|
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
|
|
AI
|
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
|
Traction control
|
|
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
|
Panel
|
|
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 Lamps
|
|
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
|
Support
|
|
CASE
|
Crankshaft Angle Sense Error
|
|
Cass
|
Cassette
|
|
CAV
|
Holes
|
|
CBL
|
Cable
|
|
CC
|
Coast Clutch, Climate Control
|
|
cm
3
|
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
|
Clean-up
|
|
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
|
Alignment
|
|
CONN
|
Connector
|
|
Const
|
Constant
|
|
CONT
|
Control
|
|
CONTAM
|
Contamination
|
|
CONV
|
Converter
|
|
COOL
|
Coolant
|
|
COR
|
Cornering
|
|
CORP
|
Corporation
|
|
COT
|
Cotter
|
|
CPA
|
Connector Position Assurance
|
|
CPLG
|
Clutch
|
|
CPLY
|
Capillary
|
|
CPN
|
Clutch
|
|
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
|
Counterbalance
|
|
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
|
Defrost
|
|
Defog
|
Defrost
|
|
DEFR
|
Defrost
|
|
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
|
Troubleshooting
|
|
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
|
Draining Procedure
|
|
Discrim
|
Discriminate
|
|
DISCRM
|
Discriminating
|
|
Disp
|
Display
|
|
DISPL
|
Displacement
|
|
DISPR
|
Dispenser
|
|
DIST
|
Range
|
|
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 Multimeter
|
|
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 proportioning
|
|
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
|
Theft Deterrent
|
|
DVD
|
Digital Versatile Disc
|
|
DVTR
|
Diverter
|
|
DWG
|
Drawing
|
|
Down
|
Down
|
|
E
|
|
E&C
|
Entertainment & Comfort
|
|
E/GATE
|
Rear Liftgate
|
|
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
|
Symbol
|
|
ELC
|
Electronic Level Control
|
|
Elec
|
Electric
|
|
ELECT
|
Electrode
|
|
ELEK
|
Electronic
|
|
EMER
|
Emergency
|
|
EMF
|
Electromotive Force
|
|
EMI
|
Electromagnetic Interference
|
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EMIS
|
Emission
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EN
|
Evaporative Canister
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ENG
|
Engine
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ENGMT
|
Enabling
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ENGY
|
Energy
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ENGZR
|
Amplifier
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ENV
|
Envelope
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EOP
|
Engine Oil Pressure
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EOS
|
Exhaust Oxygen Sensor
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EOT
|
Engine Oil Temperature
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EPA
|
Environmental Protection Agency
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EPR
|
Exhaust Pressure Regulator
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EPROM
|
Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
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EPS
|
Electric Power Steering
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EQ
|
Equalizer
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EQLZR
|
Equalizer
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EQUIP
|
Equipped
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ESB
|
Expansion Spring Brake
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ESC
|
Electronic Suspension Control
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ESCUT
|
Escutcheon
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ESD
|
Electrostatic Discharge
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ESM
|
Electronic Control Unit
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ESN
|
Electronic Serial Number
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ESO
|
Engine Shut Off
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Est
|
Estimated
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ETC
|
Electronic Throttle Control, Electronic Temperature Control, Electronic Timing Control
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ETCC
|
Electronic Touch Climate Control
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ETR
|
Electronically Tuned Receiver (Radio)
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ETS
|
Enhanced Traction System, Enhanced Traction System
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EV
|
Electric Vehicle
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EVAP
|
Evaporator
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EVAP
|
Evaporative Emission
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EVO
|
Electronic Variable Orifice
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EVPR
|
Evaporator
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EX
|
Exhaust
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EXCH
|
Exchanger
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EXH
|
Exhaust
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EXPDG
|
Expanding
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EXPN
|
Expansion
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Ext
|
Extended
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EXT
|
External
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EXTN
|
Extension
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EXTR
|
Outer
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EYLT
|
Eyelet
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F
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°F
|
Degrees Fahrenheit
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F
|
Fahrenheit
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F/AXL
|
Front Axle
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F/CMPT
|
Front Compartment
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F/D
|
Front of Dash
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F/END
|
Front End
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F/FDR
|
Front Fender
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F/FLR
|
Front Floor
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F/GA
|
Fuel Gauge
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F/IDL
|
Fuel Idle
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F/INJN
|
Fuel Injection
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F/INJR
|
Fuel Injector
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F/PMP
|
Fuel Pump
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F/RST
|
Foot Rest
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F/SEAT
|
Front Seat
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F/TNK
|
Fuel Tank
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F/TOP
|
Folding Top
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F4WD
|
Full-time Four Wheel Drive
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FAC
|
Facing
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FACT
|
Factor
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FC
|
Fan Control
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Fdbk
|
Feedback
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Feb
|
February
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FDC
|
Fuel Data Center
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FED
|
Federal All United States except California
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FEDS
|
Fuel Enable Data Stream
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FEIC
|
Fuel Economy Integrated Counter
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FET
|
Field Effect Transistor
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FEX
|
Front End heat exchanger
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FF
|
Flexible Fuel
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FFH
|
Fuel-Fired Heater
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FFV
|
Flexible Fuel Vehicle
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FI
|
Fuel Injection
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FICM
|
Fuel Injector Control Module
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FIL
|
Filler
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FILA
|
Filament
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Filt
|
Filter
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FIN
|
Financial, Finish
|
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FL
|
Front Left
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FLDG
|
Folding
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FLEX
|
Flexible
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FLG
|
Flange
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FLMBTY
|
Flammability
|
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Flr
|
Floor
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FLSHR
|
Flasher
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FLTR
|
Filter
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FLYWHL
|
Flywheel
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FM
|
Frequency Modulation
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FMVSS
|
Federal U.S. Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
|
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FNA
|
Functional Name Address
|
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FNM
|
Functional Name Modifier
|
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FORG
|
Forging
|
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FP
|
Fuel Pump
|
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FR
|
Front Right
|
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Freq
|
Frequency
|
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FRICT
|
Friction
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FRM
|
Frame
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FRM/U
|
Frame Unit
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Frnt
|
Front
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FRP
|
Fuel Rail Pressure
|
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FRT
|
Front
|
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FSCM
|
Fuel System Control Module
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|
ft
|
Foot/Feet
|
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FT
|
Fuel Trim
|
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FTG
|
Fitting
|
|
ft-lb
|
Foot-Pounds
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FTP
|
Fuel Tank Pressure
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FV
|
Front View
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Fwd
|
Forward
|
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F4WD
|
Full Time Four Wheel Drive
|
|
4WAL
|
Four Wheel Antilock
|
|
4WD
|
Four Wheel Drive
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FW
|
Flat Wire
|
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FWD
|
Front Wheel Drive, Forward
|
|
FWS
|
Front Wheel Spoiler
|
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G
|
|
g
|
Grams, Gravitational Acceleration
|
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G/MLDG
|
Garnish Molding
|
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G/NUT
|
Gearnut
|
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GA
|
Gauge
|
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GAL
|
Gallery
|
|
gal
|
Gallon
|
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GARN
|
Garnish
|
|
gas
|
Gasoline
|
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GCW
|
Gross Combination Weight
|
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GD
|
Gold
|
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GDE
|
Steering
|
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Gen
|
Generator
|
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GL
|
Gear Lubricant
|
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GLZ
|
Glaze
|
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GM
|
General Motors
|
|
GM SPO
|
General Motors Service Parts Operations
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GN
|
Green
|
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Gnd
|
Ground
|
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GOV
|
Governor
|
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GOVT
|
Government
|
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GPDS
|
Global Product Description System
|
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GPM
|
Gallons Per Minute
|
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GPS
|
Global Positioning System
|
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GR
|
Gear
|
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GRL
|
Grille
|
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GRN
|
Green
|
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GROM
|
Grommet
|
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GRP
|
Cluster
|
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GRV
|
Groove
|
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GRVD
|
Grooved
|
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GRY
|
Gray
|
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GS
|
Garage Shift, Gold Stripe
|
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GTR
|
Gutter
|
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GUSS
|
Gusset
|
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GVAR
|
Gross Vehicle Axle Rating
|
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GVDP
|
Global Vehicle Development Process
|
|
GVL
|
Gravel
|
|
GVW
|
Gross Vehicle Weight
|
|
GVWR
|
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (at ground)
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GY
|
Gray
|
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H
|
|
H
|
Hydrogen
|
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H/C
|
High Compression
|
|
H/PLR
|
Hinge Pillar
|
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H/PRF
|
High Performance
|
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H/RST
|
Head Restraint
|
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H/SHLD
|
Heat Shield
|
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H/W
|
Hardware
|
|
H2O
|
Water
|
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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
|
Headliner
|
|
HDLP
|
Headlamps
|
|
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
|
Support
|
|
HNGR
|
Support
|
|
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
|
Case
|
|
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
|
Inner
|
|
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
|
Lighting
|
|
IMDX
|
Integrated Mini Disc Changer
|
|
Immo
|
Immobilizer
|
|
IMP
|
Impact
|
|
IMRC
|
Intake Manifold Runner Control
|
|
IMT
|
Intake Manifold Tuning
|
|
In
|
Inch/Inches
|
|
Inadv
|
Inadvertent
|
|
Inc
|
Surge
|
|
Incand
|
Incandescent
|
|
INCLR
|
Intercooler
|
|
IND
|
Indictor
|
|
Infl
|
Airbag
|
|
INFLR
|
Inflator
|
|
Info
|
Information
|
|
Init
|
Initial
|
|
Inj
|
Injector
|
|
INJN
|
Injection
|
|
INJR
|
Injector
|
|
INL
|
Inlet
|
|
INR
|
Inner
|
|
INS
|
Insert
|
|
INSL
|
Insulator
|
|
INSP
|
Check
|
|
inst
|
Instantaneous, Instant
|
|
INST
|
Dash
|
|
INSTL
|
Install
|
|
INSTR
|
Instruction
|
|
Int
|
Inner
|
|
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
|
Rear Liftgate
|
|
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
|
Length
|
|
LIC
|
License
|
|
LIMS
|
Border
|
|
LIQ
|
Liquid
|
|
LK
|
Lock
|
|
LKG
|
Locking
|
|
LMD
|
Left Mid Door
|
|
LMTNG
|
Border
|
|
LNG
|
Facing
|
|
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
|
Refinishing
|
|
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
|
Engine
|
|
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
|
Engine
|
|
MTR
|
Meter
|
|
MTRG
|
Measuring
|
|
MUFF
|
Exhaust 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
|
|
Nm
|
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
|
Message
|
|
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 Diagnostic
|
|
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
|
Ohms
|
|
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
|
Cushion
|
|
PIM
|
Power Inverter Module
|
|
PIN
|
Personal Identification Number
|
|
PIT
|
Pitman
|
|
PIV
|
Pivot
|
|
PK
|
Pink
|
|
PKG
|
Package
|
|
PKT
|
Pocket
|
|
PLGR
|
Plunger
|
|
PLL
|
Phase Locked Loop
|
|
PLNM
|
Plenum
|
|
PLNT
|
Planetary
|
|
PLR
|
Pillar
|
|
PLT
|
Label
|
|
PLTF
|
Platform
|
|
PLYR
|
Player
|
|
PM
|
Permanent Magnet Generator
|
|
PMV
|
Pressure Modulator Valve
|
|
P/N
|
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
|
Pick Up 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
|
Lateral
|
|
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
|
Receptacle
|
|
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
|
Back Up
|
|
Resync
|
Resynchronize
|
|
RET
|
Support
|
|
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
|
Valve Rocker Arm Assembly
|
|
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
|
Right Rear Door
|
|
RSA
|
Rear seat audio
|
|
RSG
|
Radio Speaker Grill
|
|
RSR
|
Riser
|
|
RSS
|
Road Sensing Suspension
|
|
RST
|
Brace
|
|
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 lamps
|
|
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
|
Clean-up
|
|
SCB
|
Supercharger Bypass
|
|
SCE
|
Source
|
|
SCLCM
|
Steering Column Lock Control Module
|
|
SCM
|
Seat Control Module
|
|
SCRN
|
Shield
|
|
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
|
Sensors
|
|
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
|
Shifting
|
|
SHK
|
Bump
|
|
SHKL
|
Shackle
|
|
SHLD
|
Shield
|
|
SHLDR
|
Shoulder
|
|
SHLF
|
Ledge
|
|
SHPG
|
Shipping
|
|
SHRD
|
Cabinet
|
|
SI
|
Side, Spark Ignition
|
|
SI
|
System International Modern Version of Metric System
|
|
SIAB
|
Side air bag
|
|
SIG
|
Signal
|
|
SIL
|
Exhaust Muffler
|
|
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
|
Shock Absorber
|
|
SND
|
Noises
|
|
SNFR
|
Snuffer
|
|
SO2
|
Sulfur Dioxide
|
|
SOC
|
Socket
|
|
SOH
|
State Of Health
|
|
SOL
|
Solenoid
|
|
SOLV
|
Solvent
|
|
SP
|
Splice Pack
|
|
S/P
|
Series/Parallel
|
|
SPA
|
Back Up
|
|
SPCHG
|
Supercharger
|
|
SPCR
|
Spacer
|
|
SPD
|
Speed
|
|
SPDL
|
Knuckles
|
|
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, ft
2
|
Square Foot/Feet
|
|
sq in, in
2
|
Square Inch/Inches
|
|
SR
|
Silver
|
|
SRC
|
Service Ride Control
|
|
SRI
|
Service Reminder Indicator
|
|
Airbag
|
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 motor
|
|
S4WD
|
Selectable Four-Wheel Drive
|
|
SUC
|
Suction
|
|
SUP
|
Supplement
|
|
SUPPR
|
Deadener
|
|
SUPT
|
Support
|
|
SURF
|
Surface
|
|
SUSP
|
Suspension
|
|
SUV
|
Sport Utility Vehicle
|
|
SV
|
Side view
|
|
SVS
|
Service Vehicle Soon
|
|
Sw
|
Switch
|
|
SWB
|
Short Wheel Base
|
|
SWC
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Steering Wheel Controls
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Switz
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Switzerland
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SWIV
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Swivel
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SWPS
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Steering Wheel Position Sensor
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SYN
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Synchronizer
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Sync
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Synchronize
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SYS
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System
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T
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T&T
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Tilt & telescope
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T/BLK
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Terminal block
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T/CV
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Torque Converter
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T/GA
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Temperature gauge
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T/LP
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Tail lamp
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T/PLYR
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Tape player
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T/PNL
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Trim panel
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T/SIG
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Turn Signals
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T/V
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Throttle valve
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TA
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Traffic Announcement
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TAC
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Throttle Actuator Control
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TACH
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Tachometer
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TACM
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Throttle Actuator Control Module
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TAP
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Transmission Adaptive Pressure, Throttle Adaptive Pressure, Tapping
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TARP
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Tarpaulin
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TAS
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Trap Alert System
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TAV
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Transmission Adaptive Volume
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TBC
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Truck Body Controller
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TBI
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Throttle Body Fuel Injection
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DTC
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Turbocharger, Transmission Control
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TCC
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Torque Converter Clutch
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TCCM
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Transfer Case Control Module
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TCM
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Traction Control Module, Transmission Control Module
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TCS
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Traction Control System
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TCSCM
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Transfer Case Shift Control Module
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TDC
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Top Dead Center
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TEL
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Telephone
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Tele
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Telescope
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TEMP
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Temperature
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MALL
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Template
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TENS
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Voltage
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TENSR
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Tensioner
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TERM
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Terminal
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TFP
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Transmission Fluid Pressure
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TFT
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Transmission Fluid Temperature
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THD
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Thread
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THERM
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Engine Cooling Thermostat
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THM
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Turbo Hydra-Matic
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THNR
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Thinner
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THR
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Thrust
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THROT
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Throttle
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TIM
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Tire Inflation Monitoring, Tire Inflation Module
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TIS
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Techline Information System
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TK
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Tank
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TL
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Tubeless, Teal
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TLA
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Tail Lamp
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TLSCP
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Telescope
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TMG
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Timing
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TMPRY
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Temporary
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TN
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Brown
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TOC
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Transmission Oil Cooler
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TOL
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Tolerance
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TORQ
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Torque
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TORS
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Torsion
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TP
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Throttle Position
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TPA
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Terminal Positive Assurance
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TPIM
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Traction Power Inverter Module
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TPM
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Tire Pressure Monitoring, Tire Pressure Monitor
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TQ
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Torque, Turquoise
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TR
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Transmission Range, Trim
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Trac
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Traction
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TRACT
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Traction
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TRANS
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Transmission
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Transp
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Transponder
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Transx
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Transaxle
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TRFER
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Transfer
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Trk
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Truck
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TRK
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Track
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TRLR
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Trailer
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TRUN
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Trunnion
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TSD
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Time speed distance
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TSS
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Turbine Shaft Speed
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TSTR
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Tester
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TT
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Tell Tail lamp, Tube type
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TTM
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Tilt & Telescope Module
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TUMB
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Tumbler
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TUN
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Tunnel
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TURB
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Turbine
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TURBO
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Turbocharger
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TV
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Throttle Valve
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TVRS
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Television and Radio Suppression
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TVV
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Thermal Vacuum Valve
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TWC
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Three Way Converter Catalytic
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TWR
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Tower
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Twtr
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Tweeter
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TWC+OC
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Three Way + Oxidation Converter Catalytic
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TXV
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Thermal Expansion Valve
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U
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U/B
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Underbody
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U/HOOD
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Underhood
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U/SEAT
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Underseat
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U/V
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Under vehicle
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UART
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Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter
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UBEC
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Underhood Bussed Electrical Center
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U/H
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Underhood
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U/HEC
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Underhood Electrical Center
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U-joint
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Universal Joint
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UJT
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Universal joint
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UND
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Under
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Unlk
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Unlock
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UPR
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Upper
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UPSHFT
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Upshift
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UTD
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Universal Theft Deterrent
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UV
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Ultraviolet
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V
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V
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Volt(s), Voltage
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V6
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Six-Cylinder Engine, V-Type
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V8
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Eight-Cylinder Engine, V-Type
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Vac
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Vacuum
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VAC
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Vehicle Access Code
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VATS
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Vehicle Anti-Theft System
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VCIM
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Vehicle Communication Interface Mode
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VCM
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Vehicle Control Module
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V dif
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Voltage Difference
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VDOT
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Variable Displacement Orifice Tube
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VDV
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Vacuum Delay Valve
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vel
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Velocity
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VES
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Variable Effort Steering
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VF
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Vacuum Fluorescent
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VIO
|
Purple
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VIN
|
Vehicle Identification Number
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VLR
|
Voltage Loop Reserve
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VMV
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Vacuum Modulator Valve
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VR
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Voltage Regulator
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V ref
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Voltage Reference
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VSES
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Vehicle Stability Enhancement System
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VSS
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Vehicle Speed Sensor
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VT
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Purple
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W
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w/
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With
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W/B
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Wheel Base
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WH
|
White
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WHL
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Wheels
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WHT
|
White
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w/o
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Without
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WOT
|
Wide Open Throttle
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W/P
|
Water pump
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W/S
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Windshield
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WSS
|
Wheel Speed Sensor
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WU-OC
|
Warm Up Oxidation Converter Catalytic
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WU-TWC
|
Warm Up Three-Way Converter Catalytic
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X
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X-valve
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Expansion Valve
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Y
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yd
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Yard(s)
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YE
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Yellow
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YEL
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Yellow
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