Acronym BMW Technical Acronyms6MT 6-speed Manual Transmission A Ampere A Automatic Transmission Model (H = hydraulic, EH = electronic-hydraulic) A Out (Aus) A Processed Vehicle Speed Signal A Can Be Replaced With TNR On Next Line (from ETK) Austauschbar A/D Analog/Digital AAMVA American Association of Motor Vehicle Administration AAR Automatic Air Recirculation AB Airbag Airbag ABE General Operating Permit Allgemeine Betriebserlaubnis ABL Brake System Warning Lamp (2 color) ABS Anti-lock Braking System ABS Anti Block System Anti-Blockiersystem ABS/ASC Anti-lock Braking System with Automatic Stability Control Abt. Department AC Air Conditioning Air Conditioning ACC Adaptive Cruise Control Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Active Cruise Control ACEA Association of European Automobile Manufacturers ACEA Designer's Organization Association des Constructeurs Européens ACK Acknowledge ACM Accessories, User Interface Accessory Control Menu ACS Active Comfort Seats ACSM Advanced Crash Safety Module ADA Atmospheric Pressure-Dependent Full-Load Stop ADAC German Automobile Club ADAS Advanced Driver Assistance System ADB Automatic Differential Braking Aktive Differential Bremse ADB-X Automatic Differential Brake ADS Active Diagnosis Plug ADS Engine Intake Air Control Adaptive Drosselklappen-Steuerung ADS Adaptive Throttle-Plate Control Adaptive Drosselklappen-Steuerung ADS H Engine Intake Air Control ADV Windshield Wiper Pressure Control ADW Structure Dynamic Value AE Display Unit AE Exchangeable / Deleted (from ETK) Austauschbar/Entfallen AE Replacement/Cancellation code (from ETK) Austauschbar/Entfallen AEGS Automatic Electronic Gearbox Control (also EGS) AEGS Independent Electronic-Hydraulic Transmission Control Autarke Elektronische Getriebesteuerung AF Alternative Frequency AFM Air Flow Meter AFS Active Front Steering AG Automatic Gearbox (Transmission) AG Public Limited Company AGB Fluid Container AGD Intake Muffler AGD Suction Silencer (from ETK) AGM Absorbent Glass Mat Lead-Fleece Battery (absorbent glass fibre fleece) AGR Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Abgasrückführung AGR Exhaust Gas Recycling AGS Adaptive Transmission Control Adaptive Getriebesteuerung Ah Amp Hours AH Trailer AHK Active Rear (Hinten) Axle Kinematics Aktive-Hinterachs-Kinematik AHK Trailer Hitch (from ETK) AHL Adaptive Headlights AHM Electrical Module Anhänger-Modul AHM Trailer Module AHPS Advanced Head Protection System AIC Automatic Interval Control (Rain Sensor) AKF Activated Carbon Filter Aktiv-Kohle-Filter AKF Active Charcoal Filter AKI Anti-Knock Index AKKS Cooling Flap Control Automatische Kühlklappensteuerung AKL Adaptive Headlights Adaptives Kurvenlicht AKS Active Head Restraint AKS Controlled Pressure Windshield Wiper AKS Pressure Regulating Device (from ETK) AKS Pressure Adjusting Device Anpress-Kraft-Steuerung (Wischer) Al Aluminum AL Dipped-Beam Headlights ALC Adaptive Headlights Automatic Light Control ALDA Absolute Boost Pressure-Dependent Full-Load Stop ALR Automatic Lamp Range Adjustment ALR Automatic Locking Retractors AM Amplitude Modulation AMM Air Mass Meter Page 1 of 21 Acronym BMW Technical Acronyms AMP Radio System Amplifier AMPS Advanced Mobile Phone System ANSI American National Standards Institute ANT Aerial Tuner (Antenna) ANZ Display AP Workstation API American Petroleum Institute API-SE/SF/SG American Petroleum Institute (+ oil grade references - see also CCMC) APM Advanced Power Management APS Alternating Park ARCNET Attached Resource Computing Network ARD German Working Committee of Public Broadcasting Stations ARI Car Radio Information System (from ETK) ARI Traffic Report Autoradio-Info-System ARRB Automatic Rear Roller Blind ARS Active Roll Stabilization (Dynamic Drive & Dynamic Drive 2) Aktive Rollstabilisierung AS Active Steering ASA Control Module for Outside Mirror Attachment ASAP After Sales Assistance Portal ASAP As Soon As Possible ASC All Season Traction ASC Automatic Slip Control ASC Automatic Stability Control Automatische-Stabilitäts-Control ASC/DSC Automatic Stability Control / Dynamic Stability Control ASC+T Automatic Stability Control plus Traction Control ASC plus Traktionshilfe ASC-EZA ASC with Engine Timing & Injection Intervention ASE Passive Safety System ASIC Application-Specific Integrated Circuit ASK Audio System Controller (Kontroller) ASR Self-Starter Block Relay (from ETK) AST All Season Traction AST Automatic Slip Control (marketing term) ASU Special Exhaust Emission Test AT Antenna (from ETK) AT Interchangeable Part (from ETK) AT Remanufactured Part (RMFD) (from ETK) Austauschteil ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid (from ETK) ATL Emissions Turbo Loader ATL Exhaust Gas Turbo Charger (from ETK) AU Vehicle Emissions Test AUC Automatic Recirculating Air Control Automatische Umluft Control AUC Automatic Air Flow Control Automatische Umluft Control AUG Automatic Air Recirculation AUS Australia AUT Automatic Transmission (from ETK) AVT Antenna Amplifier Tuner AW Labor Value AWE Non-Conformity Waiver Abweichungserlaubnis AWL Airbag Control Light AW-No. Job Number AZ Tightening Torque AZD Tightening Torque Specifications (in TIS) B Benzene (Gasoline) B Width Breite BA Operating Instructions BAT Battery (from ETK) BC (On)Board Computer Bordcomputer BC1 Body Controller 1 BED Brake Force Display BET Passenger Side Door BF Passenger Side BFD Brake Force Display Brake Force Display Bis Expiration date, including last day of previous month (from ETK) bis German for - as, by, till, unless, until BIT Basis Interface Telephone Bit/s Bits per Second Bi-Xenon Low And High Beam Abblend- und Fernlicht BJ Year BKS Brake Cooling Duct Bremsenkühlschacht BKV Brake Force Reinforcement bl Blue BL Brake Light (from ETK) BLS Brake Light Switch BM (On)Board Monitor BMBT Board Monitor BMS-CII Engine Management BMW-Motorsteuerung C-Motor BMW Bavarian Motor Works (Bayerische Motoren Werke) BPS Bmw Premium Selection (Marketing) BMW Premium Selection BR Bavarian Radio Page 2 of 21 Acronym BMW Technical Acronyms br Brown BS Block Diagram BSD Bit-Serial Data Port BSD Co2 Action bit-serielle Datenschnittstelle BST Battery Safety Terminal BT Illustration Bildtafel BVA Brake Pad Wear Indicator (from ETK) Bremsverschleiss-Anzeige BVM Container Package Quantity Behälterverpackungsmenge BZM Center Console Control Center BZMF Center Console Control Center, Rear BZMF Control Center, Rear Compartment Center Armrest C Range for industrial/commercial diesel engines C, D Quality Code (related to test specification) C02 Carbon Dioxide C2 H2 E4 Tetrafluorethane CA Client Advisor CA Comfort Access CAD Computer-Aided Design CAK Crash Active Head-Restraint Crash Aktive Kopfstütze CAM Computer-Aided Manufacturing CAN Byteflight CAN Controller Area Network (Multiple ECU Controller) Datenleitung-Bordelektronik CAN Line Controller Area Network Line CAN-Bus Controller Area Network Bus CANH-Bus Controller Area Network Bus - High CANL-Bus Controller Area Network Bus - Low CANP Fuel Tank Ventilation Valve CARB California Air Resources Board CAS Comfort Access Car Access System CB Cell Broadcast CBC Cornering Brake Control Cornering Brake Control CBS Condition Based Service CBT Computer Based Training CC Check Control CC Coulomb CC Cruise Control CCC Car Communications Computer CCC-A Car Communications Computer Application CCC-ANT Car Communications Computer Aerial Tuner CCC-ASK Car Communications Computer Audio System Controller CCC-BO Car Communications Computer User Interface CCC-GW Car Communications Computer Gateway CCM Check Control Module CCMC Comite des Constructeurs du Marche Commun (Common Market Automobile Manufacturers‟ Committee) CD Compact Disk Compact Disc CD Control Display CDC Compact Disc Changer CD-CC Oil Grade References CD-GW Control Display Gateway CDN Canadian Version CD-ROM Compact Disc Read-Only Memory CDS Compact Disc Player (from ETK) CDV Clutch Delay Valve CE European Community (Communauté Européenne) CE2CI2 Dichlordifluormethane CEL Celsius (from ETK) CFK Carbon Fiber Kohlefaserverstärkter Kunststoff CH Switzerland CHAMP Multimediaplattform Central Headunit Multimedia Plattform CIC Communication Center Car Infotainment Computer CID Central Information Display CIDC Central Information Display Color CIDCH Central Information Display Color High CIDM Central Information Display Monochrome CIEI Cylinder Individual Fuel Injection CIM Chassis Integration Module CIM2 Chassis Integration Module 2 CIP Coding, Individualization, Programming CKD Completely Knocked Down CKM Car & Key Memory Cl Corporate Identity ClM Computer Integrated Manufacturing cm Centimeter CNG Compressed Natural Gas CO Carbon Monoxide co Carbon Monoxide COMBI Electronic Instrument Cluster CON Controller CPO Certified Pre-Owned Page 3 of 21 Acronym BMW Technical Acronyms CR Common Rail CRC Copper Paste CRC Cyclic Redundancy Check CS/CSA Coupe Sport/Coupe Sport Automatic CSi Coupe Sport Injection CSL Coupe Sport Lightweight (Coupe Sport Leicht) CSM see ACSM cSt Centistokes (unit of kinematic viscosity) CTM Electrical Module Cabrio-Top-Modul CU Control module CU Copper (from ETK) CVBS Color Video Blanking Signal CVM Convertible Top Module Cabrio-Verdeck-Modul CVT Coding Variant Table CVT Constantly Variable Transmission CW Drag Coefficient (from ETK) D Drive d Naturally Aspirated Diesel Engine D Diameter Durchmesser D1 Xenon Light / Gas Discharge (from ETK) Xenon-Licht DAB Digital Radio Digital Audio Broadcasting DBC Dynamic Brake Control DBS Dynamic Brake Support DBS Dynamic Braking System D-Bus Diagnosis Bus (same as TXD) DC Direct Current Direct Current DCC Dynamic Cruise Control DCS Dealer Communication System DD Dynamic Motor Drive DDE Digital Diesel Electronics Digitale Diesel Elektronik DDE5 Digital Diesel Electronics 5 DDK Rotating Push Button DDS Deflation Detection System DE Diagnostic Unit DECT Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunication DEL Delimiter DEU Remote Data Transmission DFBS Protection Against Wrong Fuel Dieselfehlbetankungsschutz DFK Plug-In System Doppel-Flachfederkontakt DIN German Industrial Standard Deutsche Industrienorm DIN German Institute for Standards Deutsche Industrienorm DIS Diagnosis & Information System DISA Differential Air Intake Control DIVA Continuously Variable Length Intake Runners D-Jetronic Pressure-Measuring Fuel Injection System DK Throttle Housing/Valve DKB Throttle with Brake Intervention DKE Throttle Increase DKG Transmission For M3 Doppelkupplungsgetriebe DKI Throttle Position DKP Throttle Control (Kontrol) Potentiometer DKR Throttle Reduction DKS Throttle Valve Motor DKT Throttle Position Signal DKV Preset Throttle Position Value DKV Throttle Control Adjustment DKV Throttle Control Setting Dl Direct Injection DME Digital Engine (Motor) Electronics Digitale Motor Elektronik DME/DDE Digital Engine Electronics/Digital Diesel Electronics DME2/DDE2 Digital Engine Electronics 2/Digital Diesel Electronics, slave DMS Dealer Management System DMS Digital engine control DMS Document Management System DMS Torque reduction interface DMTL Diagnostic module for tank leakage DM-TL Diagnostic Module Tank Leakage dohc Double Overhead Camshaft DOHC Double Overhead Camshaft DOT Department of Transportation (USA) Double VANOS Variable Nockenwellen Steuerung (steplessly variable intake and exhaust valve timing) DPC Drive Torque Distribution Dynamik Performance Control DPF Diesel Soot Particle Filter Dieselpartikelfilter dpi Dots per inch DR Pressure control DRAM Dynamic Random Access Memory DRL Daytime Running Lights DS Gasket set (from ETK) Dichtungssatz DSC Dynamic Stability Control Dynamische Stabilitäts Control Page 4 of 21 Acronym BMW Technical Acronyms DSP Digital Sound Processor Digital Sound Processing DSS Dissolved Sugar Syndrome (usually applies to switches in the center console) DTC Diagnostic Trouble Code (SAE) DTC Dynamic Traction Control Dynamische Traktions Control DTME No. DTME No. DTP Desktop Publishing DVD Digital Versatile Disc DVDC DVD changer DWA Theft deterrent system Diebstahlwarnanlage DWA Anti-theft alarm system Diebstahlwarnanlage DWAH Alarm system alarm horn DWA-LED Alarm system light-emitting diode DWS Tire pressure Warning System DXC Driving Dynamics Control On 4Wd Vehicles Dynamic X Control DZM Speed display DZM Tachometer DZM Tevolution counter (from ETK) e eta (Greek letter = optimized-efficiency engine) E In (Ein) E Discontinued (No Longer Available) (from ETK) Entfallen E Box Electronics box E, F, G Quality code (related to test specification) E/A Input/output EAZ Experience and delivery center EBA Installation instructions for Accessories Einbauanleitung EBS Belt catch tightener EBV Electronic brake force distribution EBV Electronic Brake force proportioning EC Electro-Chromic Technol. Elektrochrom ECD Electronically Controlled Delay ECE Economic Commission for Europe ECE European market version (from ETK) ECE Specific Catalog Listing (from ETK) Economic Commission for Europe ECM Engine Control Module (SAE term) ECO Controller for I-Drive system ECO Electronically Controlled Orifice ECU Electronic Control Unit ED European Delivery EDC Electronic Damping Control Electronic Damper Control EDC-K Electronic Dampening Control EDC-K Continuous Electronic Damper Control EDE Electronic Damper Control EDK Electronic throttle valve EDR Electronic throttle control EDS Electronic pressure control valve EDV Electronic Data Processing EEPROM Electronically erasable programmable read only memory EEPROM Electronically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory EFH Electric window lifter (from ETK) EGR Exhaust gas recirculation EGS Electronic Transmission Control (Transmission Control Module} Elektronisch Getriebe Steurung EGS/SMG Electronic Transmission Control/Sequential Manual Transmission EH Electro-Hydraulic (automatic transmission control) Elektro-Hydraulisch EH Extended Hump eh EH Electronic-hydraulic (automatic transmission control) Elektro-Hydraulisch EHC Electronic Height Control EHPS Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering EHV Anti-theft windows E-KAT Electrically heated catalytic converter EKM Electronic body Module EKM Electronic chassis module EKP Electric fuel pump EKP Regulated fuel pump EKS Crush protection ELA Moisture-Protected Plug Einzelleiter Abdichtung ELAB Electronic cutoff solenoid ELV Electric Steering Column Lock Elektrische Lenksäulenverriegelung EM Electro-Mechanical EMF Electromechanical Parking Brake Elektromechanische Feststellbremse EMK Electromagnetic force EML Electronic Motor Load regulation EML Electronic Throttle Regulation EML Electronic Engine-Power Regulation Elektronische Motorleistungs Regelung EML Electronic engine output control EMV Electromagnetic compatibility EMV Electro-Magnetic sensitivity (from ETK) EN European standard EO Component location EO Installation location Page 5 of 21 Acronym BMW Technical Acronyms E-OBD European On-Board Diagnostics EOF End of Frame EON Enhanced Other Network EPC Electronic Parts Catalog (also ETK) EPDW Pressure converter EPROM Memory Chip (Control Unit) (from ETK) Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (from ETK) EPS Electric Power Steering Electronic Power Steering EQS Electronic transmission control ER Unlock ESA Electronic Shock Absorber Adjustment Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESD Electrostatic Discharge Electrostatic Discharge ESG Single-pane safety glass ESL Paint Job Einschichtlackierung ESS Electronic anti-theft device ESV Injection valve ET Rim offset ETC Autobahn Fee Registration Electronic Toll Collection ETK Electronic Parts Catalog (also EPC) Elektronischer Teilekatalog ETM Electrical Troubleshooting Manual EURO European model EUV Electronic reversing valve EV Injection Valve EVG Electronic ballast EWB Long Version Extended Wheel Base EWD Single-winding rotating actuator EWS Electronic drive-away protection Elektronische Wegfahrsperre EWS Electronic Immobilizer Elektronische Wegfahrsperre EWS Electronic immobilizer EZA See ASC-EZA F Farad FA Driver side FA Vehicle Order (see VO) FAKRA Specialized Vehicle Standards Committee Normenausschuss Kraftfahrzeuge FASTA Vehicle operating and service data transfer and analysis FAT Driver-side door FB Function description FB Remote control services FBAS Color-video blanking signal FBC Fading Brake Control FBD Remote control services FBI Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI Flexible bus interface FBS Fading Brake Support F-BUS Periphery module (E38 ZKE) signal bus FBZM Rear Compartment Control Center, Center Console for the System FBZV Radio frequency locking system F-CAN Chassis CAN FCD Real-Time Traffic Guidance System Floating Car Data FCKW Chlorofluorocarbon FCKW Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) gases Fluorchlorkohlenwasserstoff -->R12 FCL Front Center Left FCON Rear compartment controller FCR Front Center Right FD Fader (radio front to rear balance) FD Rear compartment display FDC Driving Dynamics Control System Fahrdynamik Control FDM Flexible diagnostics module FDR Driving dynamics control FDR Franklin D. Roosevelt - 32nd president of the USA FDRS Fold Down Rear Seats FDS Field Detection System FE Power windows FEB Radio remote control FEB Rear compartment remote control FET Field Effect Transistor FG Function Group Funktionsgruppe FG -> Vehicle Identification Number Ab Fahrgestellnummer FGB Rear compartment blower FGR Vehicle Speed Control (Cruise Control) FH Window lifter FH Window regulator FHK Rear passenger-area heating & A/C FIRST. Fully Integrated Road Safety Technology FIS Radio interior motion sensor FIZ Research and innovation center FKA Rear compartment heating/air-conditioning system FKC Chassis Component Control FKS Radio compact locking system FL Main beam headlights Page 6 of 21 Acronym BMW Technical Acronyms FLA Driver Assistance System Fernlichtassistent FLC Automatic Light Control FM Frequency modulation FM fresh-air flap motor FMBT Rear compartment monitor FMGT Rear compartment monitor FPM Driving pedal module FRU Flat Rate Unit FS Crash Sensor FS Flash plug (MOST direct access) FSC Clearance Cod Freischaltcode FSS Radio lock system FTM Flat Tire Monitor FTZ Central telecommunications office Funk Mirror Radio Sound Funkfernbedienung FZD Roof function center FZD Body Control Unit Funktionszentrum Dach FZV Central lock receiver FZV Remote central locking g Grams GAL Speed-Sensitive Volume Control Geschw.abh.Lautstärkeregelung GAP Generic Access Profile GAZ Used vehicle center GB Great Britain GByte Gigabyte Ge Transmission (from ETK) ge Yellow GF Glass fiber GJ Fiscal year GKE ? Shows up under Programming in the GT1 GM Basic module Grundmodul GM General Module (ZKE) Grundmodul GM General Motors GMPT General Motors Powertrain GMR Yaw moment control gn Green GND Earth (ground) GPS Navigation System Global Positioning System gr Grey GRAV Reduced-weight aluminum front chassis GRII Cruise control GRL Boot light GRS Rotation Rate Sensor GRS Yaw rate sensor GS Group Standard GS Seat belt tensioner (tightener) GS Transmission control GSM Communication Systems Global System for Mobile Communication GT1 Group Tester One GTO Garage Door Opener Gate Turn Off GUI Graphical User Interface GW Gateway GW Threshold value GW Warranty GWK Torque converter lock-up control GWSZ Entire trip odometer GWTZ Warranty parts center H Height H Henry h Hour h Hydraulic automatic transmission control H Rear (Hinten) H Speed category for tires up to 210 km/h -130mph H2 Xenon headlights H2 Xenon lighting system H2 Hydrogen Wasserstoff HA Rear Axle (from ETK) Hinterachse HAG Rear Axle-Drive Hinterachsgetriebe Hall-IC Hall Integrated Circuit HB Dealer operations comparison HC Hydrocarbons HD Heavy Duty (from ETK) HD High pressure, date of production HD Date of Production HD Severe Operating Conditions Heavy Duty HDC Hill Descent-Control Hill-Descent-Control HDEV High-pressure injector HDEV2 HDEV2 control unit HEM Heated film mass airflow sensor Page 7 of 21 Acronym BMW Technical Acronyms HF High frequency HFM Hot Film air mass Meter Heissfilm-Luftmassenmesser HFM Mass Air Flow Sensor Heissfilm-Luftmassenmesser HG Manual Gearbox (transmission) HG Main Group Hauptgruppe HHS Rear windshield heating hi Rear left HIC Head Impact Coefficient HiEi High Fidelity HK Boot door HKA Heating and air condition system HKL Hydraulic trunk lid Lift HKL Tailgate lift HKM Rear lid module HLI Hotline Information HLM Hot Wire Air Mass Meter HO Trade organization HP High Power HP Horse Power HP Hydraulic Pressure HP High Performance (from ETK) hPa Hectopascal HPS Head Protection System HR Heater control (from ETK) hr Right rear HR Speed category for tires up to 210km/h-i 30mph HSG Intercom Hör-Sprech-Gerät HSV High-pressure HTML Hypertext Markup Language HU Head Unit HUD Head-up display HUD Housing & Urban Develoment HUS Hotline support system HVA Hydraulic Valve Adjuster HVBG Main association of industrial trade unions HW Hardware HW Heating system heat exchanger HWB Dealer and workshop supplies HWS Headlight Washer System Hz Hertz (Cycles) i Injection I Gear Ratio Übersetzungsverhältnis i. 0. In order i. A. pp, pro procuration i. V. As an agent of I-ABS Anti Block System Integral ABS IB Interior lighting control signal IBOC Digital Radio Usa In Band On Channel IBS Intelligent Battery Sensor Intelligenter Batteriesensor I-Bus Information Bus I-BUS Information signal communication Bus IC Instrument cluster IC Integrated Circuit ICS Indoor Communication System (Marketing) Indoor communication system ID Identifying feature IDC Information Diagnostics and Coding IDES Interactive information and diagnostics system IFS Inter Frame Space IH(K)S Integrated heating and air-conditioning control IHKA Integrated Automatic Heating & Air Cond.System Integrierte Heiz-Klima-Automatik IHKA Integrated automatic heating & A/C system IHKAF IHKA with Microfilter Integrierte Heiz-Klima-Automatik + MF IHKR Regulated Heating and A/C IHKR Integrated Heater & Air Conditioning Control Integrierte Heiz-Klima-Regelung IHKRF IHKR with Microfilter IHKRF Ihka With Microfilter Integrierte Heiz-Klima-Automatik + MF IHKS Standard Heating and A/C IHPD Internal High Pressure Deformation IHR Integrated Heater Control Integrierte Heizungs-Regelung IHRF IHR with Microfilter Integrierte Heizungs-Regelung plus MF IKE Instrument cluster electronics IKT Information/Communications Technology Informations-/Kommunikationstechnologie ILH Interior Lighting, rear ILV Interior Lighting, front IMS Instant Mobility System (from ETK) Tire Inflator with Sealer IMSI International Mobile Subscriber Identity Indi. Individual Individual IR Infrared IR Radio / IR System Page 8 of 21 Acronym BMW Technical Acronyms IRIS Integrated Radio Information System IRS Infrared Locking System IRZV Infrared central locking system ISA Threaded Connection Technology Innensternangriff ISC Idle Speed Control ISDN Integrated Services Digital Network ISIS Intelligent Safety & Information System ISIS Intelligent Safety Integration System ISIS Basis For EPC & Service Data Integrated Service Information Server ISN Individual Serial Number ISO International Organization for Standardization ISOFIX Standardized mounts for child restraints ISPA Service Workshop Planning System Integrated Service Processes Application IT Information Technology ITS Head Airbag Inflatable Tubular Structure IV Information processing IVM Integrated power supply Module IWZ Repair repeat count J Joule J Model year JAP Japanese model JBIT Japan Basis Interface Telephone JCW John Cooper Works John Cooper Works JNAV Navigation system, Japan JPT Plug-In Contact System Junior Power Timer K Kelvin KA Air Conditioning Klimaanlage Kat with catalytic converter (from ETK) KAT Catalytic Converter Katalysator KATON Converter creating (signal) KBA German Federal Motor Transport Authority KBA German Road Traffic Authority KBA Federal Office For Motor Vehicles Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt KBit Kilobits kBit/s Kilobits per second KBM Body, basic module KBT Control bit K-Bus body bus (Karosserie) K-BUS Karroserie (Body) signal communication bus KByte Kilobyte K-CAN Body Controller Area Network KD Kick-Down KDS Kinematic Diagnostic System (Alignment) Kfz Motor vehicle kg Kilogram KHA Connection module for headphones KHI Headphone (headset) interface KHV Headrest height adjustment kHz Kilohertz K-Jetronic Continuous fuel injection system KL Terminal designation KL 15 Ignition switch run position “Hot in run and start” KL 30 Battery positive - “Hot at all times” KL 31 Battery/chassis ground KL 50 Ignition switch start position KL A Ignition switch accessory position Kl. Terminal KL15 Run bus (ignition switch run position) KL30 Battery bus (hot at all times) KL31 Ground bus (chassis ground) KL50 Start bus (ignition start position) KLR Accessory bus K-LWL Plastic optical waveguide km Kilometer KM Coolant Kühlmittel km/h Kilometers per hour kN Kilonewton KNV Headrest tilt adjustment KO Compressor "on" signal KoGr Construction group KOMBI Instrument cluster Kompass Mirror Radio Sound Digitale Kompassanzeige KOREL Air-conditioning compressor relay signal kPa Kilopascal KR Contact Ring KS Knock Sensor KSB Cold-start accelerator (pump) KSD Clerical service data KSE Child seat sensor Page 9 of 21 Acronym BMW Technical Acronyms KSG Crankshaft starter generator KSK Knock Sensor KSK Knock Sensor Control KSK Customer-Tailored Wiring Harness Kundenspezifischer Kabelbaum KSV Cold start lock KT Customer service training KVA Fuel consumption indicator KVA Fuel consumption signal/value KVA Fuel supply system KW Crankshaft kW Kilowatt KW Shortwave KWG Crankshaft sensor L Low l Liter L Long wheelbase version L Length Länge LA Country model LA National-market version LAN Local Area Network LAZ Limited Storage Lagerzeit lBS Intelligent Battery Sensor LBV Dynamic Seat Back Width Adjustment Lehnenbreitenverstellung LC Liquid Crystal LCD Liquid crystal diode LCD Liquid Crystal Display LCI Redesigned Model (from ETK) Life Cycle Impulse LCM Lamp Check Module LCM Light Check Module LCPA Power Amplifier LIN-Controlled Power Amplifier LDA Idling RPM increase LDE Boost sensor LDM Driving Dynamics Control On 4Wd Vehicles Längsdynamik-Management LDP Leak Diagnosis Pump LDR Photoresistance LDS Steering wheel turning vibration LDW Lateral dynamic value Le Steering (from ETK) LED Light Emitting Diode LES Steering-angle sensor - also LWS LEV Low Emissions Vehicle LEW Lateral acceleration sensor LFB Load-dependent injection start LH Left Side Left Hand LHD Left-Hand Drive (from ETK) LHM Bulb check module LHV Lumbar support height adjustment LHZ Steering wheel heater LIN Networking Of Control Units Local Interconnection Network L-Jetronic Air-volume metering fuel injection start LKM Bulb check module LKM Lamp control Module LKV Seat-back-head adjustment Lkw Truck LL Closed throttle position LL Idle LL Left hand drive LL Left-hand drive LL reading light LL-CO Idling carbon monoxide LLFS Idling filling control LLK Charge air cooler LLS Idle regulator LM Lamp module LM Light alloy LM Light Metal LM Light Module LM2 Light module 2 LMM Air flow meter/sensor LMM Mass air flow sensor LMR Light alloy wheel LNV Seat-back tilt adjustment LP Printed circuit board LR Automatic headlight beam height LRA Vertical headlight aiming LRE Steering wheel electronics LRR Radar System Long Range Radar LS Lambda probe LSC Light-Weight Construction Leichtbauweise-Stahl-Compact Page 10 of 21 Acronym BMW Technical Acronyms LSE Steering column electronics LSH Lambda probe heating LSK Plug-In System Laststrom-Kontakt LSM Adjustable steering column LSM Steering column memory LSS Steering column switch LSZ Lamp Switching center LSZ Light switch cluster Ltg. Line LTV Lumbar support depth adjustment LV Reservoir supply valve LVA Air supply system (for EHC system) LVDS Fast Data Transfer Low Voltage Differential Signal LVM Warehouse Package Quantity Lagerverpackungsmenge LW Long wave LW Optical waveguide LWL Optical Fiber Cable Lichtwellenleiter LWR (Headlight) beam illumination range control LWR Vertical headlight aim control Leuchtweitenregulierung LWR Headlight range adjustment LWRT Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastics LWS Latent heat reservoir LWS Steering-angle sensor – see LES LWS-EEPROM Steering wheel angle sensor EEPROM M Earth, motor m Meter M Manual Transmission Manuelles Getriebe m2 Square meter mA Milliampere MAG Metal Active Gas MAK Plug-In System Modular Automobil Kontakt MAL Center armrest MAM Minimum Purchasing Quantity Mindestabnahmemenge MAP Manifold Absolute Pressure M-ASK Multimedia Audio System Controller Multimedia Audio System Kontroller M-ASK-ANT M-ASK aerial tuner M-ASK-BO M-ASK user interface E60, E61, E63, E64 M-ASK-GW M-ASK gateway M-ASK-H M-ASK main board M-ASK-NAV M-ASK navigation system M-ASK-S M-ASK voice recognition system MAX Maximum max. Maximum MBC Maximum Brake Control MBit Megabit MBit/s Megabits per second MBS Maximal Brake Support M-Bus IHKA/IHKR stepper motor bus MBV Flow control valve MByte Megabyte MC Microcontroller MC Music Cassette MCON Plug-In System Multicontakt MD Minidisk MD-Ind Indexed engine torque MDK Motorized throttle valve/system MDK Plug-In Contact System Miniatur Doppelflachfeder Kontakt ME Mechanic unit ME Multi-function seat, microfilm Me Quantity (from ETK) MF Microfilter Mikrofilter MFC Multi-Function Controller MFK Multi-function cable MFL Multi-Functional Steering Wheel Multifunktionslenkrad MFS Multi-Function Steering Wheel MFU Multi-Function Clock MFV Multi-frequency selection process mi Mile MID Information Display Multi Information Display MIG Metal Inert Gas MIL Malfunction Indicator Lamp (SAE), "check engine" Lamp MIN Minimum MIN-TH Minimum brake disk thickness MIPS Million Instructions per Second MIR Multi-Information Radio mIs/h Miles per hour Mk Design MK Midsize ml Milliliter Page 11 of 21 Acronym BMW Technical Acronyms MLK Terminal Plug System Mini Lamellen Kontakt mm Millimeter mm Minute mm. Minimal MMC Multi-Media Changer Mod. Model MoDiC Mobile Diagnostic Computer MOSFET Metal-Oxide Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor MOST Bus System Media Oriented System Transport MOST-Bus Media Oriented System Transport bus MOZ Engine octane rating MOZ or MM Motor method (octane number) MPEG Motion Picture Experts Group mpg Miles per Gallon mph Miles per Hour MPM Micro-power module MPQ Plug-In System Micro-Power-Quadlock MQS Plug-In System Micro-Quadlock-System MRS Multiple Restraint System MRS3 Multiple Restraint System 3 MSA Co2 Action Motor-Start/Stop-Automatik MSH Engine drag torque regulation MSISDN Mobile Subscriber Integrated Services Digital Network MSR Deceleration slip control MSR Engine displacement moment control MSR Engine drag torque Regulation MSV Quantity control valve MTK Engine part cooling crossflow concept MÜ Redesigned Model Modellüberarbeitung MV Magnetic Valve (solenoid valve) MVR Solenoid valve MW Medium wave N Neutral N Newton n-ab Rotational speed, transmission (rpm) NAV Navigation system NAVI Navigation module ND Low pressure NE Low frequency NG New Generation (as in N73 engine) NG Tilt sensor NHTSA National Highway Traffic Safety Admin. (USA) NiMH Nickel-Metal hydride NL Branch Nm Newton meter NMA Null set adaptation n-mot Rotational speed, engine (rpm) No. Number NOX Nitrogen Oxides/ exhaust gas recirculation (from ETK) NOx Nitrous oxide NOX Oxides of nitrogen Stickoxid NSD Rear Muffler (from ETK) Nachschalldämpfer NSL Rear fog light NSW Fog light (front) NTC Negative Temperature Coefficient (resistor) NVC Night Vision Camera Night Vision Camera NW Camshaft (from ETK) o.A. Or the like O2 Oxygen OBC On-Board Computer OBD On-Board Diagnosis (SAE) OBD II EPA standardized diagnosis OBD2 On-Board Diagnosis 2 OBDII On-Board Diagnosis 2 OCN On-Chip Navigation OCR Optical Character Recognition OCS Outdoor Communication System (Marketing) Outdoor communication system OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer OGW Diagnostic Connection Onboard-Diagnostic-Gateway ohc Overhead Camshaft OHC Overhead camshaft OPPS Optical testing and programming system OPS Optical programming system or Orange ORVR On-board Refueling Vapor Recovery OT Top dead center OWWT Oil-water heat exchanger OZ Octane rating OZ We're off to see the wizard… Page 12 of 21 Acronym BMW Technical Acronyms OZS Oil level sensor P Park P/N Park/Neutral position P01 Point of Interest P1 Program Identification Pa Pascal PA Polyamide PAV/PAX Tire Support Ring Pneu Acrosach Vertical PB Pin assignments PBS Parts Bulletin System (in TIS) P-Bus Periphery bus PCD Performance Center Delivery PCM Pulse Code Modulation PD Rallye Organization Paris-Dakar PDA Personal Digital Assistant PDC Personal Digital Communication PDC Park Distance Control PDI Pre-Delivery Inspection PE Polyethylene PG Plastigage PGS Driver Detection Passive Go Steuergerät PI Product Information Produktinformation PIN Personal Identification Number Pkw Passenger car PLATO Planning Tool For Accessories Planungstool PLCD Sensor, Idle Recognition PermanentmagnetLinearContactlessDisplace PM Power module PMMA Polymethyl methacrylate Pos. Item Power-LED Power LED Powertrain-CAN Powertrain Controller Area Network PP Impact cushion PP Impact Pad PP Polypropylene PP/EPDM Polypropylene modified with rubber components PS Horsepower psi Pounds per square inch PT Power Train PTC Positive Temperature Coefficient (resistor) PT-CAN Power Train Control Area Network PT-Schr. Self-Threading Screw For Plastics Markenname PTT Voice Control push to talk PU Polyurethane, Production interruption PUK Personal Unblocking Key PuMA Product & Measures Management in After sales PVC Polyvinyl chloride PWG Pedal value transmitter PWG Throttle pedal position sensor (EML only) PWM Pulse Code Modulation Q Speed category for winter tires, up to 160 km/h-99mph QM Quality Management R Part with mandatory return (from ETK) R Resistance, Reverse, fuel reserves R Right Hand Drive (from ETK) Rechtslenker R12 CFC Based Refrigerant FCKW-haltiges Kältemittel R134A CFC Free Refrigerant FCKW-freies Kältemittel RA Repair instructions (in TIS) RAD Radio RAL Aluminum wheels (from ETK) RAL Standard color (from ETK) RAL Colour Standard Reichsauschuss für Lieferbedingungen RAM Random Access Memory RAS Remote Access Service RCL Rear Center Left RCR Rear Center Right RDA Redundant data storage RDC Tire Pressure Control Reifen-Druck-Control RDDWA Tire pressure/alarm system control interface RDF Wheel speed sensor RDS Radio Data System RDS Radio Data-broadcast System RDW Tire pressure Warning RDW Wheel dynamic value RDW Tire blowout warning RDZ Recycling and disassembly center RFT Tires With Run-Flat System Run Flat Technologie RGB Red-Green-Blue RH Right Side Right Hand RHD Right-Hand Drive (from ETK) Page 13 of 21 Acronym BMW Technical Acronyms RHT Hardtop, Retractable Retractable Hardtop RKLE Priority Vehicle Light Rundumkennleuchte RL Right-hand drive RL Running Losses RLS Rain-Light Sensor Regen-/Lichtsensor RM Relay Module (ZKE) RM Research method (octane number) RME Rapeseed oil Methyl Ester RNABE Radio navigation display and control unit RNC Road Network Coverage ROM Read only memory ROZ Research Octane rating/ fuel grade (from ETK) Research-Oktanzahl ROZ or RM Research method (octane number) RPA Runflat Indicator Reifen-Pannen-Anzeige RPS Rollover Protection System RS Compilation signal rs Pink RS Reverse gear signal RS Repair Kit (from ETK) Reparatursatz RSC Tires With Run-Flat System Runflat System Component RSI Rear Seat Entertainment Rear Seat Infotainment RSK Reset contact RSV Vacuum limiting valve RSW Back-up lamp (from ETK) rt Red RWS Right-angle set RxD Receiving data RXD Ringing diagnosis line RXD Wake-up Diagnosis line RZV Direct stationary ignition RZV Individual Ignition Coils Ruhende Zündspannungsverteilung S Range for spark-ignition engines S Second S Speed category for tires up to 180 km/h-i 12mph SA Option (special equipment) SA Sales Advisor SA Service Advisor SA Special Option Sonderausstattung SAC Self-setting coupling SAE Society for Automotive Engineers (USA) SAM Service Acceptance Module SAS Supplemental restraint system (airbag) SASL A-pillar satellite, left SASR A-pillar satellite, right SAV Sports Activity Vehicle SAW Shielded Access To Wireless Lan Shielded access to Wireless LAN SB Fuse assignments SBA Service requirement indicator SBBF Front passenger seat occupancy SBE Seat occupancy detector/sensor SBFH Seat module, passenger-side rear SBK Safety battery terminal (Disconnects battery cable when air bag is activated) Sicherheitsbatterieklemme SBK Battery clamp Sicherheitsbatterieklemme SBSL B-pillar satellite, left SBSR B-pillar satellite, right SBT SI techniques/ tech reference information (in TIS) SCA Soft Close Automatic/Actuator Soft-Close-Automatik SCSI Small Computer System Interface SD Integrated fluid shock absorber SD Silencer/ muffler (from ETK) SD Sliding roof (from ETK) SDARS Satellite Receiver Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service SDB Safety Data Sheet Sicherheitsdatenblatt SDR Short Distance Radar SDRAM Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory SE Series use SE Special Equipment (from ETK) SEC Secondary control unit SEC2 Secondary control unit 2 SEFI Sequential Electronic Fuel Injection SES Voice recognition System SES Language input system SFAH Seat module, driver's side rear SFZ Vehicle center satellite SG Control unit SG Manual transmission SG Control Unit Steuergerät SGBD Control unit description file SG-FD Rear compartment display control unit Page 14 of 21 A Austria AUS Australia B Belgium CAL California CH Switzerland CND Canada D Germany DK Denmark E Spain EG European ET Egypt F France SF Finland GB Graet Britain GOLF Golf States GR Greece H Hungary I Italy IL Israel IR Iran IS Iceland J Japan N Norway NL Netherland NZ New Zealand P Portugal PL Poland S Sweden SAR Saudi Arabia SKAN Scandinavia T Thailand TP Tropical Countries TR Turkey URU Uruguay USA Unites States YU Jugoslavia ZA South Africa ABE GENERALE OPERATING PERMISSION ABS ANTIBLOCK SYSTEM AC AIR CONDITIONER AEGS AUTARK ELEKTRONIC GEARBOX CONTROL AGD SUCTION SILENCER AGR EMISSION REDUCTION AGS ADAPTIVE GEARBOX CONTROL AHK ACTIVE REAR AXLE KINEMATICS AHK TRAILER HITCH (REMOVABLE BALL) AKF ACTIVATED CARBON CONTAINER AKS PRESSURE ADJUSTING DEVICE ARI CAR RADIO INFORMATION SYSTEM ASC AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL ASC+T ACS + ANTI SLIPPAGE REGULATION ASR SELF STARTER BLOCK RELAY AT ANTENNA OR REMANUFACTURED PART ATF SPECIFICATION OIL FOR AUT.TRANSM. ATL EXHAUST GAS TURBO CHARGER AUC AUTOMATIC AIR FLOW CONTROL AUT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BAT BATTERY (INCREASED POWER SUPPLY) BC ON BORD COMPUTER BL STOPLAMP CAN CONTROLLER AREA NETWORK (BUS) CD COMPACT DISK CD-ROM CD READ ONLY MEMORY CDS CD-PLAYER CEL CELSIUS CO CARBON MONOXIDE CU COPPER CW DRAG COEFFICIENT D1 XENON LIGHT/GAS DISCHARGE DDE DIGITAL DIESEL ELECTRONICS DIN GERMAN STANDARD DOHC DOUBLE OVERHAED CAMSHAFT DOT TRANSPORT MARKING US DS GASKET SET DSC DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL DWA THEFT ALARM DZM REVOLUTION COUNTER EDC ELECTRONIC SHOCK ABSORBER CONTROL EFH ELECTRICAL WINDOW LIFTER EH ELECTRONIC GEARBOX CONTROL EKP ELECTRICAL FUEL PUMP EML ELECTRONIC ENGINE PERFORMANCE CONTROL EMV ELECTRO-MAGNETIC SENSITIVITY EPROM CHIP MEMORY ESS ELECTRONIC ANTI-THEFT DEVICE FHK REAR HEATER-AIR CONDITIONING GAL SPEED VARIABLE VOLUME REGULATION GG GREY IRON GM BASIC MODUL HC HYDROCARBON HD HEAVY DUTY HR HEATER CONTROL HVA HYDR.VALVE PLAY COMPENSATION IHKA INTEGRATED AUTOMATIC HAETER-AIR CONDITIONING IHKAF IHKA WITH MICROFILTER IHKR INTEGRATED HEATER-AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL IHKRF IHKR WITH MICROFILTER IHR INTEGRATED HEATER CONTROL IHRF IHR WITH MICROFILTER KAT CATALYST KBA FEDERAL OFFICE FOR MOTOR VEHICLES KSK CUSTOMER-TAILORED WIRING HARNESS KW KILOWATT LHD LEFT-HAND-DRIVE LMM AIR FLOW SENSOR LMR LIGHT ALLOY WHEEL LWR HEADLIGHT AIM CONTROL NOX NITROGEN OXIDE/EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION NSD REAR MUFFLER NSL REAR FOG LAMP NSW FOG LAMP NW CAMSHAFT PDC PARK DISTANCE CONTROL PWG POTENTIOMETER R12 COOLING AGENT WITH FCLCH CONTENT R134A COOLING AGENT WITHOUT FCLCH CONTENT RAL WHEELS ALUMINIUM/COLOUR STANDARD RHD RIGHT HAND DRIVE RKLE PRIORITY VEHICLE LIGHT ROZ RESEARCH OCTANE NUMBER, FUEL GRADE RS REPAIR KIT RSW REVERSING LAMP SCA SOFT CLOSE AUTOMATIC SD SLIDING ROOF/MUFFLER SG CONTROL UNIT SGS SEAT-INTEGRATED SAFETY BELT SYSTEM SHD SLIDING/LIFTING ROOF SI SERVICE INTERVAL DISPLAY/FUSE SIL SILICON SKD STEEL SLIDING ROOF SKHD STEEL SLIDING/LIFTING ROOF SSD STEEL SLIDING ROOF SWR HEADLAMP CLEANING DEVICE THZ TANDEM MASTER CYLINDER TP TANDEM PUMP TR TRANSISTOR TRG FUEL LEVEL SENSOR TSD TORSIONAL VIBRATION DAMPER TSZI TRANSISTOR COIL IGNITION UERSS ROLLOVER BAR VA FRONT AXLE VAT FRONT AXLE SUPPORT VEP DISTRIBUTOR INJECTION PUMP VF TRAFFIC REPORT VSD FRONT MUFFLER WBG HAZARD WARNING CONTROL WK CONVERTER LOCKUP CLUTCH WSS WINDSHIELD ZAS IGNITION STARTER SWITCH ZK CYLINDER HEAD ZKD CYLINDER HEAD GASKET ZKE CENTRAL BODY ELECTRONICS ZKGH CYLINDER BLOCK AND CRANKCASE ZKH CYLINDER HEAD COVER (VALVE COVER) ZMS TWO-MASS FLYWHEEL ZS CENTRAL LOCK ZSD INTERMEDIATE MUFFLER ZV CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM Model Codes Body Styles Typical Models 114 2-door sedan 1502, 1602, 2002, 2002tii 115 4-door sedan 1500 116 4-door sedan 1600 118 4-door sedan 1800, 1800ti 120 4-door sedan 2000, 2000ti 121 Coupe 2000C, 2000CS E03 4-door large sedan 3.OSi, Bavaria E09 Coupe (successor to 121) 2800CS - 3.0 CSi E12 5 Series to model year „81 530i, 528i E21 3 Series to model year 83 (successor to E10) 320i E23 7 Series to model year „87 733i, 735i, L7 E24 6 Series to model year „89 (successor to E9) 633CSi, 635CSi, L6, M6 E28 5 Series from model year „82 on (successor to E12) 528e, 524td, 535iS, M5 E30 3 Series from model year „84 on (successor to E21) 318i, 325e, 325iS E30/16 3 Series with all-wheel drive 325iX E31 8 Series from model year „91 on (successor to E24) 850i E32 7 Series from model year „88 on (successor to E23) 735i E32 E32/2 7 Series, long wheelbase (L) version 735iL, 750iL E34 5 Series from model year „89 on (successor to E28) 525i, 535i, M5 E34 E36 E38 Engine Number Engines Used M10 4-cylinder engine - 1.8/2.01 M20 6-cylinder engine - 2.5/2.7 I M21 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine - 2.4 I 524td M30 6-cylinder engine - 2.5/2.8/3.0/3.2 incl. turbo/3.4 I M41 4-cylinder engine -1.61 (carburetor) M42 New 4-cylinder, 16-valve engine - 1.8 I M42 4-cylinder engine -1.81 (carburetor) M50 6-cylinder, 24-valve engine - 2.5 l M60 8 cyl engine - 3.0/4.0 liter M68 6-cylinder engine - 2.5 - 2.8 I (carburetor) M69 6-cylinder engine - 3.2 I (fuel injection) M70 12-cylinder, 5.0-litre engine M73 12 cyl engine M86 6-cylinder engine - 2.8 I (L-Jetronic fuel injection) M88 6-cylinder engine - 3.5 I, 24 valves M88/3 6-cylinder engine - 3.5 I, 24 valves M92 4-cylinder engine - 1.8 I (K-Jetronic fuel injection) S14 4-cyl Motorsport engine -2.31, 16 valves S38 6-cyl Motorsport engine - 3.5/3.6 I, 24 valves (with large bucket tappet diameter) S50 US 6 cyl Motorsport engine S70 12 cyl Motorsport engine Typical Models 1800, 2002, 320i, 318i (E30) 325, 325e, 325is, 528e 2500, 2800CS; 533, 535i; 630, 633, 635CSi; 733, 735i 1600 318is, 1991 model yr. 1800 525i (E34) 2800, Bavaria, 2800CS 633CSi, 733i 750iL; 850i - 5.4 liter 528i M1 M635CSi, Euro. 320i (E21) M3 M5 (E28), M6, MS (E34) - 3.0 liter - 5.6 liter