel drive). See also 4WD. Ampere, physical unit, or Austria Analog/digital, usually A/D converter: converts analog signals (such as speed or oxygen sensor voltage) to digital signals that can be processed by a computer Axle 1, usually front axle Axles 2/3, rear axle(s) Automatically triggered alarm Auxiliary-air control valve Acceleration auxiliary pump Drive-off assistant Activated charcoal filter shutoff valve Airbag, usually proper name Active body control, chassis, see also ADS Automatic braking differential, usually proper name General operating licence, model approval of car for operation on public roads Anti-Blocking System, usually proper name Anti-Blocking System separate, system name, proper name Anti-Blocking System integrated in brake booster, system name, proper name Auxiliary-air valve or Automatic blocking prevention, another term for ABS http://www.ukautotalk.com/abbreviations.htm[23/04/2012 15:53:43] Automotive Abbreviations AC ACC ACD ACM ACT ADA ADAM ADAPT ADB ADF ADN ADR ADS AEI AEU AFB AFI AFS AG AGN AGR AGRV AHK AHM AHS AHV AI AICC AIV AK AKEK AKF AKS AKSE AKT ALB ALC ALDA ALDL ALFB ALG Air conditioning, air conditioner, or Alternating current Adaptive cruise control Active centre differential, automatic limited-slip differential (Mitsubishi) Airbag Control Module Air charge temperature. Temperature of charge air with turbocharger. Atmospheric-pressure dependent full-load stop with distributor injection pumps Advanced dynamic aid mechanism, mechanical braking assistant (Teves). See also BAS. Adaptation, adaption Automatic differential brake. BMW system replacing conventional limited-slip differentials (ensures traction by braking wheels). Subfunction of DSC (BMW ESP). Atmospheric pressure sensor Yemen Automatic distance control, proper name (VW), or Trigger duration control Automatic throttle-valve actuator or Active driving system or Adaptive damping system Advance electronic ignition, fully electronic ignition system Outside Europe Atmospheric-pressure dependent start-of-delivery Air-supported fuel injection Advanced front-lighting system. Variable light distribution via movable reflectors Automatic transmission Exhaust-gas aftertreatment Exhaust-gas recirculation Exhaust-gas recirculation valve Trailer coupling, or Active rear-axle kinematics Auxilliary Heater Module Alcohol sensor Trailer brake valve Air injection Autonomous intelligent cruise control (speed and distance) Air injection valve Automatic clutch. Clutch operates when driving off, shifting, and stopping. Automatic child-seat detection, usually integrated into an airbag system Activated charcoal filter Automatic clutch system. Clutch engagement/disengagement is automatic. The clutch pedal is no longer needed. Used for example in Renault Twingo; see also EKS, or Active headrest system (BMW) Automatic child-seat detection Active, or Current Automatic load-dependent braking force control Adaptive light control. The headlight illumination is distributed variably according to the driving situation (city, country, motorway). (BMW) Absolute measurement, boost-pressure dependent full-load stop Assembly Line Diagnostic Link, Opel diagnostic plug Atmospheric pressure and load-dependent start-of-delivery Axle load sensor http://www.ukautotalk.com/abbreviations.htm[23/04/2012 15:53:43] Automotive Abbreviations ALR ALU ALV ALWR AM AMIC AMR ANC AND AOS AP APB APS ARA ARD ARF ARFR ARMADA ARMIN ARR ART AS ASC ASC+T ASD ASF ASG ASM ASM ASMS AS-NO ASP ASR ASR 2 ASR 3 AS-T ASV AT ATB ATF ATG ATL Automatic longitudinal control Arithmetic and logic unit (microcomputer), proper name Axle load distribution (drive-off aid) Automatic headlight vertical aim control Central America Automotive Multimedia Interface Collaboration, Gremium zur Entwicklung eines Multimediastandards, besteht im wesentlichen aus führenden Automobilherstellern Drive torque control Active noise control. System actively influences the intake noise, reducing it by about 15 dB. Logical AND operator Automatic Ocupant Sensing Air pump Active parking brake. Teves system containing interface to electronics, with driver-assistance functions such as drive-off assistance, parking aid, and immobilizer. Autopilot system Anti-jerking control Active jerking suppression Exhaust-gas recirculation Exhaust-gas recirculation rate Triggering unit for restraint systems with external differentiated triggering. Airbag system from DaimlerChrysler. Trigger unit for restraint systems with integrated emergency-call control Exhaust-gas recirculation control Distance-based cruise control Air intake or Towing protection or South America Automatic stability control, controlled force transmission Automatic stability control, regulated force transmission with traction control Automatic limited-slip differential, usually proper name Audi Space Frame, special construction for aluminium frame in Audi A2 and A8 Attachment control unit or Semi-automatic transmission Asynchronous machine Alarm Siren Module Automatic stability management system. See also ESP. Exhaust-gas sensor for NOx (nitrogen oxide) content Shutoff valve for ASR brake control Transmission slip control, usually proper name Transmission slip control, separate, system name, proper name Transmission slip control, integrated, system name, proper name Exhaust-gas sensor for temperature Air switching valve, air intake valve or Trailer control valve Automatic transmission Exhaust-gas temperature limitation Exhaust-gas temperature sensor or Automatic transmission fluid Replacement transmission Exhaust-gas turbocharger http://www.ukautotalk.com/abbreviations.htm[23/04/2012 15:53:43] Automotive Abbreviations ATWS AU AUS AUS AUT AV AW AWG AWK AWN AWR AWS AY AYC AZG B BB.C.D.D. B.P.T. B+ BA BAR BAS Anti-theft warning system (Opel) Exhaust-gas inspection Australia Ultrasonic Alarm System Automatic transmission Outlet valve or Shutoff valve Drive shaft Evaluation switching unit Spare piston, used if proper piston does not function ASA Workshop Network, proper name Distance warning radar Evaluation switching unit (Bosch KH) Lateral acceleration. A=acceleration, Y=lateral direction Active yaw control. Rear-axle limited-slip differential (Mitsubishi). See also ACD. Adaptive cylinder equalisation. Quantity equalisation control. Internal combustion engine (petrol) or Bank or Belgium Battery negative voltage Vacuum controlled idle air correction Pressure control valve Battery positive voltage Acceleration sensor or Brake assistant (Mercedes Benz) bar, physical unit Brake assistant system Service brake system. Enables the driver to reduce the speed of a vehicle in steps during operation (including to standstill). In addition to the service brake system, a vehicle can have a parking brake, a retarder system, or an auxiliary braking system. A service brake system can be a single- or multiple-circuit system and can work mechanically, hydraulically, or pneumatically. Wideband noise test, method for testing potentiometers Body Bus Service-brake valve. Component of service brake system. See also BBA. Blink code Body control module (Opel and GM) Bd: baud. Unit for data transmission rate. 1 baud is 1 bit/second. Petrol direct injection Petrol/diesel speed measurement module Bosch Emissions Analysis, product name for exhaust-gas tester (Bosch) Battery electric vehicle Passenger, or passenger-side Passenger airbag. See also BF-AB. Passenger airbag Brake fluid level Passenger side Brake assembly, integrated ABS, or Bulgaria Battery high voltage capacitor ignition BBA BBR BBUS BBV BC BCM BD BDE BDM BEA BEV BF BFA BF-AB BFL BFS BG BHKZ http://www.ukautotalk.com/abbreviations.htm[23/04/2012 15:53:43] See also CAN.Automotive Abbreviations BIP BKL BKR BKU BKV BLDC BLS BLU BM BMR BOU BPA BPS BR BRP BS BSA BSU BT BTC BTS BV BVA BVSV BWN BZ BZM BZW C C. Mercedes http://www. product name for brake test stand (Bosch) Special brake inspection Brake drum Bosch traffic controller. proper name Can Diagnostic Interface CAN High. One of the two data lines in the CAN bus system. proper name Brake cylinder Reference mark respectively. One of the two data lines in the CAN bus system. One of the two data lines in the CAN bus system.com/abbreviations. or Chassis (OBD error codes.R. California Air Resources Board (US air-pollution authority). CAN High. One of the two data lines in the CAN bus system. proper name Autopilot system. controls and activates the brakes Start of paraffin precipitation. CAN Low. mini-network for exchanging data between computers. The main brake cylinder is actuated. capacitance. Also called cloud point. traffic monitoring system Battery disconnect switch (Mercedes) Brake valve Brake wear indicator Bimetallic-controlled vacuum switching valve or Bimetallic vacuum switching valve Bosch Workshop Network.ukautotalk. method for testing potentiometers Brake disc or Acceleration sensor Brake system analysis. or. Activated when the brake assistant carries out a "preliminary charge". for example) or Cuba Compression ratio C3/B7 signal (speed signal for trip recorder) Clean Air Act (US exhaust-gas regulations) California Controller Area Network.htm[23/04/2012 15:53:43] . Temperature at which paraffin crystals precipitate out of diesel fuel. and/or Capacitor. See also CAN. CAN Low. See also CAN. C3/B7 CAA CAL CAN CANDI CAN-H CAN-HI CAN-L CAN-LO CARB CARIN Start pulse Brake indicator light Braking force control Braking force support Power brakes Brushless direct current motor Brake light switch Brake light suppression. Since the driver has not braked. See also CAN. switch-on of the brake light must be suppressed Reference mark Braking torque control Brake operating unit. leading to actuation of the light switch. Brake test stand Brake control for ASR or Brazil Wideband noise test. for example. or Switzerland (Confoederatio Helvetica) Methane. In conjunction with exhaust-gas systems. Poisonous gas present in exhaust gas. usually proper name Column Intergration Module Calibration identification number.ukautotalk. System for data exchange and driver information management. Camshaft position/speed sensor / Crankshaft position sensor Central processing unit (microprocessor) Constant pressure valve CPx: high-pressure pump of a Common Rail diesel system. unit of volume Counter clockwise. central locking system limited to doors (Opel) Canada Central lighting system (Hella) Centralised Electronic Module (Volvo) Configuration Cylinder-individual injection system. main component of natural gas (90%). proper name Common Rail injector. proper name Cold filter plugging point (for diesels) Stratified charge gasoline injection. compressed as fuel for natural-gas-powered cars. See also CNG Ivory Coast Camshaft identification (position) sensor Colour Info Display Cylinder-individual fuel injection. e. measures combustion noises (knock sensor) Carbon monoxide. Method for generating a checksum.htm[23/04/2012 15:53:43] . non-poisonous gas produced during combustion. Cyclic redundancy check. Crankshaft positioning sensor Mixture preheating Camshaft positioning sensor Compressed natural gas. fuel for vehicles with gas-powered engines Combustion noise sensor. proper name Collision Avoidance Catalytic converter Vacuum control of starting mixture Cornering brake control Cruise control. for indicating direction of rotation of engine Compact disc Compact Disc Changer Rear Common Rail direct injection (in Mercedes and MCC) Central door locking. See CRS. petrol direct injection with stratified charge through throttle valve and with compressor charging (Mercedes) Hydrocarbon (normally HC). See also ACC really ccm or cm³.com/abbreviations. such as CP2. It is used in commercial vehicles. Common Rail. or Colombia Carbon dioxide.Automotive Abbreviations CAS CAS CAT CB CBC CC CCM CCW CD CDCR CDI CDL CDN CELIS CEM CFG CFI CFPP CGI CH CH4 CI CID CID CIFI CIM CIN CKP CMH CMP CNG CNS CO CO2 COMAND CPS CPU CPV CPX CR CRC Computer aided service. comparable to the injection valve of a conventional injection http://www. Part of OBD. cubic centimeters. consists of 3 letters and at most 12 digits.g. Produced during combustion of carbon with insufficient oxygen. Injector of a Common Rail system. Can indicate hardware level. HC is understood to be the portion of unburned fuel in the exhaust. also known as greenhouse gas Cockpit management and data systems. characteristic value for aerodynamics or drag. distributorless coil ignition with double ignition coil Speed sensor output Flow limiter (Common Rail) or Dynamic start-of-delivery setting Deceleration fuel control http://www. parallel to European standard. throttling non-return valve Calibration verification number.htm[23/04/2012 15:53:43] . usually proper name Digital engine electronics RPM sensor. or Car phone (Opel) Common Rail system. Master computer or Continuous catalytic converter regeneration by burn off at 300°C with after-injection Common Rail parameters (also CR-W) Crankshaft RPM control valve CAN tester (Mercedes) Cooling temperature sensor.g. usually proper name Flow limiter Retarder (sustained action brake) or Retarder relay Pressure limiting valve Direct current or DaimlerChrysler Diesel control unit or Dosing control unit. determines drag together with frontal area of vehicle or clockwise. Continuously variable transmission Drag coefficient. Fuel pressure limiter Digital directional antenna. or Pressure sensor. See EU4 and EURO4. Corresponds largely to EU4. or Direct-fire. Kühlmittel-Temperatursensor Continuously variable transaxle Check valve. Unit for injection of urea (serves to reduce NOx). shutoff valve.Automotive Abbreviations CRI CRIN CRP CRS CRT CRW CS CSCV CTG CTS CTX CV CVN CVT CW CZ D D3 D4 DA DAB DBC DBE DBG DBR DBV DC DCU DD DDA DDE DDM DDM DDS DECT DEE DF DFA DFB DFC system. or Direct data exchange Engine speed versus alternator residual ripple or driver door module (Opel) Drivers Door Module Diesel theft protection Digital enhanced cordless telecommunications.com/abbreviations. Boost pressure dependent full-load stop Digital audio broadcasting Dynamic brake control Roof operating unit. standard for data transmission. Corresponds largely to EU3. parallel to European standard. Special high-pressure pump for the Common Rail system. usually proper name. system name. for example.ukautotalk. for indicating direction of rotation of engine Czech Republic Diesel engine or Decimal number or Drive (position of automatic-transmission selector lever) or Germany German exhaust-gas standard. Special diesel direct-injection system in which the fuel is distributed to the injectors via a common line (Common Rail) under high pressure. e. German exhaust-gas standard. See EU3 and EURO3. Car radio identification number Common Rail pump. contains the checksums for parameter settings. special antenna which blocks out radio wave reflection interference Digital Diesel Electronics. control unit in Mercedes. Part of OBD. htm[23/04/2012 15:53:43] . supplies two cylinders Speed sensor.ukautotalk. left rear Speed sensor. right front Speed sensor. system name. system name. unit Digital Motor Electronics (Motronic). Direct ignition system. detects current position of throttle Throttle valve actual value. Diagnosis connection Distributorless ignition Dynamic steering correction Device location. proper name Differential intake manifold system (switchable. usually proper name Distributor type Diagnosis Diagnosis K line. communication line Diagnosis L line.Automotive Abbreviations DFHL DFHR DFM DFS DFVL DFVR DG DGI DHK DI DI/DIST DIA DIAGK DIAGL DIGI DIGIJET DIGIPLEX DIGNITION DIN DIO DIS DISA DK DKA DKE DKG DKI DKP DKR DKS DKV DLB DLC DLI DLK DLOC DLS DLWR DM DM3/H DME DMM Speed sensor. Current throttle-valve voltage Throttle valve potentiometer Throttle valve reduction or Throttle valve reduction bit Throttle valve switch Throttle valve preset Compressed-air brake Data link connector. right rear Dynamo field monitor. signalling line Digiplex (Marelli) Digitally controlled fuel injection. system name. left front Speed sensor. Einbaulage einer Komponente Digital idle stabilisation Dynamic headlight vertical aim control dm: decimeter DM: Diagnosis module dm³/H: cubic decimeters per stroke. system name. Ecotronic Throttle valve incrementation bit Throttle valve sensor. proper name Digital multimeter http://www. Interface for exchanging data in both directions. or Speed sensor for transmission input speed Direct gasoline injection Nozzle holder combination Direct (diesel) injection. proper name Electronic ignition system. system name. Output for recording dynamo field Double-spark coil.com/abbreviations. proper name German Industrial Standard Data input/output. proper name Fully electronic ignition system. variable-length intake manifold) Throttle valve or Denmark Throttle valve actuator. usually part of engine designation Dashpot. or Throttle valve closing damper Diesel particle filter Delta pressure feedback electronic system or Differential pressure feedback.com/abbreviations. See also PHI. electronic ignition-curve control. or Dynamic shift program (automatic transmission). Pressure valve holder Theft warning system. or Throttle device Digital versatile disc. EGR dphi. ELZ Kenya http://www.htm[23/04/2012 15:53:43] . fully electronic Electrical fan. See also Q. or Digital sound package (VW audio equipment variant). Pressure regulator Pressure regulator module Rotation rate sensor. special processor for digital processing of audio signals Pressure-jump switch Dynamic stability and traction control Pressure sensor for ambient pressure Pressure control valve Diagnostic trouble code Diesel direct-injection with distributor pump (Opel) Distronic. or Spain (España) Original equipment Electronic automatic transmission Electronic advanced ignition. or Fuel-injection engine. sensor for vehicle dynamics control Pressure regulator valve Pressure switch or Pressure sensor Dynamic stability assistance Pressure sensor in/for combustion chamber Dynamic stability control Thermal-expansion material element. delta phi. or Digital sound processor. difference quantity.ukautotalk. BMW-specific designation Rotation angle sensor Dynamic Breakthrough ignition or Algeria RPM sensor Digital ignition. expands or contracts when heated RPM target value sensor Drivers Seat Module Display. Distance control system (Mercedes) Pressure supply. dQ: delta quantity. or Economy (shifting program for automatic transmissions). difference angle. Storage medium with significantly higher storage capacity than a conventional CD.Automotive Abbreviations DMS DMV DOHC DP DPF DPFE DPHI DQ DR DRM DRS DRV DS DSA DSB DSC DSE DSG DSM DSP DSS DSTC DSU DSV DTC DTI DTR DV DVD DVH DWA DWS DYN DZ DZG DZV E EA EAG EAI EAK Elongation measurement sensor Diesel solenoid valve Double overhead camshaft. usually proper name Electronic anti-theft warning system or Electronic pressure transducer Fully electronic engine control or Electronic ignition timing. Electronic brake force control (see EBD and EBV) Electrical auxiliary air control valve Electronic braking differential or Electronic brake force distribution (see also EBC and EBV) Electronic brake management system. usually proper name Engine coolant temperature.com/abbreviations. drive train. n=version.ukautotalk. usually proper name Ecotronic. usually proper name Electronic Control Module. voltage converter. for example. Electronic documentation and information system (Bosch) EEC IV with distributorless ignition system (Ford) Electronic diesel control NFZ-DB Electronic differential lock. MCC control unit.Automotive Abbreviations EAS EAV EBC EBCV EBD EBM EBS EBV EC ECABS ECC ECD ECE ECI ECM ECO ECON ECONZ ECT ECU EDC EDG EDIS EDIS 4 EDR EDS EDW EEC EEC IV EECS EEM EEPROM EES EFI EFP EFS EGAS EGD EGE EGN Electronically autonomous starting system or electronic actuation system. and loads. system name. proper name. system name. electronically controlled air conditioner (Opel) Electronically controlled deceleration Economic Commission of Europe. Higher-order system that coordinates the interaction of the generator. usually proper name Electronic accelerator pedal. proper name Single-spark coil. usually proper name Electronic diesel control with integrated transmission control. proper name Electronically Controlled Injection. usually proper name http://www. proper name Electrically unlocked starting quantity. Optimises driving stability. combined with ABS Electronic climate control.htm[23/04/2012 15:53:43] . usually trade name or electronic air suspension (VAG) Element shutoff valve. 14V DCDC converter for rest of network) Electronic fuel injection. usually proper name ECOnZ: Electronic carburetor and electronic ignition. ETC) Electronically regulated shock absorption Electronic air dryer unit EGn: EGAS control unit. proper name (electronic throttle control. supplying one cylinder Electronic accelerator pedal. system name. system name. See also EES and VSC. n=version. traction. battery. proper name Fuel vapour emission control system Electrical energy management. or temperature sensor Electronic control unit. Shuts off an individual element of the high-pressure pump in the Common Rail system. n=version number. proper name Electronic diesel control. usually proper name ECOn: Electronic carburetor. or Electrical energy systems (onboard network of the future (42V generator for electromagnetic valves. Electrically erasable programmable read-only memory. proper name Electronic engine control system IV (Ford). and braking function (BMW) Electronic braking system Electronic brake force distribution (see also EBD and EBC) Ecuador Electronic air cushioning. Electronically controlled carburetor Electronic shop information system. The clutch pedal is no longer needed. Injection volume indicator Electronic engine performance control.htm[23/04/2012 15:53:43] . Electrical ignition system with ignition curve adjustment or Electronic idle control Electronic automatic restraint. Electrical idle shutoff valve Electronically controlled brake Electrical load-peak damping Electronic air cushioning Electronic vehicle identification. Clutch engagement and disengagement is automatic. or Electronic steering or steering-column lock. ELWIS. and ETKA. unbeheizte Lambdasonde Exhaust gas recirculation Electronic transmission control Electronic automatic heater. See also AKS. usually proper name Electrohydraulic shutoff Electrohydraulic brake Electrohydraulic control module Electrohydraulic power steering Electrohydraulic lifting control Electrohydraulic control module Entertainment Head Unit Electrohydraulic positioner Electronic ignition Electronic fuel injection. Comprises the components ELFI. proper name Electromagnetic start enable Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) http://www. Electrical air valve. Electronic ignition Shutoff by electromotor Electromechanical brake Electromagnetic compatibility (see also EMV) Electromechanical parking brake. Component of VW ELSA service information system.Automotive Abbreviations EGO EGR EGS EHA EHAB EHB EHCM EHPS EHR EHS EHU EHSW EI EKE EKM EKP EKRG EKS ELAB ELB ELD ELF ELFI ELR ELRA ELS ELSA ELV EL-V ELWIS ELZ EMAB EMB EMC EMF EMI EML EMR EMS EMSE EMV Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensor. proper name Electronic volume reduction Electronic engine control. Component of the VW ELSA service information system. VW system for authorised workshops (garages).ukautotalk. Automatic seat belts (VW) Electronic idle stabilisation Electronic service information system. proper name Electronic clutch management Electric fuel pump Simple short-circuit ring sensor Electronic clutch system.com/abbreviations. See also ESL. Electronic stability program. NWS.ukautotalk.com/abbreviations. Usually trade name End of line. VW electronic service information system for independent workshops (garages) and fleet operators.htm[23/04/2012 15:53:43] . usually proper name or Electronic traction control Electronic parts catalogue. Nacheinspritzung in Auslasskanal (Toyota) Electropneumatic kit Erasable programmable read-only memory. internal vehicle diagnosis with external tester conforming to European guidelines. Electrical steel sunroof Electronic spark timing. Continental Teves electronic air cushioning system. n=version no. ETS. programmable or erasable with UV light. usually proper name Electrical injection adjustment Electronic slip reduction. air purity monitoring organisation Electric power-assisted steering Electropneumatic brake Electronic Park Brake Electronic power control or Electronic pedal control (such as with ME-Motronic systems without mechanical throttle cable) Exhaust Port Injection.Automotive Abbreviations ENG ENG FAIL ENR EOBD EOL EP EPA EPAS EPB EPB EPC EPI EPK EPROM EPS EPSV EPT EPW ER ERE ERW ERWIN ES ESA ESA/IZA ESC ESG ESGN ESL ESP ESPV ESR ESS ESSD EST ESV ET ETC ETKA Engine type (code letters). with knock sensor Single-pane safety glass or Electronic switching unit for trailer detection (used in brake systems) ESGn: Special equipment. another name for ASR. Electronic steering lock. product name for exhaust-gas tester (Bosch) or Electronic spark advance Map ignition. electronic ignition control up to knock region.. The system adapts automatically to vehicle load conditions. KGE. e. electrically operated sunroof (or lifting roof) Electronic suspension systems. sometimes used as a product identification (such as EPS 944) Electrical injection adjustment Electronic pressure transmission Electro-pneumatic transducer. or Electrical sunroof. has continuously variable damping. proper name Extended park position. http://www. or Engine Engine failures. ignition coil in distributor Escape key on PC or Map ignition or Electronic spark control. See also MSTS Feed valve or Injection valve Egypt Electronic throttle control. serves to transform electrical signals into pneumatic signals such as in boost-pressure regulation Energy reserve Electronic inline injection system (special engine control) or Electrical regulator Energy reserve with voltage converter Electronic repair and workshop information.g. or Injection pump test bench. another designation for vehicle-dynamics control (FDR). Electronic control unit or El Salvador Emissions system analysis. and works together with ESP. Serves primarily to record exhaust-gas related faults. Information offering is restricted compared to ELSA. diagnosis line for outputting errors Electronic level control European on-board diagnosis. See also ELV. electronic map ignition control. usually in conjunction with end-of-line programming Adjustment point Environmental Protection Agency. Component of the VW ELSA service information system. 1. see ETC Electronic throttle valve European Union European exhaust-gas standard. Can be printed and given to vehicle owner as evidence of repairs performed.3.0. CO 1.15) European exhaust-gas standard. NOx 0. Output line for error codes for air conditioner (Mazda) Accelerator pedal or Vehicle analysis protocol. usually proper name or Electronic traction system.2.htm[23/04/2012 15:53:43] . diesel pump of pump line nozzle system (diesel injection) European exhaust-gas standard.1. misfire detection during last 10 driving cycles Electronic immobilizer Exhaust (or outlet. trigger by Hall sensor Electronic ignition system with map. injection nozzle of pump-nozzle system (diesel injection) Electronic unit pump.15) European exhaust-gas standard. valid from 2000 (levels: HC 0. safety valve Fuel vapor emission control Electronic distributor injection system (special engine control) Electronic vacuum regulator Single-coil actuator. Log maintained by tester during diagnosis. map-controlled Electronic ignition system with map. exhaust manifold) Electronic ignition. exhaust-gas recirc. NOx 0. CO 2. servomotor with one winding External warning lamp Electronic selector-lever module.ukautotalk. proper name Electronic ignition system with characteristic curves Electronic ignition with characteristic curves. usually proper name Exponential weighted moving average. usually proper name Electronic central control unit. usually proper name Electronic thermostat control. trigger by Hall sensor Electronic ignition switch Electronic ignition timing France Fuel pump Front axle Failcode Airbag. valid from 2000 (levels: HC 0. CO 2. CO 1. valid from 2005 (levels: HC 0.com/abbreviations. http://www. usually proper name Electronic ignition system.0.08) Electro-reversing valve Injection valve or Inlet valve of pressure control valve or Inlet valve of ABS system Injection valve for high pressure Injection valve for low pressure Electrical full-load stop or Emergency valve assistance.08) Electronic unit injector. valve. NOx 0. NOx 0. Control unit in Mercedes..2.3. valid from 2005 (levels: HC 0. trigger by inductive sensor Electronic ignition with knock control Electronic ignition timing with knock controls. Output line for error codes for airbag system (Mazda) Failcode Air Conditioning.Automotive Abbreviations ETM ETS ETV EU EU3 EU4 EUI EUP EURO3 EURO4 EUV EV EV1 EV2 EVA EVAP EVE EVR EWD EWL EWM EWMA EWS EX EZ EZE EZF EZF-H EZF-I EZK EZ-K EZL EZL-H EZS EZV F F/P FA FAB FAC FAP Electronic transmission management. htm[23/04/2012 15:53:43] . usually proper name Power window Road and obstacle detection Power window motor Filter Fast-idle control device Finland Vehicle information system. Product designation (such as FIS 215) Fiji Islands Function Function switch Vehicle performance analysis. Output line for error codes for transmission control (Mazda) Fast burn. or Spring-loaded idle stop Vehicle management Delivery volume normal http://www. key parameter in diesel injection systems or Remote control Parking-brake system (usually hand brake) Start-of-delivery blocking Start-of-delivery sensor Crankshaft angle at start-of-delivery Start of delivery. rapid spread of flame front or Start-of-delivery.Automotive Abbreviations FAS FAT FB FBA FBB FBG FBKW FBN FBR FBS FBV FC FCKW FCV FD FDI FDR FDS FE FEC FEN FES FFG FFR FGB/AGB FGB/GBA FGG FGR FH FHE FHM FI FICD FIN FIS FJI FKT FKTSCH FLA FM FMN Driver-assistance system Failcode Automatic Transmission. Fuel cell vehicle. refer also to GDI Trip computer or Vehicle dynamics control Ford diagnostic system Delivery units. usually proper name Speed sensor Speed control. Vehicle with fuel-cell drive. Diagnostic gateway in vehicle. up to now only a Ford prototype. or Failcode Brake System. Date of manufacture Fuel direct injection.ukautotalk. Contained in old refrigerants (R12) for air conditioners. gasoline direct injection. Also contains the immobilizer. Output line for error codes for engine control unit (Mazda) Spark energy control Accelerator pedal Vehicle master computer. Output line for error codes for ABS system (Mazda) Parking brake valve Fault (error) code Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC). normal Start-of-delivery control Driving enabling system (Mercedes). usually proper name Speed limiter / speed limiting system. product name for performance test stand (Bosch).com/abbreviations. installed in combined instruments or central electrical system. parameter for determining delivered fuel amount Front Electrical Centre Failcode Engine. Speed limiter / automatic speed limiter. Gaseous chemical compound that destroys the ozone layer. Mercedes Filling valve Chassis analysis.ukautotalk. designation for petrol direct injection systems or vehicle models with this system. ESP system component g: Acceleration of gravity. Gas pressure lamp (Audi) Constant pressure valve Generator Germany ggf. product name for engine tester (Bosch) Folding sunroof Chassis control unit or Fill-level sensor Frequency shift keying Driving stability control Delivery signal sensor.com/abbreviations. physical unit G: G-signal : crankshaft signal for TDC. or Flexible service system Flat tachograph (new. Freewheel pulley Driving-mode switch or Driver side Vehicle system analysis.htm[23/04/2012 15:53:43] .Automotive Abbreviations FMVSS FN FP FPK FPM FPR FR FRS FS FSA FSD FSG FSK FSR FSS FTCO FV FWA FWI FZ FZG FZK FZR G G/SEC G/ZYL GA GATES GB GBA GBR GDB GDI GDL GDV GEN GER GGF GGS GHD GID Federal motor vehicle safety standard Vehicle level Accelerator pedal or Delivery pump Freely programmable combined instruments Accelerator pedal module Fuel pump relay FR signal: provides engine or engine/transmission control unit with information about generator load. unit for mass per cylinder Basic adaptation or Guarantee Global automotive telematic standard Yawing moment restriction or Great Britain Seat belt positioner drive Seat belt positioner Regulated differential brake Gasoline direct injection. or gram. if necessary Transmission group switch Housing cover Graphic information display (Opel) http://www. Sometimes also used as product designation (such as FWA 400) Vehicle-travel pulse number Vehicle Vehicle Vane compressor Vehicle controller.: possibly. Usually proper name. unit g/Zyl: grams per cylinder. 4 signals for the control unit per distributor rotation g/sec: grams per second. flat design). or stroke. proper name (name of vehicle manufacturer) Yawing moment buildup delay Mixture regulator Ground Persian Gulf states Global Positioning System. See also Speed Index Belt tensioner or Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Gateway. PC or computer that connects and controls data exchange between two networks. Alternative term for cruise control. satellite system for locating a vehicle gr: large Gr: Group GR: Gas retention.Automotive Abbreviations GK GM GMA GMR GND GOL GPS GR GRA GRV GS GS 1.htm[23/04/2012 15:53:43] . or Hungary Hydraulic stop or Rear axle or Hydraulic modulator for ABS Height compensation Hot-air inlet Hand brake switch Automatic heating Hydraulic brake assistant or Hydraulically operated equalisation or Auxiliary brake system Master brake cylinder High compression or Version with high compression ratio or Hydrocarbon Heating wire or Lifting roof Hill descent control. hydrocarbon sensor Sheathed element glow plug Global system for mobile communication Belt tensioner.2 GSG GSH GSK GSM GSR GSS GST GSY GUS GW GWK GZS H HA HAC HAI HAS HAU HBA HBZ HC HD HDC HDEV HDF HDI HDK HDP Glow plug Basic module. usually proper name. or Gear motor. system name. proper name Speed sensor Gas sensor hydrocarbon. alphabetic.ukautotalk. or Belt tensioner Electronic transmission control.2. or Greece Speed control system. Version 1. Specification on tyres for allowable speed.com/abbreviations. or General Motors. Special system that maintains speed downhill. Constant-volume valve Independent electronic transmission control. Transmission converter clutch Glow duration control unit h: hours H: hexadecimal number. Works using brake intervention at about 5 mph (8 km/h) (BMW and Rover offroad vehicles) High-pressure injection valve Remote boot-lid release High-pressure direct injection Half-differential short-circuit ring travel sensor High-pressure pump http://www. usually proper name Transmission shift lock or Seatbelt buckle switch Stepped start volume Speed symbol. Automotive Abbreviations HDS HE HEGO HEI HEV HF HFG HFM HH HHC HHT HIC HID HK HKD HKZ HL HLM HO2S HP HPA HPDI HPI HR HRA HSCAN HSPV HSV HT HU HW HYAB HZ HZR I I1 I2 IAC IAM IC ICC ICE Urea metering system. Nissan distance control system. See also CAN. 4/2 division of brake circuits: circuit 1 brakes all wheels. idle speed control. for example in special vehicles for handicapped drivers Hot-film air-mass sensor or Special engine control in which load detection takes place via a hot-film air-mass sensor HH division. ESP system component Hand-held tester (such as KTS500 or PMS100) Hot idle compensation Hill descent (sensor). or Croatia Rear window washing system High-speed controller area network. and MSCAN. Comparable with GDI. physical unit Heating control. Height correction or Hong Kong High-voltage trigger diode. 4/4 division of brake circuit: circuits 1 and 2 brake all wheels. Direct-injection petrol engine used in Citroen and Peugeot. circuit 2 the front wheels Major inspection Hardware Hydraulic shutoff device HZ: Master brake cylinder Hz: hertz.com/abbreviations.ukautotalk. Hybrid control. Hydraulic injection timing device High-voltage distribution or Hydraulic start lock HT division.e. CAN bus with high transmission rate (Opel). Italy Incremental system with one sensor Incremental system with two sensors Idle air control. see also ACC. i. for injection engines Independent after-market.htm[23/04/2012 15:53:43] . special diode installed in ignition coils High-voltage capacitor ignition Left rear Hot-wire air-mass sensor Heated oxygen (O2) sensor Hydraulic pump hPa: hectopascal. Integrated circuit Intelligent cruise control. Service or spare-parts dealers independent of vehicle manufacturer. Simple type of air conditioner. Ignition control electronics. physical unit High pressure direct injection High-pressure injection. transistorized ignition. See HDC. electronic ignition system http://www. or Right rear. Hill Holder Control. used with diesel vehicles to prevent or reduce soot emissions Main injection Heated exhaust-gas oxygen sensor High performance ignition system. LSCAN. Sensor that registers downgrades or vehicle rolling. contactless ignition High-pressure injection valve High frequency Hand-operated gas delivery. Integrated heating and air conditioning system (BMW) Heating control. or Injector quantity analysis Immobilizer Immobilizer Pulse(s) Inlet (intake) manifold or valve Information display for ASR systems India Information display for ASR systems Injector. bei CAN-Bus-Systemen eine Art Address-Byte.Automotive Abbreviations ICM ICM ID IDI IDIS IDS IFS IFZ IG IHE IHKA IHR IIA IL ILV IMA IMM IMMO IMP IN INA IND INFOANZ INJ INT INZ IPBEC IPS IR IRF IRM IRQ IRS IS ISA ISC ISDN ISF ISIS Ignition control module. similar to navigation system Interactive dynamic driving system Inertia fuel shutoff. das angibt. and electric motor in Citroen Hydraktiv chassis. modified. and active headrests. or Integrated chassis management. or Independent front-wheel suspension Infrared central locking Pulse or increment transmitter. hydraulic generator. seat-belt tensioners and intelligent electronics (BMW) http://www. für wen ein Datenblock bestimmt ist oder Identifikation Indirect (diesel) injection Integrated driver information system.htm[23/04/2012 15:53:43] . or Ignition Integrated hydroelectronics unit.ukautotalk. BMW vehicle-dynamics control with trend-setting technology Infotainment Module Identifier. Control electronics. or Iran Interior filter Individual control. integrated two-stage airbag system with retractable pedals. head/shoulder airbags. Individual control with commercial-vehicle ABS systems. Used in Ford Mondeo. with commercial-vehicle ABS systems Iraq Interior protection Iceland Idle speed correction or Intelligent speed adaptation: Use of a GPS system and traffic-sign database to automatically regulate speed (system still in test phase) Idle speed control or Idle compensation Integrated Services Digital Network: digital telephone and data network with integrated services Vehicle information system Intelligent safety system.com/abbreviations. System with multiple airbags. Injection jet or valve in Common Rail diesel system Integrator Central injection Instrument Panel Body Electrical Centre Intelligent Protection System. pyrotechnically triggered headrests. or Infrared. usually proper name Integrated ignition system Israel Integrated quiet-running system Integrated engine assistant (special Honda engine control). Safety fuel shutoff. usually proper name KL or Kl: Terminal Automatic climate control km: kilometer. physical unit. Kickdown or Customer service Kickdown switch Continuous injection.Automotive Abbreviations ISO ISO-EGO ISO-HEGO ISS ISU ITGS IVLAN IWG IWZ IZA IZV J JA JET JOBD JTS JW K KA KAM KAT KB KBA KBZ K-CAN KD KDS KE KE-MOTRONIC KEN KF KFB KFMG KFZ KG KG/H KGE KIW K-JETRONIC KL KLA KM International Organisation for Standardisation Isolated Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensor. OBD standard for Japan Jet thrust stoichiometric. Direct-injection petrol engine (Alfa) Company car(s) k: small K: channel K-line: bidirectional line between control unit and tester Knee airbag Keep-alive memory Catalytic converter Wire harness Federal Motor Vehicle Office (Germany) Combination brake cylinder Body CAN bus. isolierte unbeheizte Lambdasonde (mit Massekabel) Isolated Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensor. usually proper name KEn: Jetronic. See also SIA.htm[23/04/2012 15:53:43] . or Keyless Go (access to vehicle and engine start without key) kg/h: kilograms per hour. continuous. physical unit KM: small engine http://www.com/abbreviations. rotation-angle sensor Integrated ignition system Infrared central locking Japan Jamaica Jet.ukautotalk. Jetronic: injection system. usually proper name Japanese OBD. Low-speed CAN bus for comfort-system and body electronics. usually proper name Continuous electronic injection system. isolierte beheizte Lambdasonde (mit Massekabel) Joint venture (Bosch. petrol or Comfort zone Continuous delivery-volume meter Motor vehicle kg: kilogram. See also PT-CAN and SI-BUS. Michelin) for developing integrated vehicle dynamics systems Intelligent switching unit (Siemens) Intelligent traffic guidance system (Mercedes) In Vehicle Local Area Network Inductive travel sensor Incremental angle/time sensor. usually proper name Fuel filter Fuel filter. unit Crankcase ventilation Combined instruments with service-interval indicator. n=version. with electronic extended-function unit. Continuous injection system. closed Refrigerant compressor Commercial bus and rental vehicles Component kPa: kilopascal. continuous. n=Motronic version.com/abbreviations. physical unit. unit l/km: liters per kilometer. usually proper name Capacitor intermediate storage l: liter. or left L: left L-line: unidirectional line between control unit and tester l/h: Liters per hour. physical unit KW: crankshaft or crankshaft angle or shortwave (radio) kWh: kilowatt-hours. or Knock sensor Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Cold-start accelerator. log for transmitting diagnostic data Comfort immobilizer Kuwait Kx: Jetronic.Automotive Abbreviations KMA KMM KMMG KMV KOM KOMP KPA KPN KR KRF KRS K-RWG KS KSA KSB KSE KSH KSP KSS KSV KSZ KTF KU KU/GN KUKO KVA KVD KVR KVRS KVRV KVS KW KWH KWP 2000 KWS KWT KX KZS L L/H L/KM Continuous volume analysis. with oxygen sensor control. unit http://www. tank ventilation valve Fuel distributor piece kW: kilowatt.ukautotalk. physical unit Keyword Protocol 2000. also referred to as tank ventilation system Fuel evaporation regeneration valve. with distributor injection pumps Child-seat detector Cold-start aid Fuel reservoir Cold-start control Cold-start valve Fuel distributor or distribution Fuel temperature sensor. physical unit Kpn: Motronic (load detection occurs via intake manifold pressure. checks fuel delivery Continuous volume meter. product name (Bosch) Continuous volume meter. usually proper name) Anti-knock control Kraftstoffrückführventil (Diesel) Anti-knock control interface or Fuel return valve Short-circuit ring sensor Fuel reservoir.htm[23/04/2012 15:53:43] . or Coolant temperature sensor Clutch Clutch/transmission neutral position Coupling head Fuel consumption gauge Fuel evaporation Fuel distributor tube Evaporative emission-control regeneration system. Automotive Abbreviations LAM LAV LC LCD LDA LDF LDR LE2-JET LED LEN LER LEV LFB LFR LFT LHA LHD LH-JETRONIC LHN LI LIA LIM L-JETRONIC LKE LL LLDRAN LLK LLR LLRA LLS LL-STAB LM LMF LMM LMS LN LOS LP LPG LPS LPT Idle emissions measurement Luxury activity vehicles (vehicle classification. usually proper name LHn: Jetronic with hot-wire air-mass sensor. fuel for vehicles with gas-powered engines Circuit board circuit Printer port or interface on PC http://www. LE-Jetronic. usually proper name Boost-pressure-dependent full-load stop. usually proper name (also li:) Left. Designation for vehicles with low emissions level. n=version. ULEV. such as Lexus RX 300) Low compression. Load-dependent start-of-delivery. or Idle switch Idle stabilization Air-flow sensor (also LMM) Light-alloy rims Air-mass sensor. one in rear Idle speed increase Charge-air cooling Idle control (diesel systems) LLRa: Idle control with adaptive pilot control Idle actuator. or Version with low compression ratio Liquid crystal display.com/abbreviations. intermittent. Air-side automatic heater Left-hand drive Same as L-Jetronic with hot-wire air-mass sensor. usually proper name Emergency program (EEC IV) Perforated plate Liquefied petroleum gas. usually proper name LEn: Jetronic. with distributor injection pumps Idle compensation Air temperature sensor.htm[23/04/2012 15:53:43] . covers European functionality. or Long (term) fuel trim (to counteract aging symptoms). TLEV. or Air-flow sensor Air-mass sensor Ln: Jetronic with air-flow sensor. n=version. usually proper name Load piston unit Idle. number indicating tyre load capacity Lift axle Sedan Electronically controlled injection system (with direct air-mass measurement). See also LTFT. or Idle speed control Petrol injection. and ZEV. usually proper name Idle limit-speed control Low-emissions vehicle. intermittent. n=version. engine operating state or Left-hand drive or LL division. or Load index. with distributor injection pumps Boost-pressure sensor Boost-pressure control. intermittent. SULEV.ukautotalk. usually proper name Light-emitting diode. See also NLEV. 2nd generation. triangular division of brake circuits: 2 circuits in front. Automotive Abbreviations LR LRA LRD LRR LRS LS LSCAN LSD LSF LSH LSM LSP LSU LSZ LT LTCC LTF LTFT LTG LTR LUN LWL LWR LWS M M/S2 M3/H MA MAEL MAF MAL MAP MAR MAS MAT MAX MBAR MBS MBZ MC MCC MDA Oxygen sensor control LRa: oxygen sensor control with adaptive pilot control Load response drive. alternative multifunction control Release switch or Oxygen sensor Low-speed controller area network. determines steering-wheel rotation M: Motronic. or Mechanical or Mechanical fan or Centre m: Centre or Manual m/s²: meters per second per second. heated Oxygen sensor for lean operation Longitudinal lock shutoff Wideband oxygen sensor. usually proper name. Component of ESP system. unit mA: milliampere. with USA functionality. See also LFT. See also CAN. proper name Low temperature cofired ceramic.com/abbreviations. usually proper name MaEl: earth (ground) electrode (spark plug) Mass airflow sensor Malaysia Manifold absolute pressure or Intake manifold pressure sensor Quantity compensation control Control unit for engine assembly Manifold absolute temperature Maximum mbar: millibar. L LUn: Jetronic. multilayer ceramic technology Air-temperature sensor Long-term fuel trim (to counteract aging symptoms). alternative multifunction control Smooth-running control. physical unit Engine-brake switch Diaphragm brake cylinder Microcomputer or Medium compression Micro Compact Car. often also ltr. physical unit MA: Mono-Motronic. physical unit.htm[23/04/2012 15:53:43] . Engine speed increase http://www. CAN bus with low transmission rate (Opel). planar (flat sensor) Oxygen sensor. Limited-slip differential Oxygen sensor. planar type Light-switching centre Model designation for VW Transporter. Line Liter. intermittent. usually proper name Optical fiber Headlight vertical aim control Steering wheel angle sensor. physical unit for acceleration m³/h: cubic meters per hour.ukautotalk. DaimlerChrysler subsidiary that manufactures the Smart vehicle. MSCAN. or Long-range radar (component of ACC system with detection range up to 120 m) Load response start. and HSCAN. n=version. petrol injection system. htm[23/04/2012 15:53:43] . In newer systems. usually with an indication of the particular sensor (left front. the shutoff is electrical (see ELAB). usually proper name or Model year Mono-Jetronic. usually proper name.) Membrane pressure control Motronic with electronic gas pedal. etc. MED MEG MEINS MEN MEP MES MEX MF MFA MFD MFE MFI MFI-C MFI-I MFI-S MFL MFR MFS MFU MG MG/H MG/ZYK MGND MHDI M-HEAT MI MIC MICROPLEX MID MIEL MIL MIN MIU MJ M-JET Mass of wheel-speed sensor. Spiegelheizung (Opel) mi: Miles.com/abbreviations. start or Multifunction display Multifunction display Measurement window. unit mg/Zykl: milligrams per cycle. Mechanical Motronic with ETC and petrol direct injection Motronic with ETC and transmission control Meins: Injection volume (in mg/stroke or mg/s) Monitor engine (output line for engine diagnostic data) Mean effective pressure Mechanically enabled start volume Mexico Measurement window Measurement window. usually proper name Middle East Mechanical shutoff device (diesel EDC). unit Engine ground (earth) Mechanical high-voltage distribution ignition Mirror Heating. end Multipoint fuel injection (electronic) Continuous multipoint fuel injection (electronic) Intermittent multipoint fuel injection (electronic) Sequential multipoint fuel injection (electronic) Multifunction steering wheel Multifunction control Multifunction sensor Multifunction clock Manual transmission mg/H: milligrams per stroke. right front.Automotive Abbreviations MDF MDR ME MEA MEAB MECH. physical unit MI: Malfunction indicator or Main injection (see also HE) Microplex (Marelli) Fully electronic ignition system with knock control Multifunction information display MiEI: Middle electrode (spark plug) Malfunction indicator lamp Minimum Main Instrument Unit Mono-Jetronic. or Control unit for volume regulation in diesel systems. usually proper name http://www.ukautotalk. Medium-speed controller area network. ms: millisecond. Systems without exhaust-gas recirculation are designated simply as MS. usually proper name Measurement and control unit Microprocessor spark timing system.Automotive Abbreviations MK MKV ML MLA MLD MLN MM MM3/H MMI MMM MMS MMV MN MNEFZ MODIC MOLIS MOST MOT MOT/DME MOZ MP MPA MPFI MPH MPI MPN MPV MR MR-DF MRS MS MSA MSCAN MSG MSR MST MSTS MT MTCO Motronic with continuous fuel metering. Temic or BMW system consisting of belt tensioner. usually proper name Multiple link antitheft system (system-wide theft protection) Mechanical load-peak damping MLn: Motronic based on air-flow sensor. usually proper name mph: Miles per hour. for example (BMW) Media oriented system transport. usually proper name Multiplicative map adjustment.and start-of-injection control Designation for diesel injection systems having an electronic volume control. belt force limiting. LEDs in modular system for rear lights. function as for EST. is not an integrated part but rather a separate ignition control unit Manual transmission or Mechanical transmission or Volume divider Tachograph http://www. electronic. Expresses the knock resistance of petrol fuel (US variant of ROZ). product name (Bosch) or Engine test Digital Motor Electronics (Motronic) Engine octane number. Motronic with intake manifold sensor. See also NEFZ. airbags.com/abbreviations. and HSCAN. usually proper name MPa: megapascal. fully electronic engine control. however. Mobile diagnosis computer (BMW diagnostic tester) Modular lights system. MSTS. usually proper name Multi-purpose vehicles (Mazda). or Multi spark timing system. n=version. usually proper name Modified new European driving cycle (exhaust-gas test cycle). electronic ignition with map control (ELZ). LM). physical unit MS: Engine control or Diesel systems with electronic volume. Comprises the group of vans and small panel trucks. start-of-injection control. unit Engine torque. Engine control unit Engine drag torque control. CAN bus with medium transmission rate (Opel).htm[23/04/2012 15:53:43] . nominal value Quantity solenoid valve Mn: Motronic. physical unit mm³/H: cubic millimeters per stroke. n=version.ukautotalk. actual value or Man-machine interface (Porsche designation) Multipath map matching (navigation system) Engine torque. Usually in conjunction with a bus system (MOST bus). and safety battery terminal (see SBK). Engine tester. or Fuel ratio mixture Motronic with flap air-volume sensor. Engine relay or Engine control for ASR Speed sensor with magnetoresistive measurement Multi-restraint system. physical unit Multi-point injection. LSCAN. via which various control units in the vehicle communicate with each other. and exhaust-gas recirculation. universal load detection (HLM. n=version. physical unit Multi-point fuel injection. See also CAN. See also LM. mm: millimeter. usually proper name MPn: Motronic in which load detection is via intake manifold pressure. usually proper name. association for conducting more demanding crash tests (with participation of vehicle manufacturers) Neutral drive switch.com/abbreviations. or Norway Auxiliary drive or Netherlands Antilles Auxiliary drive switch Navigation or Navigation system Commercial-vehicle brake Proximity detector Needle lift sensor (diesel) Needle lift sensor (diesel) New Car Assessment Program. truck) Needle-displacement sensor (diesel systems) Navigation head unit. ULEV. Nicaragua Lorry (truck) Anti-blocking system for lorries (trucks) with air brakes Netherlands National low-emission vehicles. Follow-on piston Needle lift sensor (diesel) Nm: Newton-meter. 24 AC signals sent to control unit per distributor rotation New European driving cycle (procedure for fuel consumption measurement). US approval level for vehicles that must fulfil the current requirements.Automotive Abbreviations MTM MUD MUX MUXPORT MV MVEG MVL MVLDR MVN MVS MW MY MZ MZV N NA NAS NAV NB NBE NBF NBS NCAP NDS NE NEDC NEFZ NF NFZ NHG NHU NIC NKW NKW-ABS NL NLEV NLK NLS NM NM/S NMOT Engine measurement technology module mUD: With vacuum Multiplexer or multiplex signal Multiplexer-Port. Opel navigation control unit. activated when automatic transmission selector lever is in neutral position NE: After-injection Ne-Signal: Engine RPM signal. or audio frequency Commercial vehicle (lorry.ukautotalk. an die der Multiplexer angeschlossen ist oder angeschlossen werden kann mV: millivolt. or normal N: Selector-lever position (Neutral) for automatic transmissions. and ZEV. unit Nmot: Engine RPM http://www. better known as EURO-NCAP. See also NEFZ New European driving cycle (procedure for fuel consumption measurement).htm[23/04/2012 15:53:43] . exhaust-gas classification for passenger cars Lift axle valve with electronic air-cushioning system Solenoid valve for boost pressure control Level valve with electronic air-cushioning system Solenoid valve control unit AM (radio). physical unit Nm/s: newton-meters per second. SULEV. See also NEDC Low frequency. Schnittstelle am PC. or Measurement Model year Magneto ignition Microprocessor-controlled ignition adjustment n: RPM. TLEV. See also LEV. physical unit MV: Solenoid valve Motor vehicle emission group. or Level control. some vehicles have switches or buttons. These elements together comprise a control panel.htm[23/04/2012 15:53:43] . Often used in engine designations. NRZ format: Non-return-to-zero. On-board measurement Oxidation catalytic converter Sensor for oil pressure and temperature Automatic overdrive control Oil pressure switch Location of missing vehicles (via GPS) Original equipment manufacturer Original equipment service. Oil temperature sensor OBF OBM OC ODFT ODS OEDS OEF OEM OES OFFSET-V OG OHC OHV OMM OOP OP OPC OR OSRVM OT OTA OTF http://www. Above or on the dashboard. such as for the rear-window defogger.Automotive Abbreviations NOE NOX NPB NR NRZ NS NSW NTC NTC II NTC1 NTC2 NVF NW NWS NZ O2 OAI OBD Nitrogen oxide emission NOx: Nitrogen oxides Delivery volume normal test stand (special tester for injection pumps) Number. thermal resistor with negative temperature coefficient.com/abbreviations. Overhead valves (the camshaft is therefore underneath) Surface micromechanics Out-of-position detection Oil pump Opel Performance Centre. usually proper name Upper control panel. See also OZA. or Natural rubber (often processed for use in truck tyres). vehicle-internal diagnosis with internal or external test unit.ukautotalk. so-called hot conductor Idle speed increase Intake air temperature (in °C) Engine water temperature (in °C) Navigation and traffic control Camshaft Camshaft timing New Zealand Oxygen Octane adjust input On-board diagnostics or off-board diagnostics. Centre for automotive sports (Opel). which is referred to as the upper control panel to distinguish it from another control panel near the gearshift lever or below the radio. Voltage offset Upper limit or Upper tolerance limit Overhead camshaft. Camshaft situated above the cylinder head. transmission or pulse form for square-wave pulses and signals Fog light(s) Fog lights Negative temperature coefficient. Logical OR operation Outside rear-view mirror (Opel) Top dead centre Oxygen/titanium emissions sensor. Titanium oxide sensor. Service or spare parts via the vehicle manufacturer. closed crankshaft ventilation Pump-nozzle Dynamic 4-wheel control. usually proper name Park distance control. and MPA. or Power train (used with OBD error codes.Automotive Abbreviations OUD OUT OZ OZA OUD: Without vacuum Designation on diesel pump for excess-flow restriction screw Octane rating. Phase sensor Pressure high. and HE. usually proper name p-in: Delivery pressure Profile ignition pickup. low-temperature oil Parking assistant module (Opel) Pans: Intake air pressure (in hPa) Peripheral airbag sensor (side airbag) Passive start and entry. ignition output circuit (Ford) or Signal of Hall sensor for crankshaft RPM and position P PA PAG PAM PANS PAS PASE PATA PATS PB PBM PBSL PC PCM PCU PCV PD PDAS PDC PDE PDM PDOE PEHKS PES PES-SW PFA PFI P-FP PG PH PHI PHS PI PID P-IN PIP http://www. or Pre-drive check (testing of EHB systems) Pump-nozzle unit (new designation is UIS) Passenger door module (Opel) Nozzle opening pressure Pedestrian protection hood kinematics system. Zirconium oxide sensor. Park heater system Pilot injection. See also ROZ. Parameter identifier. Polyellipsoid system (headlight technique) Polyellipsoid headlight(s) Particle filter system Port fuel injection. for example) Passive button. high pressure phi: Greek letter used to designate angles. See also HPA. Button in vehicle with which a function can be set to the passive (off) state Passive antitheft system Pb: chemical symbol for lead (Latin: plumbum) Pulse width modulated. part of CARB. KPA. central multimedia control unit for various functions Pump control unit (diesel systems). signal processing method (prior to sending).ukautotalk. Pressure. See also POBSY. Parking aid. for example). Selector lever lock for automatic transmission (Opel) Power control or Personal computer Power train control module or Porsche Communication Management. See also OTA.com/abbreviations. often proper name. code for current values or similar parameters. PA: Parking assistant Polyethylene glycol oil. MI. hybrid-drive control (Honda) Positive crankcase ventilation. Ford mechanical system that raises the hood (bonnet) in the case of an impact (such as hitting a pedestrian). Also called Keyless Go (Mercedes. Keyless access to car and engine start (Siemens system). Oxygen/zirconium emissions sensor. or Portugal Pa: pascal. usually proper name Park brake shift lock. or Power control unit. See also POI.htm[23/04/2012 15:53:43] . inlet-channel injection p-FP: Delivery pump pressure. physical unit of pressure. physical unit Porsche Stability Module. so-called cold conductor. Ford bumper system made from energy-absorbing foam plastics to protect pedestrians.Automotive Abbreviations PJ PKW PL PLA PLD PLR PLU PM PML PMR PMS PNAB PNABU PNABUE PNG POBSY POI POTI PPG PPM PPS PRC PRG PROG PROM PRS PS PSA PSD PSE PSG PSI PSM PSP PSPS PSV PT PTC PT-CAN PTS Pilot-Jection Passenger car Country code for Poland. Park-Tronic System. Reduces the seat-belt tension and thus upper-body injuries (Renault) Test step or Pump control or Horsepower. pressure-operated (Bosch KH) Papua New Guinea Pedestrian protection optimised bumper system. MI. electronically controlled pneumatic system Pump control unit psi: Pounds per square inch. Post-injection. or Pedal position sensor People's Republic of China Program Programming input Programmable read-only memory.com/abbreviations. usually proper name Programmed restraint system. High-speed CAN bus for drive-train electronics. or Pressure low. diesel injection technique (new designation is UPS) Pneumatic idle speed control Pierburg measurement cell. Private mobile radio Engine control with load detection via intake-manifold pressure (Mercedes) or Inlet-channel injection Pneumatic adjustment device Pneumatic adjustment device. The related data (parameters) are stored in the control unit. unit of work performed by motor vehicles PEUGEOT SOCIETE AUTOMOBILE. proper name ppm: parts-per-million. assisted vehicle steering. See also K-CAN. low pressure Pneumatic idle increase or Pneumatic idle stop Pump-line-nozzle. module containing control unit diagnostic programs or other CompacSoft programs. Power steering pressure Power steering pressure switch Partial intake-manifold pre-heating Power train Positive temperature coefficient. Potentiometer. proper name Pump control with diagnosis or Porsche limited-slip differential. thermal resistor with positive temperature coefficient. or PTC heating element in intake manifold for delivering heat for evaporation Power train CAN bus. Parking aid. http://www. SI-BUS. or Pierburg Aviation Pump motor Parametric steering.ukautotalk.htm[23/04/2012 15:53:43] . usually proper name Pneumatic system electronics. unit Pedal position system. vacuum-operated (Bosch KH) Pneumatic adjustment device. variable resistance PPG module: Periphery program module. See also PI. and HE. Porsche-specific designation for ESP. See also PDC. Quality management Q-over: Overflow quantity Quality assurance Average function Quasi select low Quadrifoglio. usually proper name Power window lifter Pulse-width modulation. Alfa Romeo model designation Rear axle. high-pressure distribution line with Common Rail diesel systems Random access memory. for example. Similarly Q2. Quick heat system. special signalling form used to determine pulse-duty factors on components (for example. usually proper name Rail pressure sensor or Radio data system Tyre pressure monitoring Reverse-flow throttle valve Rest of the world (group in exhaust-gas classification) Right (often "re") or Inline injection pump Resonance detection Rear electrical centre (Opel) Relay Radio frequency. radio signal Return pump Backup light(s) Run-flat tyre. Robert Bosch Remote control. Quantity average. usually of fuel Fuel quantity for cylinder 1.htm[23/04/2012 15:53:43] . Q3. Special tyre that can also be used in an emergency. Route guidance (Travel Pilot) http://www.Automotive Abbreviations PV PVS PWG PWL PWM PWR PY Q Q1 Q-AVG QB QGS QHS QM Q-OVER QS QSF QSL QUADR RA RAIL RAM RAS RB RC RCA RCH RDK RDS RDU RDV RDW RE REA REC REL RF RFP RFS RFT RG Testing instruction Vacuum switch Pedal position sensor.com/abbreviations. Mean of (fuel) quantity of all cylinders Quality assessment Quick glow system. read/write memory of a processor Rear-axle steering. Rapid pre-heating system for diesel engines. triggering of tank ventilation valve is usually based on such a factor) Pulse rectifier Paraguay Quantity. or China (Taiwan) Republic of Central Africa Chile Tire pressure check system. or Argentina Common Rail. Rapid diesel pre-heating system. etc.ukautotalk. Actively steered rear axle used in buses. that can only be read. Verkehrfunk Smoke opacity measurement module.htm[23/04/2012 15:53:43] . Program memory of processor. or other memory. See also RFT. Research octane number. Automatically extendable rollbar (Volvo) Rotating high-voltage distribution Research octane number In-line pump. prevents undesired reverse-flow of liquids or gases Radio Traffic Information. or Philippines Flat tyre indicator Revolutions per minute Rear Right Door Module Restraint system or Rotational speed sensor Run-flat system component.Automotive Abbreviations RGS RHD RHO RHV RI RIV RKS RL RLDM RLFS RLV RM RME RO ROK ROM RON ROPS ROV ROZ RP RPA RPM RRDM RS RSC RSD RSV RTI RTM RTR RU RUE RUEF RUM RUV RW RWAWS RWD RWG RX RZ Route guidance standalone (Travel Pilot as standalone system) Right-hand drive rho: Greek letter. Wheel brake cylinder http://www.com/abbreviations. Backflow throttle Check valve. represents density (kg/m³) Static high-voltage distribution Indonesia Control pulse method (diesel) Tire check system Right-hand drive Rear Left Door Module Fuel supply system without reverse flow Reverse-flow valve Reference mark Rapeseed methyl ester.ukautotalk. see also ROZ Rollover protection system. product name for exhaust-gas tester (Bosch) Reverse-flow temperature control Soot concentration in exhaust Soot emission Retrofit vehicle Soot amount Static high-voltage distribution. alternative fuel Romania Republic of Korea Read-only memory. usually proper name Control travel Control-travel evaluation circuit Rear wheel drive Control-travel sensor Receive line (contrast with TX line). Tyres with emergency-running properties. error codes. or Sweden s: seconds Self-adjusting clutch. such as with a stepping motor Smart-charged injection. indicates when fuel injection actually starts (the start-of-delivery on the other hand is the time at which the fuel pump begins to deliver). product designation for test line (Bosch) Sunroof motor or Control unit diagnosis module Sensing and Diagnostic Module (airbag) Intake-manifold pressure sensor Signal from anti-theft warning system Seconds. or super (premium) grade fuel. Volvo concept for vehicle in which many safety features have been integrated Switch Steps. or guidelines for technically implementing legal requirements (such as for engine oil. or Sport activity vehicles (for example BMW X5) Star-of-injection. Control unit Singapore http://www. usually proper name Select-high control for commercial-vehicle ABS systems. Part of airbag system. or Control unit for start-of-injection control (diesel) Disc-brake lining Sensotronic Brake Control. Start-of-injection control Speech-based operation system (Porsche designation) Tester for reading OBD error codes and other OBD data Safety car concept. Petrol direct injection (Ford) Steering Column Lock Serial communication protocol. Simplified form of ESP (Mitsubishi). The pressure level is geared to the wheel running with the higher coefficient of friction. Designation for Mercedes control unit.htm[23/04/2012 15:53:43] . proper name Stability control system. or sport program (automatic transmission). or Injection duration.) Safety (or signal detection) and triggering module. Pressure level depends on wheel running with the lower coefficient of friction Program command related to controller Sequential multipoint fuel injection Short (term) fuel trim (lambda-parameter correction). US organization that prescribes standards. See also STFT. Intake manifold pressure. or Sunroof. the battery is rapidly disconnected from the starter cable in order to prevent short circuits and reduce the risk of fire.com/abbreviations. Select-low control with commercial-vehicle ABS systems. main component of ACC system. Sensor and control unit. Prevents vehicle tilting or skidding. recommendations.Automotive Abbreviations S SAC SACV SAE SAM SAS SAT SAV SB SBB SBC SBE SBK SBR SBS SCAN TOOL SCC SCHALT SCHR SCI SCL SCP SCS SCU SD SDI SDL SDM SDM SDS SDW SEC SEFI SELECT HIGH SELECT LOW SET CONTROLLER SFI SFT SG SGP S: Sensor. physical unit Sequential fuel injection. etc. part of EHB (electrohydraulic brake) system Seat-occupied detection Safety battery terminal. Transmits only the current engine torque Secondary air control valve Society of Automotive Engineers. Side-impact protection Siemens adaptive transmission control Overrun cutoff valve. or Control unit diagnosis Intake diesel injection Service diagnosis line. In the case of an accident. Control unit with integrated radar sensor. data transmission.ukautotalk. or Silicon Service interval indicator. Heated seat Speed index (code letter for speed). proper name or Series repair Spike characteristic. usually in conjunction with testing of brake system Mirror drive Sonic Park Assist Single point injection. System Information Display Sid Controller Sitzheizung Seat electrical system. Compressor signal Scale units Select low Safety lamp Secondary-air injection Shift lever Module Slovenia Secondary-air pump Select-low control for commercial-vehicle ABS systems.htm[23/04/2012 15:53:43] . or Stepping motor Stepping-motor electronics Automatic momentum utilisation Part number or Record number Safety switch. Pungent gas causing respiratory diseases. right. Component of ISIS system (BMW) Side-impact protection system (Volvo) Seat electrical system. or Sound-pressure level Mirror memory. See also K-CAN and PT-CAN. The pressure level is geared to the wheel running with the lower coefficient of friction. The pressure level is geared to the wheel running with the higher coefficient of friction. Safety and information bus system. It is thus an aim to reduce the sulphur content in exhaust gases. Secondary-air system Seat memory. Service Information System. Relates to Porsche transmission controls.com/abbreviations. left Signal lamp Safety information module.Automotive Abbreviations SHD SHR SHZ SI SIA SI-BUS SID SIDC SIH SIL SILA SIM SIPS SIR SIS SKF SKO SKT SL SLA SLE SLM SLO SLP SLR SLS SM SME SNA SNR SO SO2 SOHC SOP SP SPA SPA SPI SPL SPM SPOR SPOUT Sliding or lifting sunroof Select-high control for commercial-vehicle ABS systems. usually proper name Noise level. usually proper name Sporadic Ignition signal (EEC IV) http://www. Single overhead camshaft Start of production Safety testing. Shows the driver that oil change or annual inspection is required. normally closed (actuator) Sulphur dioxide. See also WIV.ukautotalk. for example. or Speed volume control. NLEV. Examples: Mazda Tribute.ukautotalk. Slip threshold switchover Sport utility vehicles. Injection adjustment (see also SPV) or Servo valve or Start valve Saab variable compression. and ZEV. and in curves. See also LEV. braking. in the future possibly for counteracting wind gusts. Mercedes ML 320. tyre which supports itself and features limp-home properties Triggering device for side airbag System tester Start external. normally controlled by a common control unit) Safety switch.htm[23/04/2012 15:53:43] .Automotive Abbreviations SPS SPV SR SRA SRC SRE SRM SRM SRS SS SSA SSD SSG SSHD SSS SST SSU ST STAE STAT STC STFT STH STI STM STO STOE SU SULEV SUS SUV SV SVC SVG SVM SW SWA SWC SWD SWT Solar position sensor Injection adjustment (see also SV) Side-based control Headlight wiper system Source (of data or audio signals. Seat adjustment transmission Seat adjustment motor Headlight(s) or Software Headlight washer Steering Wheel Control Vibration damper Side wall torsion sensor. http://www. ULEV. Detects longitudinal and transverse forces directly at the wheel during acceleration. Better suited for on-road than off-road. leisure-activity sport vehicles and commercial vehicles with all-wheel drive (fun vehicles). The cylinder head is tilted in order to modify the compression ratio. normally open (sensor 9) Automatic start/stop Steel sliding sunroof Seat control unit (Mercedes) Steel sliding/lifting sunroof Stop/start system Special tool or self-supporting tyre. Speed-dependent volume control for car radios. TLEV. Stationary-vehicle heater Self-test input signal Servomotor Self-test output signal Stop external. See also SFT. Vehicle group comprising off-road-capable. Currently employed for quick-reaction ABS and ESP systems.com/abbreviations. external start switch Static Stability and traction control Short-term fuel trim (for lambda-parameter correction). external stop switch Soviet Union Super ultra-low emissions vehicle (group in classifying exhaust-emissions levels). for example) Intake-manifold injection Headlight wiper motor Sun Roof Module Safety restraint system (generally includes airbag and seatbelt tensioner. square-wave signal supplying RPM for other systems such as transmission control Top dead centre. T.C.. Excitation lead for transmission control (Mazda) Automatic temperature system Drum-brake shoes Throttle body injection. Excitation lead for ABS system (Mazda) Traction control. Excitation lead for control unit (Mazda).C. engine load signal tD: Transistor speed signal. SCH.ukautotalk. with distributor injection pumps Test Automatic Transmission.S. time of adjustment) T: temperature (such as T-comp. see also OT Turbo diesel injection Tank pressure sensor Total electronic control Tank installation unit t-ein: Build-up time Telematic alarm identification on demand. possibly with interrupt contacts or Switching-time program (determines switching time) t: (such as t-adj.O.com/abbreviations.S. with distributor injection pumps. compression temperature) Ignition timing control system Throttle valve control system Traffic announcement.Automotive Abbreviations SZ T T. TA TAB T-ABGLEICH TAC TANS TAS TAT TAU TBB TBI TBS TC TCE TCM TCO T-COMP TCS TCSA TCU TD TDC TDI TDS TEC TEE T-EIN TELE-AID TEMP TMS TEMP. or Coil ignition. or Thorax airbag (BMW) Test Airbag. central injection Test Brake System. Excitation lead for air conditioner (Mazda) Tans: Intake air temperature (in °C) Temperature dependent control. central electronics system for trailer Transmission control module (Opel automatic-transmission control unit) Tachograph (Mercedes) T-comp: Compression temperature Traffic centre service Temperature controlled spark advance Transmission control unit TD: Time division. TEMPF TEN TES TEV TF TFA Opacity number. usually proper name Thermo-electric switch or tank ventilation system (also referred to as evaporative emission-control regeneration system) Tank ventilation valve or Thermostatic expansion valve (heating/air conditioning) Temperature sensor Test of radiator fan http://www. accident notification Temperature Telematics Temperature switch Temperature sensor Test Engine. or Temperature dependent start-volume. Excitation lead for airbag system (Mazda) t-adjust: time of adjustment Test Air Conditioning. auxiliary function with ABS Trailer central electronic.htm[23/04/2012 15:53:43] . Master brake cylinder for hydraulic brakes. TR: RPM information. Fuel temperature (in °C) Technical customer documentation tl: Engine load signal recorded over time TL: Partial throttle. double-spark ignition (Alfa Romeo) Tank level sensor or Door control unit Door lock heater Trailer stability program. or contact roller. driver side Engine temperature (in °C). See also LEV. Hybrid of combustion and electrical drive. with distributor injection pumps Time of load point Transient low-emissions vehicle (group in exhaust-emissions classification). ESP type system for trailers. Hybrid temperature Tandem master cylinder. SULEV. The control can be operated via a small device on the steering wheel. Comprises vehicles with low emissions levels.): Nominal inflow temperature Porsche or VW electronic transmission control. and ZEV. with electronic control. Temperature dependent idle correction Door module. or Turkey tr: Calculated RPM signal Traction control system (Volvo) Trundle stability Temperature switch or Twin spark.htm[23/04/2012 15:53:43] . ti: Injection signal (t=time. i=ignition) Test identification data or Triple Info Display. driver information system in which certain data and information is displayed Time impulse T-in: Inflow temperature (actual) T-in (nom. engine operating state Temperature dependent idle increase. designed to prevent trailer skid (Opel) Thermal protection switch http://www. Time offset T-over: Overflow temperature Throttle valve potentiometer (actuator) Tempomat (cruise control) Tyre Pressure Monitoring Tyre pressure monitoring system. ULEV.com/abbreviations. passenger side Traffic message channel Time or duration of measurement Door module. with pressure and temperature sensors at wheel (Opel/Teves) Throttle position sensor Time quantity (usually TQ signal). Fuel consumption signal.ukautotalk.Automotive Abbreviations TFI THA THS T-HYBRID THZ TI TID TIM T-IN TIPTRONIC TKRAFT TKU TL TLA T-LASTPUNKT TLEV TLK TMB TMC T-MESS TMF TMOT TMS TN TNA T-OFFSET T-OVER TP TPM TPM TPMS TPS TQ TR TRACS TRUST TS TSG TSH TSP TSS Electronic ignition switch (EEC) Thailand Toyota hybrid system. NLEV. usually determined from coolant Telematic system tn: Signal from ignition with inductive peaks suppressed. Used for RPM detection for control unit and speedometer Signal output for engine speed. one in rear. Valve for switching and measuring intake manifold pressure Accident data memory (VDO). similar to black box in aircraft Vacuum adjustment LATE Underhood Electrical Center. Opel designation for engine-compartment electronics module Excessive-speed switch Universal exhaust gas oxygen sensor. Brake-light voltage Understeering control logic. underneath or Voltage United Arab Emirates Ultrasonic Alarm Module Battery voltage. non-heated Lambda sensor Rollbar Excessive-flow valve Lower limit Lower tolerance limit http://www.ukautotalk.htm[23/04/2012 15:53:43] . which is referred to as the lower control panel to distinguish it from another control panel on or above the dashboard. such as for the rear-window defogger. Vacuum limiter Vacuum adjustment EARLY Vacuum module.Automotive Abbreviations TSU TSZ TSZ-H TSZ-I TSZ-IZA TT T-TOTAL TUEV TV TVA T-VIS TVS TVSV TWA T-WAIT T-WARTE TWC TX TZ TZ-H TZ-I TZS U UAE UAM UB U-BATT UBF UBL UCL UDB UD-F UD-MODUL UDS UD-S UEC UEDS UEGO UERB UEV UG Speedometer signal transformer Transistor coil ignition with discrete components Transistor coil ignition with Hall sensor Transistor coil ignition with inductive sensor Transistor ignition with ignition coil in distributor TT division. some vehicles have switches or buttons. t-total: Total measurement time German vehicle-inspection authority TV: Timing valve tv: Offset time of oxygen sensor control Temperature dependent full-load stop Toyota variable intake system (cut-in at 4500 rpm in 16-valve engines) Temperature dependent vacuum switch or Thermal vacuum switch Temperature dependent vacuum switching valve Twin-wheel axle. Axle with twin tires on each side. in contrast to RX line Transistor coil ignition with hybrid component Transistor ignition with Hall sensor Transistor ignition with inductive sensor Thermal time switch Below. These elements together comprise a control panel. Near the gearshift lever or below the radio. t-wait: Wait time Wait time Three-way catalytic converter TX line: Transmission line. ESP system used in Renault Megane. supply voltage at terminal 30 Battery voltage Lower control panel.com/abbreviations. Black-and-white division of brake circuits: one circuit in front. Ultrasonic parking assistant Unit Pump System.Additional lines on universal adapter cable. or front v: Front. and ZEV. or fan.htm[23/04/2012 15:53:43] . physical unit.com/abbreviations.Automotive Abbreviations UHC UIS U-KAT ULEV ULW UM UMTS UNI1 UP UPA UPS URS US USA USB USG USV UT UUV UV UVR UVS UW UZ V V/MS VA VAC VAF VAG VAKU-SCH. Is to replace the analogue radio system over the long term. TLEV. Voltage at valve relay Rollbar and variable sunroof control (Mercedes) Voltage converter Voltage after ignition. but it can also be another type of bus. or carburetor engine. Thermosetting plastic used in body construction or to manufacture pressure-resistant containers. See also LEV.S. Ultra lightweight Reversing valve (for ASR operation) Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. usually proper name Designation denoting basis on U. NLEV. new designation for PLD systems Rollover sensor. used to read out flash codes or for special purposes Unsaturated polyester. Standard for the 3rd generation of mobile radio communications. unit for voltage per time. Change-over valve Bottom dead centre Urban Utility Vehicle. The USB interface permits simple connection of various peripherals to a PC.ukautotalk. vehicle maker. or valve. VAN VANOS VARILIS VAT VC VCV VD VDC VDV Unité Centrale d'Habitaclé (Cabin Central Processor) Unit injection system. SULEV. new designation for PDE systems (diesel injection systems with pump-nozzle unit) Unregulated catalytic converter (without oxygen sensor control) Ultra-low emissions vehicle (group in exhaust-gas classification). Non-interrupting manual transmission. Vorderachse Variant coding Air-flow sensor Volkswagen AG. UNI2. Variable camshaft timing Variable lighting system (Hella) Intake-air temperature sensor Variant coding Vacuum control valve Choke valve Vehicle distance control or Vehicle dynamics control Vacuum delay valve http://www. Nutzfahrzeug für den Einsatz in der Stadt Ultraviolet. emission standards United States of America Universal serial bus. Used mostly in conjunction with light or radiation. terminal 15 V: Volt. Two clutches (drive-off and load-shift) enable electronically controlled driving without shifting interruptions. proper name Vacuum switch Vehicle Area Network. This can be a CAN bus. The VAN bus is a bus system that interconnects various components in the vehicle. or viscose. or velocity V/ms: volts per millisecond. SCC element with fingerprint sensor that detects the identity of the driver and makes driver-specific adjustments. unit for special voltage values.ukautotalk. A turbocharger with variable turbine geometry offers the advantage that it is more responsive than a conventional turbocharger with fixed turbine geometry.htm[23/04/2012 15:53:43] . code stored in control unit Variable Intake System (Rover) Valve body Programmable variant coding Variant coding with plug Left front. vehicle maker. Duration and width of opening can be varied (Fiat. Voltage supply control. proper name Electronic ignition timing with static distribution Electronic ignition timing with static distribution and knock control http://www. System similar to ESP.Automotive Abbreviations VE VERD. Vacuum transmitting valve Variable valve actuation. or Vehicle security systems Vacuum switching valve Vacuum transducer Variable turbine geometry. Operates electrohydraulically. measures difference between maximum and minimum voltage levels or Vehicle speed sensor. VES VEZ VFD VFR VGWX VIM VIN VIS VK VKP VKS VL VLP VM VOCS VP VPC VR VRD VRM VRS VSA VSC VSG VSO VSS VSV VT VTG VTV VVA VVC VVL VVW VW VZ VZ-K Distributor injection pump (series designation). Right front or Distributor pump with radial piston Vario nozzle. Lancia) Variable valve control Variable valve lift Variable valve displacement Compensating resistor or Volkswagen. or Full load. Variable valve control between cams and valves. Battery management system (Mercedes) Composite safety glass Vehicle speed out Volts peak-to-peak. engine operating state Preliminary charge pump Adjustment motor or Combustion engine Voice control system Distributor pump (usually factory-internal designation).com/abbreviations. See also VP Verdeck (Cabrio) Fully electronic radio ignition key Fully electronic ignition system Vacuum fluorescence display Variable focus reflector (headlight) Preset value if sensor fails Vehicle immobilizer Vehicle identification number. The turbine has movable guide blades. nozzle with variable radius Valve feedback Relay supply voltage Vehicle stability assist. See also VE Volvo Personal Communicator. which can be varied depending on the operating state of the vehicle. etc. Diagonal division of brake circuits: one circuit for left-front and right-rear. Watts per square meter. ZA ZAB ZAS ZBR ZDA ZDE W/m². Also referred to as Longlife Service (VW.). Component of ESP system Venezuela Currently. Selection option for extremely sporty driving with automatic transmissions Yaw rate sensor. Converter clutch Warning lamp Warmup control Warmup control or Warning lamp relay Wiper or Travel sensor Wiper system Separate control unit Wiper lever Converter clutch used in semiautomatic transmission Converter clutch switch Wiper motor Window screen system. verhindert Schlupf im Drehmomentwandler X division. service can be performed at greater intervals. and one circuit for right-front and left-rear. Selection option for extremely economical driving with automatic transmissions Extreme sport.htm[23/04/2012 15:53:43] . Extreme economy. Physical unit for solar radiation intensity Wiper blade Safety lamp Nigeria World diagnostic system (Ford tester) Water injection Weber petrol injection Western Europe except Germany Immobilizer Water-side automatic heater Wiper pulse transmitter Service interval extension. Under certain conditions (use of special oils. Supports driver in night driving by making an infrared image of what is visible through the windscreen and displaying it on a separate screen. at the moment Ignition suppression or South Africa Central display and operating unit for information Cylinder shutoff Central vehicle computer Intermediate RPM stop Intermediate RPM adjuster http://www.Z. Wandlerüberbrückungskupplung.ukautotalk. Audi).Automotive Abbreviations W/M2 WAA WALA WAN WDS WE WEBER WEO WFS WHA WIG WIV WK WL WLR WR WS WSA WSG WSH WSK WSKS WSM WSS WSZ WT WTF WUEK X XE XS YRS YV Z. A type of night-vision unit (DaimlerChrysler).com/abbreviations. AC ignition Heat exchanger Water temperature sensor Eigentlich WÜK. Measures the fuel quantity fed to the pump. and ULEV. TLEV.All rights reserved http://www.LUFTP. ZV ZVM ZVN ZW ZWD ZWG ZWS ZWV ZYL Intermediate RPM control Cyclical nozzle-exchange procedure Central injection or Central electronics Central injection unit. Two-mass flywheel Central delivery volume normal test stand (special tester for injection pumps) Zero offset disc brake (no residual drag moment) Cylinder top dead centre Zaire Ignition coil Intermediate inspection Auxiliary air pump (secondary air injection) Central locking or Ignition distributor or Ignition timing adjustment Central locking module Central valve for level adjustment Between Two-coil actuator (servomotor with two coils) Intermediate transmission Accessory for immobilizer Ignition timing adjustment Cylinder Contacts: E-mail | 01737 764434 Copyright © uk autotalk . See also LEV. NLEV.htm[23/04/2012 15:53:43] .ukautotalk. Vehicle producing no exhaust gases. SULEV.Automotive Abbreviations ZDR ZDT ZE ZEE ZEV ZGM ZGW ZK ZKO ZLS ZLV ZME ZMS ZNPB ZOS ZOT ZRE ZS ZU ZUS. Mono-Jetronic Zero-emissions vehicle. Control unit for the high-pressure pump (such as CP3) of a Common Rail system.com/abbreviations. Computer that connects and controls data exchange between two networks Ignition circuit (airbag system) Ignition capacitor Auxiliary air slider Auxiliary air valve Trim unit. Central gateway module Central gateway.