Glossary of Acronyms
A/C Air ConditioningABS Antilock Brake System
ACM Airbag Control Module
AECM Airbag Electronic Control Module (ACM)
APPS Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor
ASD Relay Auto Shutdown Relay
ASDM Airbag System Diagnostic Module (ACM)
Baro Barometric Pressure
BCM Body Control Module
BTS Battery Temperature Sensor
BTSI Brake Transmission Shift Interlock
CAA Clean Air Act
CAB Controller Antilock Brake
CARB California Air Resources Board
CCN Cab Control Node (Instrument Cluster)
CCD Bus Chrysler Collision Detection Bus
CKP Sensor Crankshaft Position Sensor
CMP Sensor Camshaft Position Sensor
CMTC Compass/Mini-Trip Computer
CO Carbon Monoxide
CPA Connector Positive Assurance
DAB Driver Airbag
DCP Solenoid Duty-Cycle Purge Solenoid
DLC Data Link Connector
DRB III Diagnostic Readout Box - 3rd Generation
DTC Diagnostic Trouble Code
DVOM Digital Volt-Ohm Meter
EATX II Electronic Automatic Transmission Controller - 2nd Generation
EBL Electric Back Lite (Rear Window De-fogger)
EC European Community
ECT Sensor Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
EEPROM Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
EGR Value Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve
EMCC Electronic Modulated Converter Clutch
EMI Electro-Magnetic Interference
EMIC Electro Mechanical Instrument Cluster
EOBD European OBD (based upon Euro Stage III)
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
EPP Engine Position Pulse
EU European Union
EVAP Evaporative Emission System
EVIC Electronic Vehicle Information Center
EVR Electronic Voltage Regulator
EWMA Exponentially Weighted Moving Average
FCM Front Control Module
FTP Federal Test Procedure
Generator previously called "Alternator"
HC Hydrocarbons
HO2S Heated Oxygen Sensor
HVAC Heater Ventilation, Air Conditioning
IAC Motor Idle Air Control Motor
IAT Sensor Intake Air Temperature Sensor
IC Instrument Cluster (MIC)
I/M Inspection And Maintenance Testing
IPM Integrated Power Module
JB Junction Block
JTEC Jeep/Truck Engine Controller
LDP Leak Detection Pump
LSIACV Linear Solenoid Idle Air Control Valve
MAF Mass Air Flow
MAP Sensor Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor
MDS2 Mopar Diagnostic System - 2nd Generation
MIC Mechanical Instrument Cluster
MIL Malfunction Indicator Lamp
MTV Manifold Tuning Valve
NGC Next Generation Controller
NTC Negative Temperature Coefficient
NVLD Natural Vacuum Leak Detection
O2 Sensor Oxygen Sensor
O2S Oxygen Sensor
OBD I On Board Diagnostics - 1st Generation
OBD II On-Board Diagnostics - 2nd Generation
ODO Odometer
ORC Occupant Restraint Controller
ORVR On-Board Refueling Vapor Recovery
PAB Passenger Airbag
PCI Programmable Communication Interface (SAE J1850 Vehicle Communication Bus)
PCM Powertrain Control Module
[1][2]PCV Positive Crankcase Ventilation
PDC Power Distribution Center
PEP Peripheral Expansion Port
P/N Park/Neutral
PPS Proportional Purge Solenoid
PS Power Steering
PSP Power Steering Pressure (Switch)
PTC Positive Temperature Coefficient
PWM Pulse Width Modulation
RAM Random Access Memory
RFI Radio Frequency Interference
RKE Remote Keyless Entry
RPM Revolutions Per Minute
SAE Society of Automotive Engineers
SBEC Single Board Engine Controller
SBS Seat Belt Switch
SBT Seat Belt Tensioner
SCW Similar Conditions Window
SIACM Side Impact Airbag Control Module
SKIM Sentry Key Immobilizer Module
SKIS Sentry Key Immobilizer System
SRS Supplemental Restraint System
SRV Short Runner Valve
SUV Sport Utility Vehicle
TCC Torque Converter Clutch
TCCM Transfer Case Control Module
TCM Transmission Control Module
TDC Top Dead Center
TPS Throttle Position Sensor
TRS Transmission Range Sensor
UGDO Universal Garage Door Opener
VFD Vacuum Fluorescent Display
VSS Vehicle Speed Sensor
VTSS Vehicle Theft Security System
WOT Wide Open Throttle