Acronym Database
05-25-2011, 08:27 AM
#1
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Acronym Database
So I got to thinking about when I first joined the forum and didn't know much about performance cars in general. One of the first things to get me scratching my head was all of the acronyms thrown around in the forum. You know things like WOT, IAT, MAF/MAP, CEL etc...
So I'd like to start a comprehensive list that we can add to the "newbie" thread as a place to see what it all means. I guess I'll start with a few of the above examples.
WOT = Wide Open Throttle
CEL = Check Engine Light
IAT = Intake Air Temperature
Feel free to start adding some more and I'll organize and compile a list in a few days if I get a decent response.
Thanks.
So I'd like to start a comprehensive list that we can add to the "newbie" thread as a place to see what it all means. I guess I'll start with a few of the above examples.
WOT = Wide Open Throttle
CEL = Check Engine Light
IAT = Intake Air Temperature
Feel free to start adding some more and I'll organize and compile a list in a few days if I get a decent response.
Thanks.
05-25-2011, 10:17 AM
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Automotive Abbreviation Guide
http://www.buyingadvice.com/featured.../abbreviation/
ABS – Anti-Lock Brakes
ABRS – Air Bag Restraint System
AIS – Air Injection System
Alt. – Alternator
A/T – Automatic Transmission
ATC – Automatic Temperature Control
ATF – Automatic Transmission Fluid
AWD – All Wheel Drive
AXOD – Automatic Transaxle Overdrive
B+ – Battery Positive Voltage
BCM – Body Control Module
BHP – Brake Horsepower
BOO – Brake On-Off Switch
BTU – British Thermal Unit
CAT – Catalytic Converter
CCC – Computer Command Control
CDI – Capacitor Discharge Ignition
CTS – Coolant Temperature Sensor
DEFI – Digital Electronic Fuel Injection
DFI – Digital Fuel Injection
DIC – Driver Information Center
DIS – Distributorless Ignition System
DLC – Data Link Connector
ECT – Engine Coolant Temperature
EFI – Electronic Fuel Injection
EI – Electronic Ignition
EVIC- Electronic Vehicle Information Center
FI – Fuel Injection
FLS – Fluid Level Sensor
FWD – Front-Wheel Drive
GDI – Gasoline Direct Injection
GPM – Grams Per Mile
GPS – Global Positioning System
GVW – Gross Vehicle Weight
HC – Hydrocarbons
H/D – Heavy Duty
HLDT – Headlight
hp – Horsepower
HP – High Performance
Hz – Hertz(Cycles Per Second)
IFI – Indirect Fuel Injection
Inj. – Injector
IP – Instrument Panel
KAPWR – Keep Alive Power
KM/H – Kilometers Per Hour
kV – Kilovolt
LCD – Liquid Crystal Display
L/D – Light Duty
LED – Light Emitting Diode
LWB - Long Wheel-Base
mA – Milliamps
MFI - Multiport Fuel Injection
MIL – Malfunction Indicator Light
MPI – Multi-Point (Fuel) Injection
MPV – Multi-Purpose Vehicle
mV – Millivolts
NOX – Oxides of Nitrogen
O2S – Oxygen Sensor
OBD – On-board Diagnostics
OD – Overdrive
OE – Original Equipment
OEM – Original Equipment Manufacturer
O/S – Oversize
OS – Oxygen Sensor
P/B - Power Bakes
P/N – Part Number
PA – Pressure Air
PAS – Power-Assisted Steering
PCM – Powertrain Control Module
PGM-FI – Programmed Fuel Injection
PNP – Park Neutral Position Switch
P/N – Park/Neutral
PPM – Parts Per Million
PRNDL – Park Reverse Neutral Drive Low
P/S – Power Steering
PSI – Pounds Per Square Inch
PSP – Power Steering Pressure
PTC – Pending Trouble Code
PTO – Power Take-Off
PWR – Power to Weight Ratio
R/A - Resume or Accelerate
RABS - Rear Anti-lock Brake System
RAC – Remote Accessory Controller
RAM – Remote Anti-theft Module
RAV – Remote Activation Verification
RCC – Rear Climate Control
RCC – Remote Climate Control
RCDLR – Remote Control Door Lock Receiver
RDCM – Right Door Control Module
RDM – Rear Door Module
RDS - Radio Display System
RECAL – Recalibration
RECIRC - Recirculation
RECIS – Remote Entry Control and Immobilizer System
RESC - Remote Emergency Satellite Unit
REX – Rear Exchanger
RF – Radio Frequency
RF – Right Front
RFA – Remote Function Actuator
RFI - Radio Frequency Interference
RFWS – Right Front Wheel Speed
RIM - Radio Interface Module
RIM – Rear Integration Module
RKE – Remote Keyless Entry
Rly – Relay
RM - Relay Module
RMD - Right Mid Door
RPA – Rear Parking Assist
RPM – Remote Power Module
RPM – Revolutions Per Minute
RPO – Regular Production Option
R & R – Remove and Replace
RR – Right Rear
RRD – Right Rear Door
RSA – Rear Seat Audio
RSC – Roll Stability Control
RSS – Reverse Sensing System
RSS – Road Sensing Suspension
R/T – Road/Track
RV – Recreational Vehicle
RVAC – Rear Video/Audi/HVAC Module
RWAL – Rear Wheel Anti-lock
RWD – Rear Wheel Drive
RWS – Rear Wheel Steer
SC – Supercharged
SEFI – Sequential Electronic Fuel Injection
SES – Service Engine Soon
SFI – Sequential Fuel Injection
SIL – Shift Indicator Light
SIR – Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
SIPS – Side Impact Protection System
SPFI - Sequential Port Fuel Injection
SRI – Service Reminder Indicator
SRS – Secondary Restraint System
SS – Speed Sensor
Sw. – Switch
SWB – Short Wheel-Base
TACH – Tachometer
TB – Throttle Body
TC- Turbocharged
TD – Turbo Diesel
TDI – Turbo Direct Injection
TPI – Tuned Port Injection
V – Valve
Vac. – Vacuum
VAPS – Variable Assist Power Steering
VIN - Vehicle Identification Number
VOM – Volt-Ohmmeter
VSS - Vehicle Speed Sensor
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http://www.buyingadvice.com/featured.../abbreviation/
ABS – Anti-Lock Brakes
ABRS – Air Bag Restraint System
AIS – Air Injection System
Alt. – Alternator
A/T – Automatic Transmission
ATC – Automatic Temperature Control
ATF – Automatic Transmission Fluid
AWD – All Wheel Drive
AXOD – Automatic Transaxle Overdrive
B+ – Battery Positive Voltage
BCM – Body Control Module
BHP – Brake Horsepower
BOO – Brake On-Off Switch
BTU – British Thermal Unit
CAT – Catalytic Converter
CCC – Computer Command Control
CDI – Capacitor Discharge Ignition
CTS – Coolant Temperature Sensor
DEFI – Digital Electronic Fuel Injection
DFI – Digital Fuel Injection
DIC – Driver Information Center
DIS – Distributorless Ignition System
DLC – Data Link Connector
ECT – Engine Coolant Temperature
EFI – Electronic Fuel Injection
EI – Electronic Ignition
EVIC- Electronic Vehicle Information Center
FI – Fuel Injection
FLS – Fluid Level Sensor
FWD – Front-Wheel Drive
GDI – Gasoline Direct Injection
GPM – Grams Per Mile
GPS – Global Positioning System
GVW – Gross Vehicle Weight
HC – Hydrocarbons
H/D – Heavy Duty
HLDT – Headlight
hp – Horsepower
HP – High Performance
Hz – Hertz(Cycles Per Second)
IFI – Indirect Fuel Injection
Inj. – Injector
IP – Instrument Panel
KAPWR – Keep Alive Power
KM/H – Kilometers Per Hour
kV – Kilovolt
LCD – Liquid Crystal Display
L/D – Light Duty
LED – Light Emitting Diode
LWB - Long Wheel-Base
mA – Milliamps
MFI - Multiport Fuel Injection
MIL – Malfunction Indicator Light
MPI – Multi-Point (Fuel) Injection
MPV – Multi-Purpose Vehicle
mV – Millivolts
NOX – Oxides of Nitrogen
O2S – Oxygen Sensor
OBD – On-board Diagnostics
OD – Overdrive
OE – Original Equipment
OEM – Original Equipment Manufacturer
O/S – Oversize
OS – Oxygen Sensor
P/B - Power Bakes
P/N – Part Number
PA – Pressure Air
PAS – Power-Assisted Steering
PCM – Powertrain Control Module
PGM-FI – Programmed Fuel Injection
PNP – Park Neutral Position Switch
P/N – Park/Neutral
PPM – Parts Per Million
PRNDL – Park Reverse Neutral Drive Low
P/S – Power Steering
PSI – Pounds Per Square Inch
PSP – Power Steering Pressure
PTC – Pending Trouble Code
PTO – Power Take-Off
PWR – Power to Weight Ratio
R/A - Resume or Accelerate
RABS - Rear Anti-lock Brake System
RAC – Remote Accessory Controller
RAM – Remote Anti-theft Module
RAV – Remote Activation Verification
RCC – Rear Climate Control
RCC – Remote Climate Control
RCDLR – Remote Control Door Lock Receiver
RDCM – Right Door Control Module
RDM – Rear Door Module
RDS - Radio Display System
RECAL – Recalibration
RECIRC - Recirculation
RECIS – Remote Entry Control and Immobilizer System
RESC - Remote Emergency Satellite Unit
REX – Rear Exchanger
RF – Radio Frequency
RF – Right Front
RFA – Remote Function Actuator
RFI - Radio Frequency Interference
RFWS – Right Front Wheel Speed
RIM - Radio Interface Module
RIM – Rear Integration Module
RKE – Remote Keyless Entry
Rly – Relay
RM - Relay Module
RMD - Right Mid Door
RPA – Rear Parking Assist
RPM – Remote Power Module
RPM – Revolutions Per Minute
RPO – Regular Production Option
R & R – Remove and Replace
RR – Right Rear
RRD – Right Rear Door
RSA – Rear Seat Audio
RSC – Roll Stability Control
RSS – Reverse Sensing System
RSS – Road Sensing Suspension
R/T – Road/Track
RV – Recreational Vehicle
RVAC – Rear Video/Audi/HVAC Module
RWAL – Rear Wheel Anti-lock
RWD – Rear Wheel Drive
RWS – Rear Wheel Steer
SC – Supercharged
SEFI – Sequential Electronic Fuel Injection
SES – Service Engine Soon
SFI – Sequential Fuel Injection
SIL – Shift Indicator Light
SIR – Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
SIPS – Side Impact Protection System
SPFI - Sequential Port Fuel Injection
SRI – Service Reminder Indicator
SRS – Secondary Restraint System
SS – Speed Sensor
Sw. – Switch
SWB – Short Wheel-Base
TACH – Tachometer
TB – Throttle Body
TC- Turbocharged
TD – Turbo Diesel
TDI – Turbo Direct Injection
TPI – Tuned Port Injection
V – Valve
Vac. – Vacuum
VAPS – Variable Assist Power Steering
VIN - Vehicle Identification Number
VOM – Volt-Ohmmeter
VSS - Vehicle Speed Sensor
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05-25-2011, 12:13 PM
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Thread Starter
Automotive Abbreviation Guide
http://www.buyingadvice.com/featured.../abbreviation/
ABS – Anti-Lock Brakes
ABRS – Air Bag Restraint System
AIS – Air Injection System
...
IBEMTTDOTFOTE - In before Evosport makes this thread dissapear off the face of the earth
http://www.buyingadvice.com/featured.../abbreviation/
ABS – Anti-Lock Brakes
ABRS – Air Bag Restraint System
AIS – Air Injection System
...
IBEMTTDOTFOTE - In before Evosport makes this thread dissapear off the face of the earth
Good list but there are a lot of acronyms used here in the forum that you won't find on there.
05-25-2011, 12:32 PM
#9
MBWorld Fanatic!
here's some more (various google sources)
Merc = Ford, Lincoln, Mercury.
and
Merc = Mercury Marine.
Some people get offended by the wrong abbreviations.
MB = Mercedes Benz.
MBZ = Mercedes Benz.
Benz = Mercedes Benz.
Mercedes = Mercedes Benz.
MBCC = Mercedes Benz Credit Corporation.
AMG = Aufrecht Melcher Grossaspach (Mercedes Benz racing).
Gasser = gas powered engine.
Diesel = diesel powered engine.
SVO = straight vegetable oil powered engine.
WVO = waste vegetable oil powered engine.
OE = Original Equipment = built to the exact same specification/print as parts installed at the factory.
E.H.A. Valve...(Electro-Hydraulic Actuator)
4MATIC – 4 Wheel Drive
TC – Transmission Control
A/C – (Automatic) Air Conditioning (Automatic)
A/C – (Tempmatic) Air Conditioning (Tempmatic)
AAC – Automatic Air Conditioning
AAM – All Activity Module
AB – Supplemental Restraint System (Airbag)
ABS – Anti-lock Brake System
ACSR – Automatic Child Seat Recognition
ADM – Automatic Dimming Inside Rearview Mirror
ADS – Automatic Damping System (Suspension)
AIR – Secondary Air Injection
AKR – Anti-Knock Regulation
AP – Accelerator Pedal
APS – Auto Pilot System
AS – Antenna System
ASD – Automatic Locking Differential
ASR – Acceleration Slip Regulation
AT – Automatic Transmission
ATA – Anti-theft Alarm System
BA – Backup Assist
BARO – Barometric Pressure
BCAPC – Barometric Pressure-charge Air Pressure Compensation
BDC – Bottom Dead Center
BM – Base Module (Master Ecu Controller)
BPC – Barometric Pressure Compensation
CA – Closing Assist
CAN – Controller Area Network
CC – Cruise Control (Tempomat)
CCM – Combination Control Module
CDC – Cd Changer
CF – Convenience Feature
CFI – Continuous Fuel Injection
CKA – Crank Angle
CKP – Crankshaft Position
CL – Central Locking
CLUS – Instrument Cluster
CMP – Camshaft Position
CNS – Communication and Navigation System
CST – Cabriolet Soft Top
CTEL – Cellular Telephone
CTP – Closed Throttle Position (Idle)
CTU – Central Triggering Unit
DAS – Driver Authorization System
DFI – Electronic Distributor-type Fuel Injection
DI – Distributor Ignition System
DM – (USA) Diagnostic Module (Emissions)
DTC – Diagnostic Trouble Code
EA – Electronic Accelerator
EAG – Electronic Automatic Transmission Control
EATC – Electronic Automatic Transmission Control
EBR – Engine Brake Regulation
ECL – Engine Coolant Level
ECT – Engine Coolant Temperature
EDC – Electronic Diesel Control
EDR – Electronic Diesel Regulation
EDS – Electronic Diesel System
EDW – Anti-theft Alarm System
EFP – Electronic Accelerator
EGR – Exhaust Gas Recirculation
EGS – Electronic Transmission Control
EI – Electronic Ignition (distributorless)
EIFI – Electronic In-line Fuel Injection
EL – Exterior Lighting
EMSC – Electric Mirror, Steering Column Adjustment, Heated Mirrors
EPC – Electronic Power Control
ERE – Electronic In-line Fuel System
ESA – Electric Seat Adjustment
ESC – Electric Steering Column Adjustment
ESCM – Engine System Control Module
ESP – Electronic Stability Program
ETC – Electronic Transmission Control
ETR – Emergency Tensioning Retractor
ETS – Electronic Traction System
EVAP – Evaporative Emission Control System
EVE – Electronic Distributor-type Fuel Injection
EZL – Distributor Ignition System
FAN – Fanfare Horns
FFS – Frame Floor System
FOM – Folding Outside Mirrors
FP – Fuel Pump
GIM – Governor Impulse Method
GM – Base Module (Master Ecu Controller)
HAU – Automatic Heater
HCS – Headlamp Cleaning System
HEAT – Automatic Heater
HFM – Hot Film Engine Management
HFS – Hands Free System
HHT – Hand Held Tester
HM – Heated Mirrors
HORN – Horn Signal System
HS – Heated Seats
IAT – Intake Air Temperature
IC – Instrument Cluster
IDC – In Dash Controller
IFI – Electronic In-line Fuel System(diesel)
IFZ – Infrared Remote Central Locking
IL – Interior Lighting
IR – Infrared
IRCL – Infrared Remote Central Locking
IRM – Inside Rearview Mirror
ISC – Idle Speed Control
KE – Continuous Injection System (Cis)
KFB – Convenience Feature
KI – Instrument Cluster
KLA – Air Conditioning
KS – Knock Sensor
KSS – Knock Sensor System
LH – LH Sequential Fuel Management Bank 1 (1-6 or 1-8 Cylinders)
LH2 – LH Sequential Fuel Management Bank 2 (7-12 Cylinders)
LHS – Left Hand Steering
LLR – Cruise Control
LOC – Low Compression
LS – Loudspeaker System
MAF – Mass Air Flow
MAP – Manifold Absolute Pressure
ME – Motor Electronics
MIL – Malfunction Indicator
Lamp – (Check Engine)
MSC – Mirror, Steering Column Adjustment, Heated Mirrors
MT – Manual Transmission
MVA – Manifold Vacuum Assist
MWH – Main Wiring Harness
NS – Network System (CAN)
O2S – Oxygen (O2) Sensor
OBD – On-board Diagnostics
OC – Oxidation Catalytic Convertor
OCP – Over-head Control Panel
ORM – Outside Rearview Mirror
OSB – Orthopedic Seat Backrest
PL – Power Lock
PML – Speed-sensitive Power Steering
PMP – Partial Intake Manifold Preheater
PNP – Park/neutral Position
PS – Power Steering
PSE – Pneumatic System Equipment
PTS – Parktronic System
PW – Power Windows
PWM – Pulse Width Modulation
RB – Roll Bar Control
RCL – Remote Central Locking
RD – Radio
REST – Residual Engine Heat Utilization
RHR – Retractable Rear Head Restraints
RHS – Rear Heated Seats
RPM – Revolutions Per Minute (Engine Speed)
RST – Roadster Soft Top
RTG – Retractable Trunk Lid Grip
RTR – Remote Trunk Release
RV – Roadster Soft Top
RWD – Rear Window Defroster
SBE – Seat Belt Extender
SLO – Starter Lock-out
SMS – Service Microfiche System
SOR – Seat Occupied recognition
SPS – Speed-sensitive Power Steering
SR – Sliding/Pop-up Roof
SRS – Supplemental Restraint System (Airbag)
STH – Stationary Heater
TB – Throttle Body
TC – Turbo Charger
TCM – Transmission Control Module
TD – Speed Signal (Time Division) (EZL)
TDC – Top Dead Center
TIC – Transistorized Ignition Control
TN – Speed Signal (EZL/AKR)
TPC – Tire Pressure Control
TRAP – Trap Oxidizer
TS – Towing Sensor
TVV – Tank Ventilation Valve
TWC – Three Way Catalytic Convertor
ÜRB – Roll Bar Control
VAF – Volume Air Flow
VSS – Vehicle Speed Signal
WOT – Wide Open Throttle (Full Load)
WS – Wiper System
S- Sonderklasse (special class)
SL- Sportlich, Leicht (Sport light)
E- the letter no longer means anything (use to mean Einspritzung or that it runs on fuel. Like in the SEL todays S class, Special fuelpowered longbody).
C- this letter also no longer has a meaning. Its the smallest sedan from Mercedes.
ML- more letters that have no meaning, this is Mercedes midsize suv.
SLK- Sportlich, Leicht Kurz (english, sport light short)
CL- Comfort Leicht (comfort coupe)
CLK- the letters have no REAL meaning but can be guessed to be comfort leicht kurz (comfort light short) so a shorter version of the CL
CLS- again, letter having no real meaning, but could mean, coupe lightweight(or longbody) sport, Midsize car from Mercedes.
SLR- no meaning assumed to be sport lightweight racing. a high preformance sports car.
G- G standing for Geländewagen (off roader/cross country)
GL- a long Geländewagen, large full size suv from Mercedes.
GLK- Geländewagen lightweight short. small suv.
R- letter means nothing
Merc = Ford, Lincoln, Mercury.
and
Merc = Mercury Marine.
Some people get offended by the wrong abbreviations.
MB = Mercedes Benz.
MBZ = Mercedes Benz.
Benz = Mercedes Benz.
Mercedes = Mercedes Benz.
MBCC = Mercedes Benz Credit Corporation.
AMG = Aufrecht Melcher Grossaspach (Mercedes Benz racing).
Gasser = gas powered engine.
Diesel = diesel powered engine.
SVO = straight vegetable oil powered engine.
WVO = waste vegetable oil powered engine.
OE = Original Equipment = built to the exact same specification/print as parts installed at the factory.
E.H.A. Valve...(Electro-Hydraulic Actuator)
4MATIC – 4 Wheel Drive
TC – Transmission Control
A/C – (Automatic) Air Conditioning (Automatic)
A/C – (Tempmatic) Air Conditioning (Tempmatic)
AAC – Automatic Air Conditioning
AAM – All Activity Module
AB – Supplemental Restraint System (Airbag)
ABS – Anti-lock Brake System
ACSR – Automatic Child Seat Recognition
ADM – Automatic Dimming Inside Rearview Mirror
ADS – Automatic Damping System (Suspension)
AIR – Secondary Air Injection
AKR – Anti-Knock Regulation
AP – Accelerator Pedal
APS – Auto Pilot System
AS – Antenna System
ASD – Automatic Locking Differential
ASR – Acceleration Slip Regulation
AT – Automatic Transmission
ATA – Anti-theft Alarm System
BA – Backup Assist
BARO – Barometric Pressure
BCAPC – Barometric Pressure-charge Air Pressure Compensation
BDC – Bottom Dead Center
BM – Base Module (Master Ecu Controller)
BPC – Barometric Pressure Compensation
CA – Closing Assist
CAN – Controller Area Network
CC – Cruise Control (Tempomat)
CCM – Combination Control Module
CDC – Cd Changer
CF – Convenience Feature
CFI – Continuous Fuel Injection
CKA – Crank Angle
CKP – Crankshaft Position
CL – Central Locking
CLUS – Instrument Cluster
CMP – Camshaft Position
CNS – Communication and Navigation System
CST – Cabriolet Soft Top
CTEL – Cellular Telephone
CTP – Closed Throttle Position (Idle)
CTU – Central Triggering Unit
DAS – Driver Authorization System
DFI – Electronic Distributor-type Fuel Injection
DI – Distributor Ignition System
DM – (USA) Diagnostic Module (Emissions)
DTC – Diagnostic Trouble Code
EA – Electronic Accelerator
EAG – Electronic Automatic Transmission Control
EATC – Electronic Automatic Transmission Control
EBR – Engine Brake Regulation
ECL – Engine Coolant Level
ECT – Engine Coolant Temperature
EDC – Electronic Diesel Control
EDR – Electronic Diesel Regulation
EDS – Electronic Diesel System
EDW – Anti-theft Alarm System
EFP – Electronic Accelerator
EGR – Exhaust Gas Recirculation
EGS – Electronic Transmission Control
EI – Electronic Ignition (distributorless)
EIFI – Electronic In-line Fuel Injection
EL – Exterior Lighting
EMSC – Electric Mirror, Steering Column Adjustment, Heated Mirrors
EPC – Electronic Power Control
ERE – Electronic In-line Fuel System
ESA – Electric Seat Adjustment
ESC – Electric Steering Column Adjustment
ESCM – Engine System Control Module
ESP – Electronic Stability Program
ETC – Electronic Transmission Control
ETR – Emergency Tensioning Retractor
ETS – Electronic Traction System
EVAP – Evaporative Emission Control System
EVE – Electronic Distributor-type Fuel Injection
EZL – Distributor Ignition System
FAN – Fanfare Horns
FFS – Frame Floor System
FOM – Folding Outside Mirrors
FP – Fuel Pump
GIM – Governor Impulse Method
GM – Base Module (Master Ecu Controller)
HAU – Automatic Heater
HCS – Headlamp Cleaning System
HEAT – Automatic Heater
HFM – Hot Film Engine Management
HFS – Hands Free System
HHT – Hand Held Tester
HM – Heated Mirrors
HORN – Horn Signal System
HS – Heated Seats
IAT – Intake Air Temperature
IC – Instrument Cluster
IDC – In Dash Controller
IFI – Electronic In-line Fuel System(diesel)
IFZ – Infrared Remote Central Locking
IL – Interior Lighting
IR – Infrared
IRCL – Infrared Remote Central Locking
IRM – Inside Rearview Mirror
ISC – Idle Speed Control
KE – Continuous Injection System (Cis)
KFB – Convenience Feature
KI – Instrument Cluster
KLA – Air Conditioning
KS – Knock Sensor
KSS – Knock Sensor System
LH – LH Sequential Fuel Management Bank 1 (1-6 or 1-8 Cylinders)
LH2 – LH Sequential Fuel Management Bank 2 (7-12 Cylinders)
LHS – Left Hand Steering
LLR – Cruise Control
LOC – Low Compression
LS – Loudspeaker System
MAF – Mass Air Flow
MAP – Manifold Absolute Pressure
ME – Motor Electronics
MIL – Malfunction Indicator
Lamp – (Check Engine)
MSC – Mirror, Steering Column Adjustment, Heated Mirrors
MT – Manual Transmission
MVA – Manifold Vacuum Assist
MWH – Main Wiring Harness
NS – Network System (CAN)
O2S – Oxygen (O2) Sensor
OBD – On-board Diagnostics
OC – Oxidation Catalytic Convertor
OCP – Over-head Control Panel
ORM – Outside Rearview Mirror
OSB – Orthopedic Seat Backrest
PL – Power Lock
PML – Speed-sensitive Power Steering
PMP – Partial Intake Manifold Preheater
PNP – Park/neutral Position
PS – Power Steering
PSE – Pneumatic System Equipment
PTS – Parktronic System
PW – Power Windows
PWM – Pulse Width Modulation
RB – Roll Bar Control
RCL – Remote Central Locking
RD – Radio
REST – Residual Engine Heat Utilization
RHR – Retractable Rear Head Restraints
RHS – Rear Heated Seats
RPM – Revolutions Per Minute (Engine Speed)
RST – Roadster Soft Top
RTG – Retractable Trunk Lid Grip
RTR – Remote Trunk Release
RV – Roadster Soft Top
RWD – Rear Window Defroster
SBE – Seat Belt Extender
SLO – Starter Lock-out
SMS – Service Microfiche System
SOR – Seat Occupied recognition
SPS – Speed-sensitive Power Steering
SR – Sliding/Pop-up Roof
SRS – Supplemental Restraint System (Airbag)
STH – Stationary Heater
TB – Throttle Body
TC – Turbo Charger
TCM – Transmission Control Module
TD – Speed Signal (Time Division) (EZL)
TDC – Top Dead Center
TIC – Transistorized Ignition Control
TN – Speed Signal (EZL/AKR)
TPC – Tire Pressure Control
TRAP – Trap Oxidizer
TS – Towing Sensor
TVV – Tank Ventilation Valve
TWC – Three Way Catalytic Convertor
ÜRB – Roll Bar Control
VAF – Volume Air Flow
VSS – Vehicle Speed Signal
WOT – Wide Open Throttle (Full Load)
WS – Wiper System
S- Sonderklasse (special class)
SL- Sportlich, Leicht (Sport light)
E- the letter no longer means anything (use to mean Einspritzung or that it runs on fuel. Like in the SEL todays S class, Special fuelpowered longbody).
C- this letter also no longer has a meaning. Its the smallest sedan from Mercedes.
ML- more letters that have no meaning, this is Mercedes midsize suv.
SLK- Sportlich, Leicht Kurz (english, sport light short)
CL- Comfort Leicht (comfort coupe)
CLK- the letters have no REAL meaning but can be guessed to be comfort leicht kurz (comfort light short) so a shorter version of the CL
CLS- again, letter having no real meaning, but could mean, coupe lightweight(or longbody) sport, Midsize car from Mercedes.
SLR- no meaning assumed to be sport lightweight racing. a high preformance sports car.
G- G standing for Geländewagen (off roader/cross country)
GL- a long Geländewagen, large full size suv from Mercedes.
GLK- Geländewagen lightweight short. small suv.
R- letter means nothing
05-25-2011, 05:50 PM
#12
For this forum: Modded V. Unmodded
Jerry Tune aka : an ECU tune done by Jerry at Eurocharged
Code 3: aka, now defunct, Brandon's Santa Barbara Calif. company that at one time made a lot of nice product for the C32/SRT6
Pulley: either SC pulley or crank pulley
IC : Intercooler
HE : Heat Exchanger
DRs : Drag Radials
DAs : Density Altitude aka, How much advantage is the weather or altitude giving you??
60foot time: from drag racing, time from 0-60 feet on a drag strip from the digg *
digg: from a standing stop (much easier if you have DRs or AWD/ ala 996/997.2 or GTR!!! )
Johnson: NO, not that one, BUT one that pumps
slang for the bad pump on a C32, SLK or SRT6; E55 , "did you check your Johnson?"
Seat Heater: something so simple that MB (and Chryco) just can't get em right and they fail constantly
Reset: aka, did you do the reset for the ECU?? (see thread)
PSK; Pulley Saver Kit (from Needswings, for those running the 181/185 crank pulleys that are eating bearings
Pulley Wrap: a kit made by both Needswings and Code 3 that allows the serp belt to run under the pulley to the SC pulley
Lubriderm: goes together with Stevie Nicks and socks
Thanks to Moosie for that one!! aka Moosejaw!!
Hooley: aka Mike
Newz: aka ME!!
Jake: aka Loungin aka, the other half of EC
Splinter: aka John
Mike: aka the longest thread to nowhere in history
SB: Sprintbooster, and the debate continues
snows: are you running "snows" snow tires
Jimmy: aka JR Cart!!! aka Mr. Black Series and Weistec!!
BlkBnzz: aka, Ahmed, a damn good drag racer!!
Jerry Tune aka : an ECU tune done by Jerry at Eurocharged
Code 3: aka, now defunct, Brandon's Santa Barbara Calif. company that at one time made a lot of nice product for the C32/SRT6
Pulley: either SC pulley or crank pulley
IC : Intercooler
HE : Heat Exchanger
DRs : Drag Radials
DAs : Density Altitude aka, How much advantage is the weather or altitude giving you??
60foot time: from drag racing, time from 0-60 feet on a drag strip from the digg *
digg: from a standing stop (much easier if you have DRs or AWD/ ala 996/997.2 or GTR!!! )
Johnson: NO, not that one, BUT one that pumps
slang for the bad pump on a C32, SLK or SRT6; E55 , "did you check your Johnson?"Seat Heater: something so simple that MB (and Chryco) just can't get em right and they fail constantly
Reset: aka, did you do the reset for the ECU?? (see thread)
PSK; Pulley Saver Kit (from Needswings, for those running the 181/185 crank pulleys that are eating bearings
Pulley Wrap: a kit made by both Needswings and Code 3 that allows the serp belt to run under the pulley to the SC pulley
Lubriderm: goes together with Stevie Nicks and socks
Thanks to Moosie for that one!! aka Moosejaw!! Hooley: aka Mike
Newz: aka ME!!
Jake: aka Loungin aka, the other half of EC
Splinter: aka John
Mike: aka the longest thread to nowhere in history
SB: Sprintbooster, and the debate continues
snows: are you running "snows" snow tires
Jimmy: aka JR Cart!!! aka Mr. Black Series and Weistec!!
BlkBnzz: aka, Ahmed, a damn good drag racer!!
Last edited by Newzchspy; 05-25-2011 at 06:04 PM.
05-25-2011, 09:04 PM
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Jerry Tune aka : an ECU tune done by Jerry at Eurocharged
Code 3: aka, now defunct, Brandon's Santa Barbara Calif. company that at one time made a lot of nice product for the C32/SRT6
Pulley: either SC pulley or crank pulley
IC : Intercooler
HE : Heat Exchanger
DRs : Drag Radials
DAs : Density Altitude aka, How much advantage is the weather or altitude giving you??
60foot time: from drag racing, time from 0-60 feet on a drag strip from the digg *
digg: from a standing stop (much easier if you have DRs or AWD/ ala 996/997.2 or GTR!!! )
Johnson: NO, not that one, BUT one that pumps slang for the bad pump on a C32, SLK or SRT6; E55 , "did you check your Johnson?"
Seat Heater: something so simple that MB (and Chryco) just can't get em right and they fail constantly
Reset: aka, did you do the reset for the ECU?? (see thread)
PSK; Pulley Saver Kit (from Needswings, for those running the 181/185 crank pulleys that are eating bearings
Pulley Wrap: a kit made by both Needswings and Code 3 that allows the serp belt to run under the pulley to the SC pulley
Lubriderm: goes together with Stevie Nicks and socks Thanks to Moosie for that one!! aka Moosejaw!!
Hooley: aka Mike
Newz: aka ME!!
Jake: aka Loungin aka, the other half of EC
Splinter: aka John
Mike: aka the longest thread to nowhere in history
SB: Sprintbooster, and the debate continues
snows: are you running "snows" snow tires
Jimmy: aka JR Cart!!! aka Mr. Black Series and Weistec!!
BlkBnzz: aka, Ahmed, a damn good drag racer!!
Jerry Tune aka : an ECU tune done by Jerry at Eurocharged
Code 3: aka, now defunct, Brandon's Santa Barbara Calif. company that at one time made a lot of nice product for the C32/SRT6
Pulley: either SC pulley or crank pulley
IC : Intercooler
HE : Heat Exchanger
DRs : Drag Radials
DAs : Density Altitude aka, How much advantage is the weather or altitude giving you??
60foot time: from drag racing, time from 0-60 feet on a drag strip from the digg *
digg: from a standing stop (much easier if you have DRs or AWD/ ala 996/997.2 or GTR!!! )
Johnson: NO, not that one, BUT one that pumps
slang for the bad pump on a C32, SLK or SRT6; E55 , "did you check your Johnson?"Seat Heater: something so simple that MB (and Chryco) just can't get em right and they fail constantly
Reset: aka, did you do the reset for the ECU?? (see thread)
PSK; Pulley Saver Kit (from Needswings, for those running the 181/185 crank pulleys that are eating bearings
Pulley Wrap: a kit made by both Needswings and Code 3 that allows the serp belt to run under the pulley to the SC pulley
Lubriderm: goes together with Stevie Nicks and socks
Thanks to Moosie for that one!! aka Moosejaw!! Hooley: aka Mike
Newz: aka ME!!
Jake: aka Loungin aka, the other half of EC
Splinter: aka John
Mike: aka the longest thread to nowhere in history
SB: Sprintbooster, and the debate continues
snows: are you running "snows" snow tires
Jimmy: aka JR Cart!!! aka Mr. Black Series and Weistec!!
BlkBnzz: aka, Ahmed, a damn good drag racer!!
05-26-2011, 09:44 AM
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Thread Starter
All of this is really good information guys, thanks for the contributions and feel free to continue supplying more.
Here's what I've got so far, I sorted and organized the pertinent information and listed it all out.
Mercedes Specific Acronyms
4MATIC = 4 Wheel Drive
AMG = Aufrecht, Melcher and Großaspach
C = this letter no longer has a meaning, its the smallest sedan from Mercedes
CL = Comfort Leicht (comfort coupe)
CLK = the letters have no REAL meaning but can be guessed to be comfort leicht kurz (comfort light short)
CLS = letters having no real meaning, but could mean, coupe lightweight (or longbody) sport
E = the letter no longer means anything (use to mean Einspritzung or that it runs on fuel)
G = Geländewagen (off roader/cross country)
GL = long Geländewagen, large full size suv from Mercedes
GLK = Geländewagen lightweight short
ML = letters have no meaning, Midsize SUV
R = letter means nothing, Multi-Purpose Vehicle (Mini Van)
S = Sonderklasse (Special Class)
SL = Sportlich, Leicht (Sport Light)
SLK = Sportlich, Leicht Kurz (Sport Light Short)
SLR = assumed to be sport lightweight racing, a high preformance sports car
General Automotive Acronyms
ABS = Anti-Lock Brakes
ATF = Automatic Transmission Fluid
BHP = Brake Horsepower
CAI = Cold Air Intake
CAT = Catalytic Converter
CEL = Check Engine Light
CPS = Camshaft Postion Sensor
DAs = Density Altitude (How much advantage is the weather or altitude giving you?)
DRs = Drag Radials
ECU = Engine Control Unit
FI = Forced Induction (Supercharger or Turbocharger)
HE = Heat Exchanger
HP = Horsepower
IAT = Intake Air Temperature
IC = Intercooler
LED = Light Emitting Diode
LHD = Left-hand Drive
LSD = Limited Slip Differential
MAF = Mass Air Flow Sensor (Mercedes calls it an AMS = Air Mass Sensor)
MAP = Manifold Air Pressure Sensor
OBD = On-board Diagnostics (Also OBD-II)
OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturer
SC = Supercharged
TCU = Transmission Control Unit
TPMS = Tire Pressure Monitoring System
VIN = Vehicle Identification Number
WHP = Wheel Horsepower
WOT = Wide Open Throttle
Forum Specific Acronyms
Jerry Tune = ECU tune done by Jerry at Eurocharged
Code 3 = Santa Barbara California company that at one time made a lot of nice product for the C32/SRT6, now defunct
Pulley = crank shaft pulley (usually larger that stock) or supercharger pulley (usually smaller than stock)
Johnson = the factory water pump on a C32, SLK or SRT6, E55 (Did you check your Johnson?)
Reset = Resetting the adaptive transmission unit to factory defaults through a specific sequence or battery disconnect (Also referred to as an ECU Reset or "Sneaky" ECU Reset)
PSK = Pulley Saver Kit from Needswings, designed those running the 181/185 crank pulleys to protect bearings in other pulleys
Pulley Wrap = kit made by both Needswings and Code 3 that allows the serpentine belt to run under the pulley to the SC pulley
Racing/Automotive Terms
60' Time = Time from 0-60 feet in a drag race
From a Dig = Launching from a stand still (easy to perform, difficult to master)
Understeer = What occurs when a car steers less than (under) the amount commanded by the driver
Oversteer = What occurs when a car turns (steers) by more than (over) the amount commanded by the driver
Apex = Often but not always, the geometric center of the turn. Hitting the apex allows the vehicle to take the straightest line and maintain the highest speed through that specific corner. It is also the tightest part of a corner.
Here's what I've got so far, I sorted and organized the pertinent information and listed it all out.
Mercedes Specific Acronyms
4MATIC = 4 Wheel Drive
AMG = Aufrecht, Melcher and Großaspach
C = this letter no longer has a meaning, its the smallest sedan from Mercedes
CL = Comfort Leicht (comfort coupe)
CLK = the letters have no REAL meaning but can be guessed to be comfort leicht kurz (comfort light short)
CLS = letters having no real meaning, but could mean, coupe lightweight (or longbody) sport
E = the letter no longer means anything (use to mean Einspritzung or that it runs on fuel)
G = Geländewagen (off roader/cross country)
GL = long Geländewagen, large full size suv from Mercedes
GLK = Geländewagen lightweight short
ML = letters have no meaning, Midsize SUV
R = letter means nothing, Multi-Purpose Vehicle (Mini Van)
S = Sonderklasse (Special Class)
SL = Sportlich, Leicht (Sport Light)
SLK = Sportlich, Leicht Kurz (Sport Light Short)
SLR = assumed to be sport lightweight racing, a high preformance sports car
General Automotive Acronyms
ABS = Anti-Lock Brakes
ATF = Automatic Transmission Fluid
BHP = Brake Horsepower
CAI = Cold Air Intake
CAT = Catalytic Converter
CEL = Check Engine Light
CPS = Camshaft Postion Sensor
DAs = Density Altitude (How much advantage is the weather or altitude giving you?)
DRs = Drag Radials
ECU = Engine Control Unit
FI = Forced Induction (Supercharger or Turbocharger)
HE = Heat Exchanger
HP = Horsepower
IAT = Intake Air Temperature
IC = Intercooler
LED = Light Emitting Diode
LHD = Left-hand Drive
LSD = Limited Slip Differential
MAF = Mass Air Flow Sensor (Mercedes calls it an AMS = Air Mass Sensor)
MAP = Manifold Air Pressure Sensor
OBD = On-board Diagnostics (Also OBD-II)
OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturer
SC = Supercharged
TCU = Transmission Control Unit
TPMS = Tire Pressure Monitoring System
VIN = Vehicle Identification Number
WHP = Wheel Horsepower
WOT = Wide Open Throttle
Forum Specific Acronyms
Jerry Tune = ECU tune done by Jerry at Eurocharged
Code 3 = Santa Barbara California company that at one time made a lot of nice product for the C32/SRT6, now defunct
Pulley = crank shaft pulley (usually larger that stock) or supercharger pulley (usually smaller than stock)
Johnson = the factory water pump on a C32, SLK or SRT6, E55 (Did you check your Johnson?)
Reset = Resetting the adaptive transmission unit to factory defaults through a specific sequence or battery disconnect (Also referred to as an ECU Reset or "Sneaky" ECU Reset)
PSK = Pulley Saver Kit from Needswings, designed those running the 181/185 crank pulleys to protect bearings in other pulleys
Pulley Wrap = kit made by both Needswings and Code 3 that allows the serpentine belt to run under the pulley to the SC pulley
Racing/Automotive Terms
60' Time = Time from 0-60 feet in a drag race
From a Dig = Launching from a stand still (easy to perform, difficult to master)
Understeer = What occurs when a car steers less than (under) the amount commanded by the driver
Oversteer = What occurs when a car turns (steers) by more than (over) the amount commanded by the driver
Apex = Often but not always, the geometric center of the turn. Hitting the apex allows the vehicle to take the straightest line and maintain the highest speed through that specific corner. It is also the tightest part of a corner.
05-26-2011, 12:26 PM
#16
[QUOTE=chris.bachman;4690600]All of this is really good information guys, thanks for the contributions and feel free to continue supplying more.
Here's what I've got so far, I sorted and organized the pertinent information and listed it all out.
Racing/Automotive Terms
60' Time = Time from 0-60 feet in a drag race
From a Dig = Launching from a stand still (easy to perform, difficult to master)
Understeer = What occurs when a car steers less than (under) the amount commanded by the driver
Oversteer = What occurs when a car turns (steers) by more than (over) the amount commanded by the driver
Apex = Often but not always, the geometric center of the turn. Hitting the apex allows the vehicle to take the straightest line and maintain the highest speed through that specific corner. It is also the tightest part of a corner.
Actually, understeer is what happens when the front of the car goes off the track and hits the wall; oversteer is what occurs when the rear of the car goes off and hits the wall; HP is how fast you hit the wall and TQ is how far you take the wall with you!!!
There is also power on and power off over and understeer as well..... Lift throttle oversteer and understeer and partial lift throttle over and under steer.
Honda Accords and non-suspension modded C32s tend to understeer, Corvettes & Camaros tend to oversteer!!
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Here's what I've got so far, I sorted and organized the pertinent information and listed it all out.
Racing/Automotive Terms
60' Time = Time from 0-60 feet in a drag race
From a Dig = Launching from a stand still (easy to perform, difficult to master)
Understeer = What occurs when a car steers less than (under) the amount commanded by the driver
Oversteer = What occurs when a car turns (steers) by more than (over) the amount commanded by the driver
Apex = Often but not always, the geometric center of the turn. Hitting the apex allows the vehicle to take the straightest line and maintain the highest speed through that specific corner. It is also the tightest part of a corner.
Actually, understeer is what happens when the front of the car goes off the track and hits the wall; oversteer is what occurs when the rear of the car goes off and hits the wall; HP is how fast you hit the wall and TQ is how far you take the wall with you!!!
There is also power on and power off over and understeer as well..... Lift throttle oversteer and understeer and partial lift throttle over and under steer.
Honda Accords and non-suspension modded C32s tend to understeer, Corvettes & Camaros tend to oversteer!!
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Last edited by Newzchspy; 05-26-2011 at 12:29 PM.
