Abbreviations and Meanings
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Abbreviations and Meanings
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A | |
| A | Ampere(s) |
| A/C | Air Conditioning |
| A/D | Analog to Digital |
| A/DFL | Air Deflector |
| A/F | Air/Fuel Ratio |
| A/T | Automatic Transmission/Transaxle |
| AAT | Ambient Air Temperature |
| ABS | Antilock Brake System, Absorber |
| Abv | Above |
| AC | Alternating Current |
| Acc | Access |
| ACC | Automatic Climate Control, Accumulator |
| Accel | Acceleration |
| Acclrm | Accelerometer |
| Acclrtm | Acceleration |
| Accum | Accumulator |
| Accy | Accessory |
| ACL | Air Cleaner |
| ACM | Air Conditioning Module |
| Acnt | Accent |
| Acsry | Accessory |
| Act | Actual |
| Actr | Actuator |
| ACTV | Activate |
| ACR4 | Air Conditioning Refrigerant, Recovery, Recycling, Recharging |
| AD | Automatic Disconnect, Accommodated Device |
| Adap | Adapter |
| Adapt | Adaptive |
| Adapts | Adapters |
| Addt | Additive |
| ADG | Accommodated Device Gateway |
| Adhes | Adhesive |
| Adj | Adjust |
| Adjr | Adjuster |
| ADL | Automatic Door Lock |
| ADMIN | Administrative |
| Ads | Adsorber |
| ADS | Auxiliary Discriminating Sensor |
| Adv | Advanced |
| AFECM | Alternative Fuel Engine Control Module |
| AFM | Active Fuel Management, Air Flow Meter |
| AFO | Alternative Fuel Operation |
| AFR | Air Fuel Ratio |
| Aft | After |
| AH | Active Handling |
| AHRS | Amp-Hours |
| AI | Air Inlet |
| AIR | Secondary Air Injection |
| Al | Aluminum |
| ALC | Automatic Level Control, Automatic Lamp Control |
| ALDL | Assembly Line Diagnostic Link |
| ALM | Automatic Level Module |
| ALS | All Seasons - A tire specification |
| Alt | Alternative, Altitude |
| AM/FM | Amplitude Modulation/Frequency Modulation |
| Amb | Ambient |
| Amm | Ammeter |
| Amp | Ampere, Amplifier |
| Ampf | Amplifier |
| Amps | Amperages |
| Amt | Armature |
| Anc | Anchor |
| Ant | Antenna |
| AP | Accelerator Pedal |
| APCM | Accessory Power Control Module |
| API | American Petroleum Institute |
| APLQ | Applique |
| APM | Accelerator Pedal Module, Accessory Power Module |
| APP | Accelerator Pedal Position |
| APPL | Application |
| Apr | April |
| APT | Adjustable Part Throttle |
| APU | Auxiliary Power Unit |
| APV | All Purpose Vehicle |
| ARS | Adaptive Receptive System |
| ASC | Anti-Slip Control |
| Asm | Assembly |
| ASM | Accelerator and Servo Control Module, Alarm Siren Module |
| ASR | Acceleration Slip Regulation |
| ASST | Assist |
| AT | Automatic Transmission |
| ATA | Automatic Transmission Actuator |
| ATC | Automatic Transfer Case, Automatic Temperature Control, Automatic Traction Control, Axle Torque Capacity |
| ATCH | Attach |
| ATD | Allison Transmission Division |
| ATDC | After Top Dead Center |
| ATF | Automatic Transmission Fluid |
| ATS | Air Temperature Sensor |
| ATV | All Terrain Vehicle |
| ATSLC | Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control |
| Aug | August |
| Auto | Automatic |
| Aux | Auxiliary |
| Avg | Average |
| A4WD | Automatic Four-Wheel Drive |
| AWD | All-Wheel Drive |
| AWG | American Wire Gauge |
| B | |
| B/C | BellCrank |
| B/JNT | Ball Joint |
| B/U | Back Up |
| B+ | Battery Positive Voltage |
| BAI | Blower Air Inlet |
| BAL | Balance |
| BALR | Balancer |
| BARO | Barometric Pressure |
| BARR | Barrier |
| BAS | Belt Alternator System, Brake Apply Sensor |
| BATT | Battery |
| BBV | Brake Booster Vacuum |
| BCA | Bias Control Assembly |
| BCM | Body Control Module |
| BD | Board |
| BEC | Bus Electrical Center |
| BFC | Body Function Controller |
| BFL | Baffle |
| BHD | Bulkhead |
| BG | Beige |
| BHP | Brake Horsepower |
| BIW | Body In White |
| BK | Black |
| BKG | Backing |
| BKL | Buckle |
| BKLT | Booklet |
| BKT | Bucket |
| BL | Bleed |
| BLK | Block, Black |
| BLO | Blower |
| Blts | Belts |
| BLU | Blue |
| BLW | Brake Lining Wear |
| Bn | Bank |
| BN | Brown |
| BOM | Bill Of Material |
| BP | Back Pressure |
| BPCM | Battery Pack Control Module |
| BPMV | Brake Pressure Modulator Valve |
| BPP | Brake Pedal Position |
| BPR | Bumper |
| BR | Brace |
| BRD | Braid |
| BRDR | Border |
| BRG | Bearing |
| BRK | Brake |
| BRKR | Breaker |
| BRKT | Bracket |
| BRN | Brown |
| BTCM | Brake Torque Control Module |
| BTDC | Before Top Dead Center |
| BTM | Battery Thermal Module |
| BTSI | Brake Transmission Shift Interlock |
| BTU | British Thermal Units |
| BU | Blue |
| C | |
| °C | Degrees Celsius |
| C/BAL | Counterbalance |
| C/CASE | Crankcase |
| C/LP | Courtesy Lamp |
| C/LTR | Cigarette Lighter |
| C/MBR | Crossmember |
| C/O | Carryover |
| C/OVR | Crossover |
| C/PLR | Center Pillar |
| C/SHF | Cross Shaft |
| C/VLV | Control Valve |
| CABT | Cabinet |
| CAC | Charge Air Cooler |
| CAFE | Corporate Average Fuel Economy |
| Cal | Calibration |
| Calc | Calculated |
| CALN | Calibration |
| CALR | Calibrator |
| Cam | Camshaft |
| CAN | Controller (Control) Area Network |
| CANC | Cancel |
| CAPAC | Capacitor |
| CARB | Carburetor, California Air Resources Board |
| CARR | Carrier |
| CASE | Crankshaft Angle Sense Error |
| Cass | Cassette |
| CAV | Cavity |
| CBL | Cable |
| CC | Coast Clutch, Climate Control |
| cm3 | Cubic Centimeters |
| CCM | Convenience Charge Module, Chassis Control Module, Central Control Module |
| CCOT | Cycling Clutch Orifice Tube |
| CCP | Climate Control Panel |
| CCW | Counter Clock-Wise |
| CD | Compact Disc |
| CD/PLYR | Compact Disc Player |
| CDX | Compact Disc Changer |
| CE | Commutator End |
| CEAB | Cold Engine Air Bleed |
| CEMF | Counter Electromotive Force |
| CEX | Cabin Heat Exchanger |
| CFM | Cubic Feet per Minute |
| CG | Center of Gravity |
| CHAN | Channel |
| CHAS | Chassis |
| CHEM | Chemical |
| CHK | Check |
| CHMBR | Chamber |
| CHRG | Charge |
| CID | Cubic Inch Displacement |
| CIU | Charge Interface Unit |
| CKP | Crankshaft Position (Sensor) |
| Ckt | Circuit |
| C/LTR | Cigar Lighter |
| CL | Closed Loop, Clear, Clutch, Clamp |
| CLA | Clamp |
| CLER | Clearance |
| CLG | Cooling |
| CLK | Clock |
| CLNG | Cleaning |
| CLNR | Cleaner |
| CLPR | Caliper |
| CLR | Cooler, Color |
| CLSR | Closure |
| CLS | Coolant Level Switch |
| CLU | Clutch |
| CLV | Clevis |
| cm | Centimeter |
| CM/SHF | Camshaft |
| CMC | Compressor Motor Controller |
| Cmd | Command |
| Cmmd | Commanded |
| CMP | Camshaft Position, Component |
| CMPD | Compound |
| CMPR | Compressor |
| CMPRN | Compression |
| CMPTR | Computer |
| CNCT | Contact |
| CNDCT | Conductor |
| CNDSR | Condenser |
| CNG | Compressed Natural Gas |
| CNSL | Console |
| CNSTR | Canister |
| CNTNR | Container |
| CNTR | Counter |
| CO | Carbon Monoxide |
| CO2 | Carbon Dioxide |
| COAX | Coaxial |
| COL | Column |
| COLR | Collar |
| COMB | Combination |
| Combo | Combination |
| COML | Commercial |
| Comm | Communication |
| COMP | Compensator |
| Compl | Complete(d) |
| COMPT | Compartment |
| Cond | Condition |
| Config | Configuration |
| CONN | Connector |
| Const | Constant |
| CONT | Control |
| CONTAM | Contamination |
| CONV | Converter |
| COOL | Coolant |
| COR | Cornering |
| CORP | Corporation |
| COT | Cotter |
| CPA | Connector Position Assurance |
| CPLG | Coupling |
| CPLY | Capillary |
| CPN | Companion |
| CPP | Clutch Pedal Position |
| CPS | Childseat Positioning Sensor, Central Power Supply |
| CPSL | Capsule |
| CPT | Carpet |
| CPU | Central Processing Unit |
| CR | Cross, Cream |
| CR/SHF | Crankshaft |
| CRK | Crank |
| CRSN | Corrosion |
| CRT | Cathode Ray Tube |
| CRTC | Cathode Ray Tube Controller |
| CS | Charging System |
| CSFI | Central Sequential Fuel Injection |
| CSTG | Casting |
| CSTR | Cluster |
| CTD | Coated, Content Theft Deterrent |
| CTG | Coating |
| CTH | Catch |
| CTHR | Catcher |
| CTL | Central |
| CTLTC | Catalytic |
| CTN | Carton |
| CTP | Closed Throttle Position |
| CTR | Center |
| Ctrl | Control |
| CTSHF | Countershaft |
| Ctsy | Courtesy |
| CTUR | Contour |
| CUR | Current |
| CURT | Curtain |
| CUSH | Cushion |
| cu ft | Cubic Foot/Feet |
| cu in | Cubic Inch/Inches |
| CV | Constant Velocity |
| CVR | Cover |
| CVRSS | Continuously Variable Road Sensing Suspension |
| CVRTD | Continuously Variable Real Time Damping |
| CVT | Continuously Variable Transaxle, Continuously Variable Transmission |
| CWT | Counterweight |
| CYC | Cycle |
| Cyl | Cylinder(s) |
| D | |
| D | Drive, Dark |
| D/CVR | Dust Cover |
| D/EXH | Dual Exhaust |
| D/O | Double Offset |
| DA | Dash |
| DAB | Delayed Accessory Bus |
| dB | Decibels |
| dBA | Decibels on A-weighted Scale |
| dBm | Decibel Meter |
| DC | Direct Current, Duty Cycle |
| DCLR | Decelerate |
| DCM | Door Control Module |
| DDM | Driver Door Module |
| DDN | Deadener |
| DDS | Driver Door (smart) Switch |
| DE | Drive End |
| Dec | December |
| DEC | Digital Electronic Controller |
| Decel | Decelerate |
| Def | Defrost |
| DEFG | Defogger |
| Defog | Defogger |
| DEFR | Defroster |
| Deg | Degrees |
| Deg C | Degrees Celsius |
| DEHYDR | Dehydrator |
| Del | Delivered |
| DEL | Delete |
| DEPR | Depression |
| DERM | Diagnostic Energy Reserve Module |
| Des | Desired |
| DES | Data Encryption Standard |
| Desc | Description |
| DFCO | Deceleration Fuel Cut-Off |
| DFL | Deflector |
| DI | Distributor Ignition |
| Diag | Diagnostic |
| DIAG | Diagonal |
| DIAGN | Diaphragm |
| dia | Diameter |
| DIC | Driver Information Center |
| Diff | Differential |
| Dig | Digit |
| DIM | Dash Integration Module, Dimension |
| DIMR | Dimmer |
| DIR | Direct |
| Dis | Disable |
| DIS | Display |
| DISCH | Discharge |
| Discrim | Discriminate |
| DISCRM | Discriminating |
| Disp | Display |
| DISPL | Displacement |
| DISPR | Dispenser |
| DIST | Distance |
| DISTR | Distributor |
| DIV | Divider |
| DK | Dark |
| DLC | Data Link Connector, Diamond Like Carbon, Diamond Like Coating |
| DLC (S/P) | Data Link Controller (Serial / Parallel) |
| DLVY | Delivery |
| DM | Dome |
| DMCM | Drive Motor Control Module |
| DMG | Damage |
| DMM | Digital Multi-meter |
| DMSDS | Drive Motor Speed and Direction Sensor |
| DMU | Drive Motor Unit |
| DN | Down |
| DNR | Dolby Noise Reduction |
| DNSHFT | Downshift |
| DOC | Document |
| DOHC | Dual Overhead Camshafts |
| Dol | Dolby |
| DPM | Driver Position Module |
| DPNR | Dampener |
| Dr | Door |
| DRL | Daytime Running Lights |
| DRN | Drain |
| DRP | Dynamic Rear Proportion |
| DRVN | Driven |
| Drvr | Driver |
| DSCC | Distance Sensing Cruise Control |
| DSCM | Drivers Seat Control Module |
| DSGN | Design |
| DSL | Diesel |
| DSM | Driver Seat Module |
| DSP | Digital Signal Process |
| DTC | Diagnostic Trouble Code |
| DTNT | Detent |
| DTRNT | Deterrent |
| DVD | Digital Versatile Disc |
| DVTR | Diverter |
| DWG | Drawing |
| Dwn | Down |
| E | |
| E&C | Entertainment & Comfort |
| E/GATE | End Gate |
| E/M | English/Metric |
| EA | Each |
| EBC | Electronic Brake Control |
| EBCM | Electronic Brake Control Module |
| EBM | Electronic Brake Module |
| EBTCM | Electronic Brake and Traction Control Module |
| EC | Electrical Center, Engine Control |
| ECC | Electronic Climate Control |
| ECI | Extended Compressor at Idle |
| ECL | Engine Coolant Level |
| ECM | Engine Control Module, Electronic Control Module |
| Econ | Economy |
| ECS | Emission Control System |
| ECT | Engine Coolant Temperature |
| ECU | Electronic Control Unit |
| EEPROM | Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory |
| EEVIR | Evaporator Equalized Values in Receiver |
| EFE | Early Fuel Evaporation |
| EFI | Electronic Fuel Injection |
| EGR | Exhaust Gas Recirculation |
| EHA | Electo Hydrostatic Actuator |
| EHCU | Electric Hydraulic Control Unit |
| EGR TVV | Exhaust Gas Recirculation Thermal Vacuum Valve |
| EHPS | Electrohydraulic Power Steering |
| EI | Electronic Ignition |
| EJCTR | Ejector |
| EL | Elbow |
| ELAP | Elapsed |
| ELAS | Elastic |
| ELB | Emblem |
| ELC | Electronic Level Control |
| Elec | Electric |
| ELECT | Electrode |
| ELEK | Electronic |
| EMER | Emergency |
| EMF | Electromotive Force |
| EMI | Electromagnetic Interference |
| EMIS | Emission |
| EN | Evaporative Canister |
| ENG | Engine |
| ENGMT | Engagement |
| ENGY | Energy |
| ENGZR | Energizer |
| ENV | Envelope |
| EOP | Engine Oil Pressure |
| EOS | Exhaust Oxygen Sensor |
| EOT | Engine Oil Temperature |
| EPA | Environmental Protection Agency |
| EPR | Exhaust Pressure Regulator |
| EPROM | Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory |
| EPS | Electric Power Steering |
| EQ | Equalizer |
| EQLZR | Equalizer |
| EQUIP | Equipped |
| ESB | Expansion Spring Brake |
| ESC | Electronic Suspension Control |
| ESCUT | Escutcheon |
| ESD | Electrostatic Discharge |
| ESM | Electronic Steering Module |
| ESN | Electronic Serial Number |
| ESO | Engine Shut Off |
| Est | Estimated |
| ETC | Electronic Throttle Control, Electronic Temperature Control, Electronic Timing Control |
| ETCC | Electronic Touch Climate Control |
| ETR | Electronically Tuned Receiver (Radio) |
| ETS | Enhanced Traction System, Enhanced Traction System |
| EV | Electric Vehicle |
| Evap | Evaporator |
| EVAP | Evaporative Emission |
| EVO | Electronic Variable Orifice |
| EVPR | Evaporator |
| EX | Exhaust |
| EXCH | Exchanger |
| EXH | Exhaust |
| EXPDG | Expanding |
| EXPN | Expansion |
| Ext | Extended |
| EXT | External |
| EXTN | Extension |
| EXTR | Exterior |
| EYLT | Eyelet |
| F | |
| °F | Degrees Fahrenheit |
| F | Fahrenheit |
| F/AXL | Front Axle |
| F/CMPT | Front Compartment |
| F/D | Front of Dash |
| F/END | Front End |
| F/FDR | Front Fender |
| F/FLR | Front Floor |
| F/GA | Fuel Gauge |
| F/IDL | Fuel Idle |
| F/INJN | Fuel Injection |
| F/INJR | Fuel Injector |
| F/PMP | Fuel Pump |
| F/RST | Foot Rest |
| F/SEAT | Front Seat |
| F/TNK | Fuel Tank |
| F/TOP | Folding Top |
| F4WD | Full-time Four Wheel Drive |
| FAC | Facing |
| FACT | Factor |
| FC | Fan Control |
| Fdbk | Feedback |
| Feb | February |
| FDC | Fuel Data Center |
| FED | Federal All United States except California |
| FEDS | Fuel Enable Data Stream |
| FEIC | Fuel Economy Integrated Counter |
| FET | Field Effect Transistor |
| FEX | Front End heat exchanger |
| FF | Flexible Fuel |
| FFH | Fuel-Fired Heater |
| FFV | Flexible Fuel Vehicle |
| FI | Fuel Injection |
| FICM | Fuel Injector Control Module |
| FIL | Filler |
| FILA | Filament |
| Filt | Filter |
| FIN | Financial, Finish |
| FL | Front Left |
| FLDG | Folding |
| FLEX | Flexible |
| FLG | Flange |
| FLMBTY | Flammability |
| Flr | Floor |
| FLSHR | Flasher |
| FLTR | Filter |
| FLYWHL | Flywheel |
| FM | Frequency Modulation |
| FMVSS | Federal U.S. Motor Vehicle Safety Standards |
| FNA | Functional Name Address |
| FNM | Functional Name Modifier |
| FORG | Forging |
| FP | Fuel Pump |
| FR | Front Right |
| Freq | Frequency |
| FRICT | Friction |
| FRM | Frame |
| FRM/U | Frame Unit |
| Frnt | Front |
| FRP | Fuel Rail Pressure |
| FRT | Front |
| FSCM | Fuel System Control Module |
| ft | Foot/Feet |
| FT | Fuel Trim |
| FTG | Fitting |
| ft-lb | Foot-Pounds |
| FTP | Fuel Tank Pressure |
| FV | Front View |
| Fwd | Forward |
| F4WD | Full Time Four Wheel Drive |
| 4WAL | Four Wheel Antilock |
| 4WD | Four Wheel Drive |
| FW | Flat Wire |
| FWD | Front Wheel Drive, Forward |
| FWS | Front Wheel Spoiler |
| G | |
| g | Grams, Gravitational Acceleration |
| G/MLDG | Garnish Molding |
| G/NUT | Gearnut |
| GA | Gauge |
| GAL | Gallery |
| gal | Gallon |
| GARN | Garnish |
| gas | Gasoline |
| GCW | Gross Combination Weight |
| GD | Gold |
| GDE | Guide |
| Gen | Generator |
| GL | Gear Lubricant |
| GLZ | Glaze |
| GM | General Motors |
| GM SPO | General Motors Service Parts Operations |
| GN | Green |
| Gnd | Ground |
| GOV | Governor |
| GOVT | Government |
| GPDS | Global Product Description System |
| GPM | Gallons Per Minute |
| GPS | Global Positioning System |
| GR | Gear |
| GRL | Grille |
| GRN | Green |
| GROM | Grommet |
| GRP | Group |
| GRV | Groove |
| GRVD | Grooved |
| GRY | Gray |
| GS | Garage Shift, Gold Stripe |
| GTR | Gutter |
| GUSS | Gusset |
| GVAR | Gross Vehicle Axle Rating |
| GVDP | Global Vehicle Development Process |
| GVL | Gravel |
| GVW | Gross Vehicle Weight |
| GVWR | Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (at ground) |
| GY | Gray |
| H | |
| H | Hydrogen |
| H/C | High Compression |
| H/PLR | Hinge Pillar |
| H/PRF | High Performance |
| H/RST | Head Restraint |
| H/SHLD | Heat Shield |
| H/W | Hardware |
| H2O | Water |
| HARN | Harness |
| HC | Hydrocarbons |
| HCM | Heating Control Module, HVAC Control Module |
| HCP | Hybrid Control Processor |
| HD | Heavy Duty, Head |
| HDC | Heavy Duty Cooling |
| HDL | Handle |
| HDLNG | Headlining |
| HDLP | Headlamp |
| HDR | Header |
| HDV | Heavy Duty Vehicle |
| HDW | Hardware |
| HE | Hinge |
| HEV | Hybrid Electric Vehicle |
| hex | Hexagon, Hexadecimal |
| Hg | Mercury |
| Hi | High |
| Hi Alt | High Altitude |
| HID | High Intensity Discharge (headlamps) |
| Hist | History |
| HLDR | Holder |
| HNGR | Hanger |
| HO2S | Heated Oxygen Sensor |
| HOLDN | Hold Down |
| Horiz | Horizontal |
| HP | Horsepower |
| HPL | High Pressure Liquid |
| HPM | Hybrid Power Module |
| HPS | High Performance System |
| HPV | High Pressure Vapor |
| HPVS | Heat Pump Ventilation System |
| Hr | Hour |
| hrdw | Hardware |
| Hrs | Hours |
| HSG | Housing |
| HT | Heat |
| HTCM | HVAC Thermal Control Module |
| HTD | Heated |
| Htr | Heater |
| HUD | Head Up Display |
| HV | High Voltage, Hybrid Vehicle |
| HVAC | Heater Ventilation Air Conditioning |
| HVACM | Heater Vent Air Conditioning Module |
| HVIL | High Voltage Interlock Loop |
| HVM | Heater Vent Module |
| HVY | Heavy |
| HW | Heated Windshield |
| HWY | Highway |
| HYD | Hydraulic |
| Hz | Hertz |
| I | |
| I/M | Inspection & Maintenance |
| I/O | In/Out, Input/Output |
| I/P | Instrument Panel |
| I/PEC | Instrument Panel Electrical Center |
| I/S | Inside |
| IA | Intake Air |
| IAC | Idle Air Control |
| IAT | Intake Air Temperature |
| IC | Integrated Circuit, Ignition Control |
| ICCS | Integrated Chassis Control System |
| ICDX | Integrated Compact Disc Changer |
| ICM | Ignition Control Module |
| ICS | Integrated Chassis System |
| ID | Identification, Inside Diameter, Identifier |
| IDI | Integrated Direct Ignition |
| IEA | Impact Energy Absorber |
| IFF | Injection Fuel Filter |
| IGBT | Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor |
| ign | Ignition |
| ILC | Idle Load Compensator |
| Illum | Illumination |
| IMDX | Integrated Mini Disc Changer |
| Immo | Immobilizer |
| IMP | Impact |
| IMRC | Intake Manifold Runner Control |
| IMT | Intake Manifold Tuning |
| In | Inch/Inches |
| Inadv | Inadvertent |
| Inc | Increment |
| Incand | Incandescent |
| INCLR | Intercooler |
| IND | Indictor |
| Infl | Inflatable |
| INFLR | Inflator |
| Info | Information |
| Init | Initial |
| Inj | Injector |
| INJN | Injection |
| INJR | Injector |
| INL | Inlet |
| INR | Inner |
| INS | Insert |
| INSL | Insulator |
| INSP | Inspection |
| inst | Instantaneous, Instant |
| INST | Instrument |
| INSTL | Install |
| INSTR | Instruction |
| Int | Interior |
| INT | Intake |
| IP | Instrument Panel |
| IPC | Instrument Panel Cluster |
| IPCM | Instrument Panel Cluster Module |
| IPG | Instrument Panel Glove box |
| IPL | Instrument Panel, Lower |
| IPM | Instrument Panel Module |
| IPR | Instrument Panel Retainer |
| IPU | Instrument Panel, Upper |
| IRVM | Inside Rear View Mirror |
| IRVSM | Inside Rear View Sensing Mirror |
| ISC | Idle Speed Control |
| ISCM | Idle Speed Control Motor |
| ISG | Idle Speed Governor |
| ISM | Input Switch Module |
| Iso | Isolation |
| ISO | International Standards Organization |
| ISP | Integrated Spark Plug, Internet Service Provider |
| ISS | Input Speed Shaft, Input Shaft Speed |
| ITCM | Integrated Transmission Control Module |
| IVED | Integrated Vehicle Electrical Design |
| IVER | Integration Vehicle Engineering Release |
| K | |
| K/UP | Kick Up |
| KAM | Keep Alive Memory |
| KDD | Keyboard Display Driver |
| Kg | Kilogram |
| Kg/h | Kilograms per Hour |
| KHz | Kilohertz |
| km | Kilometer |
| Km/h | Kilometers per Hour |
| Km/l | Kilometers per Liter |
| KNU | Knuckle |
| kPa | Kilopascals |
| KS | Knock Sensor |
| kV | Kilovolts |
| L | |
| L | Liter, Light, Low |
| L/GATE | Lift Gate |
| L/PLR | Lock Pillar |
| L/SLIP | Limited Slip |
| L4 | Four Cylinder Engine, In-Line |
| L6 | Six-Cylinder Engine, In-Line |
| LAB | Laboratory |
| LAM | Laminate |
| LAT | Latch |
| LATL | Lateral |
| lb | Pound |
| lb ft | Pound Feet Torque |
| lb in | Pound Inch Torque |
| LBL | Label |
| LBS. FT. | pounds foot |
| LBS. IN. | pounds inch |
| LCD | Liquid Crystal Display |
| LCG | Lacing |
| LCM | Lighting Control Module |
| LD | Light Duty |
| LDCL | Left Door Closed Locking |
| LDCM | Left Door Control Module |
| LDGV | Ledge |
| LDM | Lamp Driver Module |
| Lduty | Light Duty |
| LED | Light Emitting Diode |
| LEV | Low Emissions Vehicle |
| LF | Left Front |
| LFTR | Lifter |
| LGM | Lift Gate Module |
| LGT | Light |
| LGTDNL | Longitudinal |
| LIC | License |
| LIMS | Limit |
| LIQ | Liquid |
| LK | Lock |
| LKG | Locking |
| LMD | Left Mid Door |
| LMTNG | Limiting |
| LNG | Lining |
| LNKG | Linkage |
| LNR | Liner |
| Lo | Low |
| LOC | Location |
| LOCR | Locator |
| LP | Lamp |
| LPG | Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Propane) |
| LPS | Low Pressure Sensor |
| LPTW | Low Tire Pressure Warning |
| lm | Lumens |
| LR | Left Rear |
| LRD | Left Rear Door |
| Lrn | Learn |
| Lt | Left |
| LT | Light Truck, Long Term, Lead Time |
| LTPI | Low Tire Pressure Indicator |
| LTPW | Low Tire Pressure Warning |
| LTPWS | Low Tire Pressure Warning System |
| LTR | Letter |
| LUB | Lubricant |
| LUGG | Luggage |
| LUV | Louver |
| Lvl | Level |
| LVL | Level |
| LVLG | Leveling |
| LVR | Lever |
| LWB | Long Wheel Base |
| LWR | Lower |
| M | |
| M/C | Mixture Control |
| M/CYL | Master Cylinder |
| M/FUNC | Multifunction |
| M/PORT | Multiport |
| M/T | Manual Transmission |
| M/TRNS | Manual Transmission |
| MAF | Mass Air Flow |
| MAFS | Mass Air Flow Sensor |
| MAG | Magnetic |
| MAINT | Maintenance |
| Malf | Malfunction |
| MALL | Multifunction Alarm Lighting and Locking |
| Man | Manual |
| MANIF | Manifold |
| Manufact | Manufactures |
| MAP | Manifold Absolute Pressure |
| MAPS | Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor |
| Mar | March |
| MAS | Master |
| MAT | Manifold Absolute Temperature, Manifold Air Temperature |
| MATL | Material |
| MATLSPEC | Material Specification |
| Max | Maximum |
| MBOM | Manufacturing Bill Of Materials |
| MCHG | Machining |
| MCU | Microprocessor Control Unit |
| MD | Mini Disk |
| MDL | Module |
| MDP | Manifold Differential Pressure |
| MDX | Mini Disk Changer |
| Med | Medium |
| MEDLN | Medallion |
| Mem | Memory |
| MET | Metal |
| MFI | Multiport Fuel Injection |
| Mgmt | Management |
| mi | Miles |
| MIC | Microphone |
| Mid | Midrange |
| MIL | Malfunction Indicator Lamp, Military |
| min | Minimum |
| Min | Minute |
| MIN | Mobile Identification Number |
| MIR | Mirror |
| MIX | Mixture |
| MKR | Marker |
| mL | Milliliter |
| mm | Millimeter |
| mm3 | cubic millimeter |
| mmhg | millimeters of Mercury |
| MMM | Memory Mirror Module |
| Mod | Module |
| MOD | Modulator |
| Mon, MON | Monitor |
| MOT | Motor |
| MPG | Miles per Gallon |
| MPH | Miles per Hour |
| ms | Millisecond |
| MSEC | Millisecond |
| Msg | Message |
| MSM | Memory Seat Module |
| MST | Manifold Surface Temperature |
| MSTRE | Moisture |
| MSVA | Magnetic Steering Variable Assist, Magnasteer® |
| MT | Manual Transmission/Transaxle, Mount |
| MTG | Mounting |
| Mtr | Motor |
| MTR | Meter |
| MTRG | Metering |
| MUFF | Muffler |
| Mult | Multiple |
| Mux | Multiplex(-ing, -or) |
| MV | Megavolt |
| mV | Millivolt |
| N | |
| N | Neutral |
| N/PLT | Name Plate |
| NA | Natural |
| NAES | North American Export Sales |
| Nav | Navigation |
| Nb | Niobium |
| NC | Normally Closed |
| NDH | Navigation Display Head |
| NDL | Needle |
| NEG | Negative |
| NEU | Neutral |
| Ni | Nickel |
| NI | Neutral Idle |
| Ni-CD | Nickel-Cadmium |
| Ni-Ion | Nickel-Ion battery |
| NiMH | Nickel Metal Hydride |
| NIP | Nipple |
| NLGI | National Lubricating Grease Institute |
| Y | Newton-meter Torque |
| NO | Normally Open |
| no. | Number |
| NOCONTAM | No contamination |
| Nov | November |
| NOx | Oxides of Nitrogen |
| NOZ | Nozzle |
| NPTC | National Pipe Thread Coarse |
| NPTF | National Pipe Thread Fine |
| NR | Noise Reduction |
| NTC | Notice |
| NOVRAM | Non-Volatile Random Access Memory |
| NV | Night Vision |
| NVRAM | Non-Volatile (static) Random Access Memory |
| O | |
| O/M | Owner's Manual |
| O2 | Oxygen |
| O2S | Oxygen Sensor |
| OAT | Outside Air Temperature |
| OBD | On-Board Diagnostics |
| OBD II | On-Board Diagnostics Second Generation |
| OBPA | Off Board Programming Adapter |
| OC | Oxidation Catalytic |
| OCC | Occupant |
| OCS | Opportunity Charge Station |
| Oct | October |
| OD | Outside Diameter |
| ODM | Output Drive Module |
| ODO | Odometer |
| OE | Original Equipment |
| OEM | Original Equipment Manufacturer |
| OG | Orange |
| OHC | Overhead Camshaft |
| Ω | Ohm |
| OL | Open Loop, Out of Limits |
| OM | Owners Manual |
| ONS | OnStar |
| ORC | Oxidation Reduction Catalytic |
| Orig | Original |
| ORN | Orange |
| ORVR | On-Board Refueling Vapor Recovery |
| OSC | Oxygen Storage Capacity |
| OSRVM | Out Side Rear View Mirror |
| OSS | Output Shaft Speed |
| Overtemp | Overtemperature |
| oz | Ounce(s) |
| P | |
| P | Park |
| P/B | Power Brake |
| P/BUT | Push-button |
| P/GR | Pinion gear |
| P/N | Part Number |
| P/S | Power steering |
| P/SEAT | Passenger seat |
| P/W | Power window |
| PA | Public address |
| PAG | Polyalkylene Glycol |
| PAIR | Pulsed Air Injection Reactor |
| PARK | Parking |
| Parms | Parameters |
| PASG | Passage |
| PASS, PSGR | Passenger |
| PASS-Key® | Personalized Automotive Security System |
| PATT | Pattern |
| PC | Pressure Control |
| PCB | Printed Circuit Board |
| PCM | Powertrain Control Module |
| PCMCIA | Personal Computer Memory Card International (or Industry) Association |
| PCS | Pressure Control Solenoid |
| PCV | Positive Crankcase Ventilation |
| PDIF | Pressure Differential |
| PDM | Passenger Door Module |
| PDS | Passenger Door Switch |
| PEB | Power Electronics Bay |
| PED | Pedal |
| Perf | Performance |
| Phn | Phone |
| PID | Parameter Identification |
| PILO | Pillow |
| PIM | Power Inverter Module |
| PIN | Personal Identification Number |
| PIT | Pitman |
| PIV | Pivot |
| PK | Pink |
| PKG | Package |
| PKT | |
| PLGR | Plunger |
| PLL | Phase Locked Loop |
| PLNM | Plenum |
| PLNT | Planetary |
| PLR | Pillar |
| PLT | Plate |
| PLTF | Platform |
| PLYR | Player |
| PM | Permanent Magnet Generator |
| PMV | Pressure Modulator Valve |
| PN | Part Number |
| PNDLM | Pendulum |
| PNK | Pink |
| PNL | Panel |
| PNP | Park/Neutral Position |
| PNT | Pointer |
| POA | Pilot Operated Absolute Valve |
| POS | Positive, Position |
| POT | Potentiometer Variable Resistor |
| PPAH | Parallel Power Assist Hybrid |
| PPL | Purple |
| PPM | Parts per Million |
| PPS | Passenger Presence Sensing |
| PREDLVY | Predelivery |
| PRES | Present |
| PRESS | Pressure |
| PRESS REG | Pressure Regulator |
| Preten | Pretensioner |
| Prev | Previous |
| PREV | Preventive |
| PRGM | Program |
| PRIM | Primary |
| PRNDL | Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive, Low |
| PROC | Process |
| PROCD | Procedure |
| Prog | Program |
| PROGMR | Programmer |
| PROM | Programmable Read Only Memory |
| PROP | Propeller |
| PROPN | Proportion |
| PROTN | Protection |
| PROTR | Protector |
| PROTV | Protective |
| PS | Power Steering |
| PSA | Power Switch Assembly |
| PSC | Power Steering Controller |
| PSCM | Power Steering Control Module, Passenger Seat Control Module, Power Seat Control Module |
| PSD | Power Sliding Door |
| Psgr | Passenger |
| PSI | Pounds per Square Inch |
| psia | Pounds per Square Inch Absolute |
| PSIG | Pounds per Square Inch Gauge |
| PSIR | Passenger Supplemental Inflatable Restraint |
| PSIV | Passive |
| PSM | Passenger Seat Module |
| PSP | Power Steering Pressure |
| PSTN | Piston |
| pt | Pint |
| PTC | Positive Temperature Coefficient |
| PTCM | Powertrain Control Module |
| PTO | Power Take-Off |
| PU | Purple |
| PUB | Pick Up Box |
| PUBX | Pickup box |
| PUL | Pulley |
| PULDN | Pull-down |
| PW | Power Windows |
| PWM | Pulse Width Modulated |
| PWR | Power |
| PWRT | Powertrain |
| PZM | Platform Zone Module |
| Q | |
| Q/PNL | Quarter Panel |
| Q/WDO | Quarter Window |
| QDM | Quad Driver Module |
| qt | Quart(s) |
| QTR | Quarter |
| R | |
| R | Reverse |
| R/AXL | Rear Axle |
| R/CMPT | Rear Compartment |
| R/CON | Remote Control |
| R/D | Rear Door |
| R/END | Rear End |
| R/FLR | Rear Floor |
| R/FDR | Rear Fender |
| R/GR | Rear Gear |
| R/MLDG | Reveal Molding |
| R/Q | Rear Quarter |
| R/RL | Roof Rail |
| R/SEAT | Rear Seat |
| R/TOP | Removable Top |
| R/WDO | Rear Window |
| R-12 | Refrigerant-12 |
| R-134a | Refrigerant-134a |
| RAC | Remote Accessory Control(ler) |
| RAD | Radiator |
| RAM | Random Access Memory, Non-permanent memory device, memory contents are lost when power is removed. |
| Ran | Random |
| RAP | Retained Accessory Power |
| RAV | Remote Activation Verification |
| RBND | Rebound |
| RCC | Rear Climate Control |
| RCPT | Receptacle |
| RCVG | Receiving |
| RCVR | Receiver |
| RCVY | Recovery |
| RCDLR | Remote Control Door Lock Receiver |
| RD | Red |
| RDCM | Right Door Control Module |
| RDCN | Reduction |
| RDCR | Reducer |
| RDG | Reading |
| RDM | Rear Door Module |
| RDO | Radio |
| RDS | Radio Display System |
| Rec | Receive |
| Recep | Receptable |
| Recirc | Recirculation |
| Recl | Recline |
| RECL | Recliner |
| RECRG | Recirculating |
| Ref | Reference |
| REFL | Reflector |
| REFLTY | Reflectivity |
| Refrig | Refrigeration |
| REFRIG | Refrigerant |
| REG | Regulator or Regulated |
| Regen | Regeneration or Regenerate |
| REINF | Reinforcement |
| REL | Release |
| REM | Remote |
| REMAN | Remanufacture |
| REPL | Replace |
| Req | Requisition |
| REQ | Request |
| REQT | Requirement |
| RES | Resistor |
| Resist | Resistance |
| RESO | Resonator |
| RESV | Reserve |
| Resync | Resynchronize |
| RET | Retainer |
| RETR | Retractor |
| Rev | Reverse |
| REVBR | Reverberator |
| REVLDT | Revalidation |
| REX | Rear Exchanger |
| RIM | Rear Integration Module |
| RF | Right Front, Radio Frequency, Roof |
| RFA | Remote Function Actuation |
| RFI | Radio Frequency Interference |
| RFWS | Right Front Wheel Speed |
| RGTRN | Registration |
| RH | Right Hand |
| RIM | Radio Interface Module, Rear Integration Module |
| RIV | Rivet |
| RKE | Remote Keyless Entry |
| RKR | Rocker |
| RL | Rail |
| RLF | Relief |
| RLR | Roller |
| RLY | Relay |
| RMD | Right Mid Door |
| RND | Round |
| ROM | Read Only Memory, Permanent memory device, memory contents are retained when power is removed. |
| ROS | Roll Over Sensor |
| ROT | Rotor |
| RPA | Rear Parking Assist |
| RPM | Revolutions per Minute Engine Speed |
| RPO | Regular Production Option |
| RPR | Repair |
| RPRT | Report |
| RR | Right Rear, Rear |
| RRD | Rear Right Door |
| RSA | Rear Seat Audio |
| RSG | Radio Speaker Grill |
| RSR | Riser |
| RSS | Road Sensing Suspension |
| RST | Restraint |
| RSTN | Restriction |
| RSTR | Restrictor |
| RSVR | Reservoir |
| RT | Right |
| RTC | Real Time Clock |
| RTD | Real Time Damping |
| RTN | Return |
| RTT | Reconfigurable Telltale |
| RTV | Room Temperature Vulcanizing Sealer |
| RU | Rust |
| RVC | Regulated Voltage Control (sometimes Controller) |
| RVHSM | Rear Vented Heated Seat Module |
| RVL | Reveal |
| RVS | Remote Vehicle Start |
| RWAL | Rear Wheel Antilock |
| RWD | Rear Wheel Drive |
| RWS | Rear Wheel Steering |
| S | |
| s | Second(s) |
| S/ABS | Shock absorber |
| S/D | Side door |
| S/GR | Steering Gear |
| S/KNU | Steering Knuckle |
| S/LP | Stop lamp |
| S/MBR | Side member |
| S/PNL | Side panel |
| S/RL | Side rail |
| S/S | Sunshade |
| S/STR | Sealing strip |
| S/W | Software |
| SAE | Society of Automotive Engineers |
| SAF | Safety |
| SAS | Steering Angle Sensor |
| SBM | Standard Body Module |
| SC | Supercharger, Sports Coupe |
| SCAV | Scavenging |
| SCB | Supercharger Bypass |
| SCE | Source |
| SCLCM | Steering Column Lock Control Module |
| SCM | Seat Control Module |
| SCRN | Screen |
| SCTR | Sector |
| SCV | Speed Controlled Volume |
| SDL | Serial Data Link |
| SDM | Sensing and Diagnostic Module |
| SDR | Sender |
| Sec | Second(s) |
| SECD | Secondary |
| SECT | Section |
| SEL | Selector |
| SEN | Sensor |
| SEO | Special Equipment Option |
| Sep | September |
| SEP | Separator |
| Seq | Sequence |
| SEQ | Sequential |
| Ser | Serial |
| SERV | Service |
| SF | Spot face |
| SFI | Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection |
| SGM | Shanghai General Motors |
| SH | Sheet |
| SHF | Shaft |
| SHFT | Shift |
| SHK | Shock |
| SHKL | Shackle |
| SHLD | Shield |
| SHLDR | Shoulder |
| SHLF | Shelf |
| SHPG | Shipping |
| SHRD | Shroud |
| SI | Side, Spark Ignition |
| SI | System International Modern Version of Metric System |
| SIAB | Side Impact Air Bag |
| SIG | Signal |
| SIL | Silencer |
| SIR | Supplemental Inflatable Restraint |
| SIS | Side Impact Sensor |
| SK | Skirt |
| SLA | Short/Long Arm Suspension |
| SLDG | Sliding |
| SLDR | Solder |
| SLEV | Sleeve |
| SM | Small |
| SMCC | Stepper Motor Cruise Control |
| SNBR | Snubber |
| SND | Sound |
| SNFR | Snuffer |
| SO2 | Sulfur Dioxide |
| SOC | Socket |
| SOH | State Of Health |
| SOL | Solenoid |
| SOLV | Solvent |
| SP | Splice Pack |
| S/P | Series/Parallel |
| SPA | Spare |
| SPCHG | Supercharger |
| SPCR | Spacer |
| SPD | Speed |
| SPDL | Spindle |
| SPEC | Specification |
| SPECD | Specified |
| SPEEDO | Speedometer |
| SPH | Splash |
| SPHER | Spherical |
| SPI | Serial Peripheral Interface |
| SPKR | Speaker |
| SPKT | Sprocket |
| SPLG | Spark plug |
| SPLP | Spot Lamp |
| SPLR | Spoiler |
| SPLTR | Splitter |
| SPLY | Supply |
| SPO | Service Parts Operations |
| SPR | Spring |
| SPS | Service Programming System, Speed Signal |
| SPWELD | Specified welds |
| sq ft, ft2 | Square Foot/Feet |
| sq in, in2 | Square Inch/Inches |
| SR | Silver |
| SRC | Service Ride Control |
| SRI | Service Reminder Indicator |
| SRS | Supplemental Restraint System |
| SRV | Servo |
| SS | Shift Solenoid, Speed Signal, Super Sport |
| SSE | Super Sport Edition |
| SSR | Super Sports Roadster |
| SSS (S3) | Speed Sensitive Steering |
| SSV | Shift Solenoid Valve |
| ST | Scan Tool, Seat |
| STA | Stationary |
| STAB | Stabilizer |
| STAT | Stator |
| STCHG | Stitching |
| STD | Standard |
| Stdby | Standby |
| STFNR | Stiffener |
| STID | Station Identification Station ID |
| STKR | Striker |
| STL | Service Transmission Lamp |
| STNR | Strainer |
| STOR | Storage |
| STOW | Stowage |
| STPL | Staple |
| STR | Strip |
| STRG | Steering |
| STRGR | Stringer |
| STRP | Strap |
| STRPE | Stripe |
| STRTR | Starter |
| S4WD | Selectable Four-Wheel Drive |
| SUC | Suction |
| SUP | Supplement |
| SUPPR | Suppressor |
| SUPT | Support |
| SURF | Surface |
| SUSP | Suspension |
| SUV | Sport Utility Vehicle |
| SV | Side view |
| SVS | Service Vehicle Soon |
| Sw | Switch |
| SWB | Short Wheel Base |
| SWC | Steering Wheel Controls |
| Switz | Switzerland |
| SWIV | Swivel |
| SWPS | Steering Wheel Position Sensor |
| SYN | Synchronizer |
| Sync | Synchronize |
| SYS | System |
| T | |
| T&T | Tilt & telescope |
| T/BLK | Terminal block |
| T/CV | Torque converter |
| T/GA | Temperature gauge |
| T/LP | Tail lamp |
| T/PLYR | Tape player |
| T/PNL | Trim panel |
| T/SIG | Turn signal |
| T/V | Throttle valve |
| TA | Traffic Announcement |
| TAC | Throttle Actuator Control |
| TACH | Tachometer |
| TACM | Throttle Actuator Control Module |
| TAP | Transmission Adaptive Pressure, Throttle Adaptive Pressure, Tapping |
| TARP | Tarpaulin |
| TAS | Trap Alert System |
| TAV | Transmission Adaptive Volume |
| TBC | Truck Body Controller |
| TBI | Throttle Body Fuel Injection |
| TC | Turbocharger, Transmission Control |
| TCC | Torque Converter Clutch |
| TCCM | Transfer Case Control Module |
| TCM | Traction Control Module, Transmission Control Module |
| TCS | Traction Control System |
| TCSCM | Transfer Case Shift Control Module |
| TDC | Top Dead Center |
| TEL | Telephone |
| Tele | Telescope |
| TEMP | Temperature |
| TEMPL | Template |
| TENS | Tension |
| TENSR | Tensioner |
| TERM | Terminal |
| TFP | Transmission Fluid Pressure |
| TFT | Transmission Fluid Temperature |
| THD | Thread |
| THERM | Thermostat |
| THM | Turbo Hydra-Matic |
| THNR | Thinner |
| THR | Thrust |
| THROT | Throttle |
| TIM | Tire Inflation Monitoring, Tire Inflation Module |
| TIS | Techline Information System |
| TK | Tank |
| TL | Tubeless, Teal |
| TLA | Tail Lamp |
| TLSCP | Telescope |
| TMG | Timing |
| TMPRY | Temporary |
| TN | Tan |
| TOC | Transmission Oil Cooler |
| TOL | Tolerance |
| TORQ | Torque |
| TORS | Torsion |
| TP | Throttle Position |
| TPA | Terminal Positive Assurance |
| TPIM | Traction Power Inverter Module |
| TPM | Tire Pressure Monitoring, Tire Pressure Monitor |
| TQ | Torque, Turquoise |
| TR | Transmission Range, Trim |
| Trac | Traction |
| TRACT | Traction |
| TRANS | Transmission |
| Transp | Transponder |
| Transx | Transaxle |
| TRFER | Transfer |
| Trk | Truck |
| TRK | Track |
| TRLR | Trailer |
| TRUN | Trunnion |
| TSD | Time speed distance |
| TSS | Turbine Shaft Speed |
| TSTR | Tester |
| TT | Tell Tail lamp, Tube type |
| TTM | Tilt & Telescope Module |
| TUMB | Tumbler |
| TUN | Tunnel |
| TURB | Turbine |
| TURBO | Turbocharger |
| TV | Throttle Valve |
| TVRS | Television and Radio Suppression |
| TVV | Thermal Vacuum Valve |
| TWC | Three Way Converter Catalytic |
| TWR | Tower |
| Twtr | Tweeter |
| TWC+OC | Three Way + Oxidation Converter Catalytic |
| TXV | Thermal Expansion Valve |
| U | |
| U/B | Underbody |
| U/HOOD | Underhood |
| U/SEAT | Underseat |
| U/V | Under vehicle |
| UART | Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter |
| UBEC | Underhood Bussed Electrical Center |
| U/H | Underhood |
| U/HEC | Underhood Electrical Center |
| U-joint | Universal Joint |
| UJT | Universal joint |
| UND | Under |
| Unlk | Unlock |
| UPR | Upper |
| UPSHFT | Upshift |
| UTD | Universal Theft Deterrent |
| UV | Ultraviolet |
| V | |
| V | Volt(s), Voltage |
| V6 | Six-Cylinder Engine, V-Type |
| V8 | Eight-Cylinder Engine, V-Type |
| Vac | Vacuum |
| VAC | Vehicle Access Code |
| VATS | Vehicle Anti-Theft System |
| VCIM | Vehicle Communication Interface Mode |
| VCM | Vehicle Control Module |
| V dif | Voltage Difference |
| VDOT | Variable Displacement Orifice Tube |
| VDV | Vacuum Delay Valve |
| vel | Velocity |
| VES | Variable Effort Steering |
| VF | Vacuum Fluorescent |
| VIO | Violet |
| VIN | Vehicle Identification Number |
| VLR | Voltage Loop Reserve |
| VMV | Vacuum Modulator Valve |
| VR | Voltage Regulator |
| V ref | Voltage Reference |
| VSES | Vehicle Stability Enhancement System |
| VSS | Vehicle Speed Sensor |
| VT | Violet |
| W | |
| w/ | With |
| W/B | Wheel Base |
| WH | White |
| WHL | Wheel |
| WHT | White |
| w/o | Without |
| WOT | Wide Open Throttle |
| W/P | Water Pump |
| W/S | Windshield |
| WSS | Wheel Speed Sensor |
| WU-OC | Warm Up Oxidation Converter Catalytic |
| WU-TWC | Warm Up Three-Way Converter Catalytic |
| X | |
| X-valve | Expansion Valve |
| Y | |
| yd | Yard(s) |
| YE | Yellow |
| YEL | Yellow |