Glossary Of Terms
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Dodge Dakota. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
| ABS | antilock brake system |
| ACM | airbag control module |
| ACT | actuator |
| AECM | airbag electronic control module (ACM) |
| ASDM | airbag system diagnostic module (ACM) |
| BTSI | brake transmission shift interlock |
| CAB | controller antilock brake |
| CMTC | compass mini-trip computer |
| CTM | central timer module |
| DAB | driver airbag |
| DLC | data link connector |
| DTC | diagnostic trouble code |
| EBL | electric back lite (rear window de-fogger) |
| ECM | engine control module |
| EMIC | electro/mechanical instrument cluster |
| HVAC | heater ventilation, air conditioning |
| I/R | infrared sensor |
| MUX | Multiplexed |
| NGC | next generation controller |
| ODO | odometer |
| ORC | occupant restraint controller |
| PAB | passenger airbag |
| PCI | Programmable Communication Interface (vehicle communication bus) |
| PCM | powertrain control module |
| PDC | power distribution center |
| PWM | pulse width modulated |
| RKE | remote keyless entry |
| RX | receive |
| SBT | seat belt tensioner |
| SKIM | sentry key immobilizer module |
| SKIS | sentry key immobilizer system |
| SQUIB | also called initiator (located in rear of airbag module) |
| TCCM | transfer case control module |
| TCM | transmission control module |
| TX | transmit |
| VFD | vacuum fluorescent display |
| VTSS | vehicle theft security system |