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Abbreviations

ABBREVIATION USED IN THIS DATABASE

AAS Air adjusting screw
ABDC After bottom dead center
ABS Antilock brake system
ACC Accessory
AT Automatic transmission
ATDC After top dead center
ATF Automatic transmission fluid
ATS Ambient temperature sensor
BAC Bypass air control
BARO V Barometric pressure signal voltage
BBDC Before bottom dead center
BDC Bottom dead center
BLR SW Fan switch
BRK SW Brake switch
BTDC Before top dead center
CID Cylinder identification display
CM Control module
D Drive
DEF SW Rear window defroster switch
DOHC Double overhead camshaft
DRL Daytime running light
EC-AT Electronically controlled automatic transmission
ECT V Engine coolant temperature signal voltage
EGRA EGR air solenoid valve
EGRB EGR boost
EGRBV EGR boost sensor solenoid valve
EGRB V EGR boost signal voltage
EGRP V EGR valve position signal voltage
EGRVAC EGR solenoid valve (vacuum) duty value
EGRVENT EGR solenoid valve (vent) duty value
EGRV EGR vacuum solenoid valve
ELR Emergency locking retractor
EPC Electronic pressure control
ESPS Engine speed sensing power steering
ETS Evaporator temperature sensor
EX Exhaust
FANC Coolant fan control
FANN Condenser fan control
FAT FAT terminal (data link connector)
FHO2S Heated oxygen sensor (front)
FHO2SH Heated oxygen sensor heater (front)
FMEM Failure mode effects management
HDL SW Headlight switch
HFC High fan control
HI High
HLA Hydraulic lash adjuster
HU ABS hydraulic unit
IACV Idle air control valve
IAT V Intake air temperature signal voltage
IC Integrated circuit
IG Ignition
IGT Ignition timing
IN Intake
INJ Fuel injection duration
INJ#1 Fuel injector (cylinder No.1)
INT Intermittent
L Low
LFC Low fan control
LH Lefthand
LO Low
LSD Limited slip differential
M Motor
MAF V Mass air flow signal voltage
MT Manual transmission
MT/AT Discrimination, Manual/Automatic Transmission
N Neutral
NL SW Neutral/clutch switch
P Park
PBV Proportioning bypass valve
PCTS Passenger compartment temperature sensor
PCV Positive crankcase ventilation
PIP Profile ignition pickup
PRC Pressure regulator control
PRCV PRC solenoid valve
PRGV Purge solenoid valve
P/S Power steering
P/W Power window
PWR GND Power ground
R Reverse
RH Right hand
RHO2S Heated oxygen sensor (rear)
RPM Engine Speed
RTS Reduce torque signal
S Slope
SAS Sophisticated air bag sensor
SIG RTN Signal return
SR Sensor rotor
SST Special service tool
ST Start
SW Switch
TAT TAT terminal (data link connector)
TEN TEN terminal (data link connector)
TDC Top dead center
TNS Tail number side lights
TRS Torque reduced signal
TR SW Transmission range switch
VPWR Vehicle power
WSS Wheel speed sensor