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General Information: Overview Chevrolet Tahoe III

Abbreviations and Meanings

AbbreviationMeaning
A
AAmpere(s)
A/CAir Conditioning
A/DAnalog to Digital
A/DFLAir Deflector
A/FAir/Fuel Ratio
A/TAutomatic Transmission/Transaxle
AATAmbient Air Temperature
ABSAntilock Brake System, Absorber
AbvAbove
ACAlternating Current
AccAccess
ACCAutomatic Climate Control, Accumulator
AccelAcceleration
AcclrmAccelerometer
AcclrtmAcceleration
AccumAccumulator
AccyAccessory
ACLAir Cleaner
ACMAir Conditioning Module
AcntAccent
AcsryAccessory
ActActual
ActrActuator
ACTVActivate
ACR4Air Conditioning Refrigerant, Recovery, Recycling, Recharging
ADAutomatic Disconnect, Accommodated Device
AdapAdapter
AdaptAdaptive
AdaptsAdapters
AddtAdditive
ADGAccommodated Device Gateway
AdhesAdhesive
AdjAdjust
AdjrAdjuster
ADLAutomatic Door Lock
ADMINAdministrative
AdsAdsorber
ADSAuxiliary Discriminating Sensor
AdvAdvanced
AFECMAlternative Fuel Engine Control Module
AFMActive Fuel Management, Air Flow Meter
AFOAlternative Fuel Operation
AFRAir Fuel Ratio
AftAfter
AHActive Handling
AHRSAmp-Hours
AIAir Inlet
AIRSecondary Air Injection
AlAluminum
ALCAutomatic Level Control, Automatic Lamp Control
ALDLAssembly Line Diagnostic Link
ALMAutomatic Level Module
ALSAll Seasons - A tire specification
AltAlternative, Altitude
AM/FMAmplitude Modulation/Frequency Modulation
AmbAmbient
AmmAmmeter
AmpAmpere, Amplifier
AmpfAmplifier
AmpsAmperages
AmtArmature
AncAnchor
AntAntenna
APAccelerator Pedal
APCMAccessory Power Control Module
APIAmerican Petroleum Institute
APLQApplique
APMAccelerator Pedal Module, Accessory Power Module
APPAccelerator Pedal Position
APPLApplication
AprApril
APTAdjustable Part Throttle
APUAuxiliary Power Unit
APVAll Purpose Vehicle
ARSAdaptive Receptive System
ASCAnti-Slip Control
AsmAssembly
ASMAccelerator and Servo Control Module, Alarm Siren Module
ASRAcceleration Slip Regulation
ASSTAssist
ATAutomatic Transmission
ATAAutomatic Transmission Actuator
ATCAutomatic Transfer Case, Automatic Temperature Control, Automatic Traction Control, Axle Torque Capacity
ATCHAttach
ATDAllison Transmission Division
ATDCAfter Top Dead Center
ATFAutomatic Transmission Fluid
ATSAir Temperature Sensor
ATVAll Terrain Vehicle
ATSLCAutomatic Transmission Shift Lock Control
AugAugust
AutoAutomatic
AuxAuxiliary
AvgAverage
A4WDAutomatic Four-Wheel Drive
AWDAll-Wheel Drive
AWGAmerican Wire Gauge
B
B/CBellCrank
B/JNTBall Joint
B/UBack Up
B+Battery Positive Voltage
BAIBlower Air Inlet
BALBalance
BALRBalancer
BAROBarometric Pressure
BARRBarrier
BASBelt Alternator System, Brake Apply Sensor
BATTBattery
BBVBrake Booster Vacuum
BCABias Control Assembly
BCMBody Control Module
BDBoard
BECBus Electrical Center
BFCBody Function Controller
BFLBaffle
BHDBulkhead
BGBeige
BHPBrake Horsepower
BIWBody In White
BKBlack
BKGBacking
BKLBuckle
BKLTBooklet
BKTBucket
BLBleed
BLKBlock, Black
BLOBlower
BltsBelts
BLUBlue
BLWBrake Lining Wear
BnBank
BNBrown
BOMBill Of Material
BPBack Pressure
BPCMBattery Pack Control Module
BPMVBrake Pressure Modulator Valve
BPPBrake Pedal Position
BPRBumper
BRBrace
BRDBraid
BRDRBorder
BRGBearing
BRKBrake
BRKRBreaker
BRKTBracket
BRNBrown
BTCMBrake Torque Control Module
BTDCBefore Top Dead Center
BTMBattery Thermal Module
BTSIBrake Transmission Shift Interlock
BTUBritish Thermal Units
BUBlue
C
°CDegrees Celsius
C/BALCounterbalance
C/CASECrankcase
C/LPCourtesy Lamp
C/LTRCigarette Lighter
C/MBRCrossmember
C/OCarryover
C/OVRCrossover
C/PLRCenter Pillar
C/SHFCross Shaft
C/VLVControl Valve
CABTCabinet
CACCharge Air Cooler
CAFECorporate Average Fuel Economy
CalCalibration
CalcCalculated
CALNCalibration
CALRCalibrator
CamCamshaft
CANController (Control) Area Network
CANCCancel
CAPACCapacitor
CARBCarburetor, California Air Resources Board
CARRCarrier
CASECrankshaft Angle Sense Error
CassCassette
CAVCavity
CBLCable
CCCoast Clutch, Climate Control
Cm 3Cubic Centimeters
CCMConvenience Charge Module, Chassis Control Module, Central Control Module
CCOTCycling Clutch Orifice Tube
CCPClimate Control Panel
CCWCounter Clock-Wise
CDCompact Disc
CD/PLYRCompact Disc Player
CDXCompact Disc Changer
CECommutator End
CEABCold Engine Air Bleed
CEMFCounter Electromotive Force
CEXCabin Heat Exchanger
CFMCubic Feet per Minute
CGCenter of Gravity
CHANChannel
CHASChassis
CHEMChemical
CHKCheck
CHMBRChamber
CHRGCharge
CIDCubic Inch Displacement
CIUCharge Interface Unit
CKPCrankshaft Position (Sensor)
CktCircuit
C/LTRCigar Lighter
CLClosed Loop, Clear, Clutch, Clamp
CLAClamp
CLERClearance
CLGCooling
CLKClock
CLNGCleaning
CLNRCleaner
CLPRCaliper
CLRCooler, Color
CLSRClosure
CLSCoolant Level Switch
CLUClutch
CLVClevis
CmCentimeter
CM/SHFCamshaft
CMCCompressor Motor Controller
CmdCommand
CmmdCommanded
CMPCamshaft Position, Component
CMPDCompound
CMPRCompressor
CMPRNCompression
CMPTRComputer
CNCTContact
CNDCTConductor
CNDSRCondenser
CNGCompressed Natural Gas
CNSLConsole
CNSTRCanister
CNTNRContainer
CNTRCounter
COCarbon Monoxide
CO2Carbon Dioxide
COAXCoaxial
COLColumn
COLRCollar
COMBCombination
ComboCombination
COMLCommercial
CommCommunication
COMPCompensator
ComplComplete(d)
COMPTCompartment
CondCondition
ConfigConfiguration
CONNConnector
ConstConstant
CONTControl
CONTAMContamination
CONVConverter
COOLCoolant
CORCornering
CORPCorporation
COTCotter
CPAConnector Position Assurance
CPLGCoupling
CPLYCapillary
CPNCompanion
CPPClutch Pedal Position
CPSChildseat Positioning Sensor, Central Power Supply
CPSLCapsule
CPTCarpet
CPUCentral Processing Unit
CRCross, Cream
CR/SHFCrankshaft
CRKCrank
CRSNCorrosion
CRTCathode Ray Tube
CRTCCathode Ray Tube Controller
CSCharging System
CSFICentral Sequential Fuel Injection
CSTGCasting
CSTRCluster
CTDCoated, Content Theft Deterrent
CTGCoating
CTHCatch
CTHRCatcher
CTLCentral
CTLTCCatalytic
CTNCarton
CTPClosed Throttle Position
CTRCenter
CtrlControl
CTSHFCountershaft
CtsyCourtesy
CTURContour
CURCurrent
CURTCurtain
CUSHCushion
Cu ftCubic Foot/Feet
Cu inCubic Inch/Inches
CVConstant Velocity
CVRCover
CVRSSContinuously Variable Road Sensing Suspension
CVRTDContinuously Variable Real Time Damping
CVTContinuously Variable Transaxle, Continuously Variable Transmission
CWTCounterweight
CYCCycle
CylCylinder(s)
D
DDrive, Dark
D/CVRDust Cover
D/EXHDual Exhaust
D/ODouble Offset
DADash
DABDelayed Accessory Bus
DBDecibels
DBADecibels on A-weighted Scale
DBmDecibel Meter
DCDirect Current, Duty Cycle
DCLRDecelerate
DCMDoor Control Module
DDMDriver Door Module
DDNDeadener
DDSDriver Door (smart) Switch
DEDrive End
DecDecember
DECDigital Electronic Controller
DecelDecelerate
DefDefrost
DEFGDefogger
DefogDefogger
DEFRDefroster
DegDegrees
Deg CDegrees Celsius
DEHYDRDehydrator
DelDelivered
DELDelete
DEPRDepression
DERMDiagnostic Energy Reserve Module
DesDesired
DESData Encryption Standard
DescDescription
DFCODeceleration Fuel Cut-Off
DFLDeflector
DIDistributor Ignition
DiagDiagnostic
DIAGDiagonal
DIAGNDiaphragm
DiaDiameter
DICDriver Information Center
DiffDifferential
DigDigit
DIMDash Integration Module, Dimension
DIMRDimmer
DIRDirect
DisDisable
DISDisplay
DISCHDischarge
DiscrimDiscriminate
DISCRMDiscriminating
DispDisplay
DISPLDisplacement
DISPRDispenser
DISTDistance
DISTRDistributor
DIVDivider
DKDark
DLCData Link Connector, Diamond Like Carbon, Diamond Like Coating
DLC (S/P)Data Link Controller (Serial / Parallel)
DLVYDelivery
DMDome
DMCMDrive Motor Control Module
DMGDamage
DMMDigital Multi-meter
DMSDSDrive Motor Speed and Direction Sensor
DMUDrive Motor Unit
DNDown
DNRDolby Noise Reduction
DNSHFTDownshift
DOCDocument
DOHCDual Overhead Camshafts
DolDolby
DPMDriver Position Module
DPNRDampener
DrDoor
DRLDaytime Running Lights
DRNDrain
DRPDynamic Rear Proportion
DRVNDriven
DrvrDriver
DSCCDistance Sensing Cruise Control
DSCMDrivers Seat Control Module
DSGNDesign
DSLDiesel
DSMDriver Seat Module
DSPDigital Signal Process
DTCDiagnostic Trouble Code
DTNTDetent
DTRNTDeterrent
DVDDigital Versatile Disc
DVTRDiverter
DWGDrawing
DwnDown
E
E&CEntertainment & Comfort
E/GATEEnd Gate
E/MEnglish/Metric
EAEach
EBCElectronic Brake Control
EBCMElectronic Brake Control Module
EBMElectronic Brake Module
EBTCMElectronic Brake and Traction Control Module
ECElectrical Center, Engine Control
ECCElectronic Climate Control
ECIExtended Compressor at Idle
ECLEngine Coolant Level
ECMEngine Control Module, Electronic Control Module
EconEconomy
ECSEmission Control System
ECTEngine Coolant Temperature
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EEPROMElectrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
EEVIREvaporator Equalized Values in Receiver
EFEEarly Fuel Evaporation
EFIElectronic Fuel Injection
EGRExhaust Gas Recirculation
EHAElecto Hydrostatic Actuator
EHCUElectric Hydraulic Control Unit
EGR TVVExhaust Gas Recirculation Thermal Vacuum Valve
EHPSElectrohydraulic Power Steering
EIElectronic Ignition
EJCTREjector
ELElbow
ELAPElapsed
ELASElastic
ELBEmblem
ELCElectronic Level Control
ElecElectric
ELECTElectrode
ELEKElectronic
EMEREmergency
EMFElectromotive Force
EMIElectromagnetic Interference
EMISEmission
ENEvaporative Canister
ENGEngine
ENGMTEngagement
ENGYEnergy
ENGZREnergizer
ENVEnvelope
EOPEngine Oil Pressure
EOSExhaust Oxygen Sensor
EOTEngine Oil Temperature
EPAEnvironmental Protection Agency
EPRExhaust Pressure Regulator
EPROMErasable Programmable Read Only Memory
EPSElectric Power Steering
EQEqualizer
EQLZREqualizer
EQUIPEquipped
ESBExpansion Spring Brake
ESCElectronic Suspension Control
ESCUTEscutcheon
ESDElectrostatic Discharge
ESMElectronic Steering Module
ESNElectronic Serial Number
ESOEngine Shut Off
EstEstimated
ETCElectronic Throttle Control, Electronic Temperature Control, Electronic Timing Control
ETCCElectronic Touch Climate Control
ETRElectronically Tuned Receiver (Radio)
ETSEnhanced Traction System, Enhanced Traction System
EVElectric Vehicle
EvapEvaporator
EVAPEvaporative Emission
EVOElectronic Variable Orifice
EVPREvaporator
EXExhaust
EXCHExchanger
EXHExhaust
EXPDGExpanding
EXPNExpansion
ExtExtended
EXTExternal
EXTNExtension
EXTRExterior
EYLTEyelet
F
°FDegrees Fahrenheit
FFahrenheit
F/AXLFront Axle
F/CMPTFront Compartment
F/DFront of Dash
F/ENDFront End
F/FDRFront Fender
F/FLRFront Floor
F/GAFuel Gauge
F/IDLFuel Idle
F/INJNFuel Injection
F/INJRFuel Injector
F/PMPFuel Pump
F/RSTFoot Rest
F/SEATFront Seat
F/TNKFuel Tank
F/TOPFolding Top
F4WDFull-time Four Wheel Drive
FACFacing
FACTFactor
FCFan Control
FdbkFeedback
FebFebruary
FDCFuel Data Center
FEDFederal All United States except California
FEDSFuel Enable Data Stream
FEICFuel Economy Integrated Counter
FETField Effect Transistor
FEXFront End heat exchanger
FFFlexible Fuel
FFHFuel-Fired Heater
FFVFlexible Fuel Vehicle
FIFuel Injection
FICMFuel Injector Control Module
FILFiller
FILAFilament
FiltFilter
FINFinancial, Finish
FLFront Left
FLDGFolding
FLEXFlexible
FLGFlange
FLMBTYFlammability
FlrFloor
FLSHRFlasher
FLTRFilter
FLYWHLFlywheel
FMFrequency Modulation
FMVSSFederal U.S. Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
FNAFunctional Name Address
FNMFunctional Name Modifier
FORGForging
FPFuel Pump
FRFront Right
FreqFrequency
FRICTFriction
FRMFrame
FRM/UFrame Unit
FrntFront
FRPFuel Rail Pressure
FRTFront
FSCMFuel System Control Module
FtFoot/Feet
FTFuel Trim
FTGFitting
Ft-lbFoot-Pounds
FTPFuel Tank Pressure
FVFront View
FwdForward
F4WDFull Time Four Wheel Drive
4WALFour Wheel Antilock
4WDFour Wheel Drive
FWFlat Wire
FWDFront Wheel Drive, Forward
FWSFront Wheel Spoiler
G
GGrams, Gravitational Acceleration
G/MLDGGarnish Molding
G/NUTGearnut
GAGauge
GALGallery
GalGallon
GARNGarnish
GasGasoline
GCWGross Combination Weight
GDGold
GDEGuide
GenGenerator
GLGear Lubricant
GLZGlaze
GMGeneral Motors
GM SPOGeneral Motors Service Parts Operations
GNGreen
GndGround
GOVGovernor
GOVTGovernment
GPDSGlobal Product Description System
GPMGallons Per Minute
GPSGlobal Positioning System
GRGear
GRLGrille
GRNGreen
GROMGrommet
GRPGroup
GRVGroove
GRVDGrooved
GRYGray
GSGarage Shift, Gold Stripe
GTRGutter
GUSSGusset
GVARGross Vehicle Axle Rating
GVDPGlobal Vehicle Development Process
GVLGravel
GVWGross Vehicle Weight
GVWRGross Vehicle Weight Rating (at ground)
GYGray
H
HHydrogen
H/CHigh Compression
H/PLRHinge Pillar
H/PRFHigh Performance
H/RSTHead Restraint
H/SHLDHeat Shield
H/WHardware
H2OWater
HARNHarness
HCHydrocarbons
HCMHeating Control Module, HVAC Control Module
HCPHybrid Control Processor
HDHeavy Duty, Head
HDCHeavy Duty Cooling
HDLHandle
HDLNGHeadlining
HDLPHeadlamp
HDRHeader
HDVHeavy Duty Vehicle
HDWHardware
HEHinge
HEVHybrid Electric Vehicle
HexHexagon, Hexadecimal
HgMercury
HiHigh
Hi AltHigh Altitude
HIDHigh Intensity Discharge (headlamps)
HistHistory
HLDRHolder
HNGRHanger
HO2SHeated Oxygen Sensor
HOLDNHold Down
HorizHorizontal
HPHorsepower
HPLHigh Pressure Liquid
HPMHybrid Power Module
HPSHigh Performance System
HPVHigh Pressure Vapor
HPVSHeat Pump Ventilation System
HrHour
HrdwHardware
HrsHours
HSGHousing
HTHeat
HTCMHVAC Thermal Control Module
HTDHeated
HtrHeater
HUDHead Up Display
HVHigh Voltage, Hybrid Vehicle
HVACHeater Ventilation Air Conditioning
HVACMHeater Vent Air Conditioning Module
HVILHigh Voltage Interlock Loop
HVMHeater Vent Module
HVYHeavy
HWHeated Windshield
HWYHighway
HYDHydraulic
HzHertz
I
I/MInspection & Maintenance
I/OIn/Out, Input/Output
I/PInstrument Panel
I/PECInstrument Panel Electrical Center
I/SInside
IAIntake Air
IACIdle Air Control
IATIntake Air Temperature
ICIntegrated Circuit, Ignition Control
ICCSIntegrated Chassis Control System
ICDXIntegrated Compact Disc Changer
ICMIgnition Control Module
ICSIntegrated Chassis System
IDIdentification, Inside Diameter, Identifier
IDIIntegrated Direct Ignition
IEAImpact Energy Absorber
IFFInjection Fuel Filter
IGBTInsulated Gate Bipolar Transistor
IgnIgnition
ILCIdle Load Compensator
IllumIllumination
IMDXIntegrated Mini Disc Changer
ImmoImmobilizer
IMPImpact
IMRCIntake Manifold Runner Control
IMTIntake Manifold Tuning
InInch/Inches
InadvInadvertent
IncIncrement
IncandIncandescent
INCLRIntercooler
INDIndictor
InflInflatable
INFLRInflator
InfoInformation
InitInitial
InjInjector
INJNInjection
INJRInjector
INLInlet
INRInner
INSInsert
INSLInsulator
INSPInspection
InstInstantaneous, Instant
INSTInstrument
INSTLInstall
INSTRInstruction
IntInterior
INTIntake
IPInstrument Panel
IPCInstrument Panel Cluster
IPCMInstrument Panel Cluster Module
IPGInstrument Panel Glove box
IPLInstrument Panel, Lower
IPMInstrument Panel Module
IPRInstrument Panel Retainer
IPUInstrument Panel, Upper
IRVMInside Rear View Mirror
IRVSMInside Rear View Sensing Mirror
ISCIdle Speed Control
ISCMIdle Speed Control Motor
ISGIdle Speed Governor
ISMInput Switch Module
IsoIsolation
ISOInternational Standards Organization
ISPIntegrated Spark Plug, Internet Service Provider
ISSInput Speed Shaft, Input Shaft Speed
ITCMIntegrated Transmission Control Module
IVEDIntegrated Vehicle Electrical Design
IVERIntegration Vehicle Engineering Release
K
K/UPKick Up
KAMKeep Alive Memory
KDDKeyboard Display Driver
KgKilogram
Kg/hKilograms per Hour
KHzKilohertz
KmKilometer
Km/hKilometers per Hour
Km/lKilometers per Liter
KNUKnuckle
KPaKilopascals
KSKnock Sensor
KVKilovolts
L
LLiter, Light, Low
L/GATELift Gate
L/PLRLock Pillar
L/SLIPLimited Slip
L4Four Cylinder Engine, In-Line
L6Six-Cylinder Engine, In-Line
LABLaboratory
LAMLaminate
LATLatch
LATLLateral
LbPound
Lb ftPound Feet Torque
Lb inPound Inch Torque
LBLLabel
LBS. FT.Pounds foot
LBS. IN.Pounds inch
LCDLiquid Crystal Display
LCGLacing
LCMLighting Control Module
LDLight Duty
LDCLLeft Door Closed Locking
LDCMLeft Door Control Module
LDGVLedge
LDMLamp Driver Module
LdutyLight Duty
LEDLight Emitting Diode
LEVLow Emissions Vehicle
LFLeft Front
LFTRLifter
LGMLift Gate Module
LGTLight
LGTDNLLongitudinal
LICLicense
LIMSLimit
LIQLiquid
LKLock
LKGLocking
LMDLeft Mid Door
LMTNGLimiting
LNGLining
LNKGLinkage
LNRLiner
LoLow
LOCLocation
LOCRLocator
LPLamp
LPGLiquefied Petroleum Gas (Propane)
LPSLow Pressure Sensor
LPTWLow Tire Pressure Warning
LmLumens
LRLeft Rear
LRDLeft Rear Door
LrnLearn
LtLeft
LTLight Truck, Long Term, Lead Time
LTPILow Tire Pressure Indicator
LTPWLow Tire Pressure Warning
LTPWSLow Tire Pressure Warning System
LTRLetter
LUBLubricant
LUGGLuggage
LUVLouver
LvlLevel
LVLLevel
LVLGLeveling
LVRLever
LWBLong Wheel Base
LWRLower
M
M/CMixture Control
M/CYLMaster Cylinder
M/FUNCMultifunction
M/PORTMultiport
M/TManual Transmission
M/TRNSManual Transmission
MAFMass Air Flow
MAFSMass Air Flow Sensor
MAGMagnetic
MAINTMaintenance
MalfMalfunction
MALLMultifunction Alarm Lighting and Locking
ManManual
MANIFManifold
ManufactManufactures
MAPManifold Absolute Pressure
MAPSManifold Absolute Pressure Sensor
MarMarch
MASMaster
MATManifold Absolute Temperature, Manifold Air Temperature
MATLMaterial
MATLSPECMaterial Specification
MaxMaximum
MBOMManufacturing Bill Of Materials
MCHGMachining
MCUMicroprocessor Control Unit
MDMini Disk
MDLModule
MDPManifold Differential Pressure
MDXMini Disk Changer
MedMedium
MEDLNMedallion
MemMemory
METMetal
MFIMultiport Fuel Injection
MgmtManagement
MiMiles
MICMicrophone
MidMidrange
MILMalfunction Indicator Lamp, Military
MinMinimum
MinMinute
MINMobile Identification Number
MIRMirror
MIXMixture
MKRMarker
MLMilliliter
MmMillimeter
Mm3Cubic millimeter
MmhgMillimeters of Mercury
MMMMemory Mirror Module
ModModule
MODModulator
Mon, MONMonitor
MOTMotor
MPGMiles per Gallon
MPHMiles per Hour
MsMillisecond
MSECMillisecond
MsgMessage
MSMMemory Seat Module
MSTManifold Surface Temperature
MSTREMoisture
MSVAMagnetic Steering Variable Assist, Magnasteer®
MTManual Transmission/Transaxle, Mount
MTGMounting
MtrMotor
MTRMeter
MTRGMetering
MUFFMuffler
MultMultiple
MuxMultiplex(-ing, -or)
MVMegavolt
MVMillivolt
N
NNeutral
N/PLTName Plate
NANatural
NAESNorth American Export Sales
NavNavigation
NbNiobium
NCNormally Closed
NDHNavigation Display Head
NDLNeedle
NEGNegative
NEUNeutral
NiNickel
NINeutral Idle
Ni-CDNickel-Cadmium
Ni-IonNickel-Ion battery
NiMHNickel Metal Hydride
NIPNipple
NLGINational Lubricating Grease Institute
N.mNewton-meter Torque
NONormally Open
No.Number
NOCONTAMNo contamination
NovNovember
NOxOxides of Nitrogen
NOZNozzle
NPTCNational Pipe Thread Coarse
NPTFNational Pipe Thread Fine
NRNoise Reduction
NTCNotice
NOVRAMNon-Volatile Random Access Memory
NVNight Vision
NVRAMNon-Volatile (static) Random Access Memory
O
O/MOwner's Manual
O2Oxygen
O2SOxygen Sensor
OATOutside Air Temperature
OBDOn-Board Diagnostics
OBD IIOn-Board Diagnostics Second Generation
OBPAOff Board Programming Adapter
OCOxidation Catalytic
OCCOccupant
OCSOpportunity Charge Station
OctOctober
ODOutside Diameter
ODMOutput Drive Module
ODOOdometer
OEOriginal Equipment
OEMOriginal Equipment Manufacturer
OGOrange
OHCOverhead Camshaft
OhmsOhm
OLOpen Loop, Out of Limits
OMOwners Manual
ONSOnStar
ORCOxidation Reduction Catalytic
OrigOriginal
ORNOrange
ORVROn-Board Refueling Vapor Recovery
OSCOxygen Storage Capacity
OSRVMOut Side Rear View Mirror
OSSOutput Shaft Speed
OvertempOvertemperature
OzOunce(s)
P
PPark
P/BPower Brake
P/BUTPush-button
P/GRPinion gear
P/NPart Number
P/SPower steering
P/SEATPassenger seat
P/WPower window
PAPublic address
PAGPolyalkylene Glycol
PAIRPulsed Air Injection Reactor
PARKParking
ParmsParameters
PASGPassage
PASS, PSGRPassenger
PASS-Key®Personalized Automotive Security System
PATTPattern
PCPressure Control
PCBPrinted Circuit Board
PCMPowertrain Control Module
PCMCIAPersonal Computer Memory Card International (or Industry) Association
PCSPressure Control Solenoid
PCVPositive Crankcase Ventilation
PDIFPressure Differential
PDMPassenger Door Module
PDSPassenger Door Switch
PEBPower Electronics Bay
PEDPedal
PerfPerformance
PhnPhone
PIDParameter Identification
PILOPillow
PIMPower Inverter Module
PINPersonal Identification Number
PITPitman
PIVPivot
PKPink
PKGPackage
PKTPocket
PLGRPlunger
PLLPhase Locked Loop
PLNMPlenum
PLNTPlanetary
PLRPillar
PLTPlate
PLTFPlatform
PLYRPlayer
PMPermanent Magnet Generator
PMVPressure Modulator Valve
PNPart Number
PNDLMPendulum
PNKPink
PNLPanel
PNPPark/Neutral Position
PNTPointer
POAPilot Operated Absolute Valve
POSPositive, Position
POTPotentiometer Variable Resistor
PPAHParallel Power Assist Hybrid
PPLPurple
PPMParts per Million
PPSPassenger Presence Sensing
PREDLVYPredelivery
PRESPresent
PRESSPressure
PRESS REGPressure Regulator
PretenPretensioner
PrevPrevious
PREVPreventive
PRGMProgram
PRIMPrimary
PRNDLPark, Reverse, Neutral, Drive, Low
PROCProcess
PROCDProcedure
ProgProgram
PROGMRProgrammer
PROMProgrammable Read Only Memory
PROPPropeller
PROPNProportion
PROTNProtection
PROTRProtector
PROTVProtective
PSPower Steering
PSAPower Switch Assembly
PSCPower Steering Controller
PSCMPower Steering Control Module, Passenger Seat Control Module, Power Seat Control Module
PSDPower Sliding Door
PsgrPassenger
PSIPounds per Square Inch
PsiaPounds per Square Inch Absolute
PSIGPounds per Square Inch Gauge
PSIRPassenger Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
PSIVPassive
PSMPassenger Seat Module
PSPPower Steering Pressure
PSTNPiston
PtPint
PTCPositive Temperature Coefficient
PTCMPowertrain Control Module
PTOPower Take-Off
PUPurple
PUBPick Up Box
PUBXPickup box
PULPulley
PULDNPull-down
PWPower Windows
PWMPulse Width Modulated
PWRPower
PWRTPowertrain
PZMPlatform Zone Module
Q
Q/PNLQuarter Panel
Q/WDOQuarter Window
QDMQuad Driver Module
QtQuart(s)
QTRQuarter
R
RReverse
R/AXLRear Axle
R/CMPTRear Compartment
R/CONRemote Control
R/DRear Door
R/ENDRear End
R/FLRRear Floor
R/FDRRear Fender
R/GRRear Gear
R/MLDGReveal Molding
R/QRear Quarter
R/RLRoof Rail
R/SEATRear Seat
R/TOPRemovable Top
R/WDORear Window
R-12Refrigerant-12
R-134aRefrigerant-134a
RACRemote Accessory Control(ler)
RADRadiator
RAMRandom Access Memory, Non-permanent memory device, memory contents are lost when power is removed.
RanRandom
RAPRetained Accessory Power
RAVRemote Activation Verification
RBNDRebound
RCCRear Climate Control
RCPTReceptacle
RCVGReceiving
RCVRReceiver
RCVYRecovery
RCDLRRemote Control Door Lock Receiver
RDRed
RDCMRight Door Control Module
RDCNReduction
RDCRReducer
RDGReading
RDMRear Door Module
RDORadio
RDSRadio Display System
RecReceive
RecepReceptable
RecircRecirculation
ReclRecline
RECLRecliner
RECRGRecirculating
RefReference
REFLReflector
REFLTYReflectivity
RefrigRefrigeration
REFRIGRefrigerant
REGRegulator or Regulated
RegenRegeneration or Regenerate
REINFReinforcement
RELRelease
REMRemote
REMANRemanufacture
REPLReplace
ReqRequisition
REQRequest
REQTRequirement
RESResistor
ResistResistance
RESOResonator
RESVReserve
ResyncResynchronize
RETRetainer
RETRRetractor
RevReverse
REVBRReverberator
REVLDTRevalidation
REXRear Exchanger
RIMRear Integration Module
RFRight Front, Radio Frequency, Roof
RFARemote Function Actuation
RFIRadio Frequency Interference
RFWSRight Front Wheel Speed
RGTRNRegistration
RHRight Hand
RIMRadio Interface Module, Rear Integration Module
RIVRivet
RKERemote Keyless Entry
RKRRocker
RLRail
RLFRelief
RLRRoller
RLYRelay
RMDRight Mid Door
RNDRound
ROMRead Only Memory, Permanent memory device, memory contents are retained when power is removed.
ROSRoll Over Sensor
ROTRotor
RPARear Parking Assist
RPMRevolutions per Minute Engine Speed
RPORegular Production Option
RPRRepair
RPRTReport
RRRight Rear, Rear
RRDRear Right Door
RSARear Seat Audio
RSGRadio Speaker Grill
RSRRiser
RSSRoad Sensing Suspension
RSTRestraint
RSTNRestriction
RSTRRestrictor
RSVRReservoir
RTRight
RTCReal Time Clock
RTDReal Time Damping
RTNReturn
RTTReconfigurable Telltale
RTVRoom Temperature Vulcanizing Sealer
RURust
RVCRegulated Voltage Control (sometimes Controller)
RVHSMRear Vented Heated Seat Module
RVLReveal
RVSRemote Vehicle Start
RWALRear Wheel Antilock
RWDRear Wheel Drive
RWSRear Wheel Steering
S
SSecond(s)
S/ABSShock absorber
S/DSide door
S/GRSteering Gear
S/KNUSteering Knuckle
S/LPStop lamp
S/MBRSide member
S/PNLSide panel
S/RLSide rail
S/SSunshade
S/STRSealing strip
S/WSoftware
SAESociety of Automotive Engineers
SAFSafety
SASSteering Angle Sensor
SBMStandard Body Module
SCSupercharger, Sports Coupe
SCAVScavenging
SCBSupercharger Bypass
SCESource
SCLCMSteering Column Lock Control Module
SCMSeat Control Module
SCRNScreen
SCTRSector
SCVSpeed Controlled Volume
SDLSerial Data Link
SDMSensing and Diagnostic Module
SDRSender
SecSecond(s)
SECDSecondary
SECTSection
SELSelector
SENSensor
SEOSpecial Equipment Option
SepSeptember
SEPSeparator
SeqSequence
SEQSequential
SerSerial
SERVService
SFSpot face
SFISequential Multiport Fuel Injection
SGMShanghai General Motors
SHSheet
SHFShaft
SHFTShift
SHKShock
SHKLShackle
SHLDShield
SHLDRShoulder
SHLFShelf
SHPGShipping
SHRDShroud
SISide, Spark Ignition
SISystem International Modern Version of Metric System
SIABSide Impact Air Bag
SIGSignal
SILSilencer
SIRSupplemental Inflatable Restraint
SISSide Impact Sensor
SKSkirt
SLAShort/Long Arm Suspension
SLDGSliding
SLDRSolder
SLEVSleeve
SMSmall
SMCCStepper Motor Cruise Control
SNBRSnubber
SNDSound
SNFRSnuffer
SO2Sulfur Dioxide
SOCSocket
SOHState Of Health
SOLSolenoid
SOLVSolvent
SPSplice Pack
S/PSeries/Parallel
SPASpare
SPCHGSupercharger
SPCRSpacer
SPDSpeed
SPDLSpindle
SPECSpecification
SPECDSpecified
SPEEDOSpeedometer
SPHSplash
SPHERSpherical
SPISerial Peripheral Interface
SPKRSpeaker
SPKTSprocket
SPLGSpark plug
SPLPSpot Lamp
SPLRSpoiler
SPLTRSplitter
SPLYSupply
SPOService Parts Operations
SPRSpring
SPSService Programming System, Speed Signal
SPWELDSpecified welds
Sq ft, ft 2Square Foot/Feet
Sq in, in 2Square Inch/Inches
SRSilver
SRCService Ride Control
SRIService Reminder Indicator
SRSSupplemental Restraint System
SRVServo
SSShift Solenoid, Speed Signal, Super Sport
SSESuper Sport Edition
SSRSuper Sports Roadster
SSS (S3)Speed Sensitive Steering
SSVShift Solenoid Valve
STScan Tool, Seat
STAStationary
STABStabilizer
STATStator
STCHGStitching
STDStandard
StdbyStandby
STFNRStiffener
STIDStation Identification Station ID
STKRStriker
STLService Transmission Lamp
STNRStrainer
STORStorage
STOWStowage
STPLStaple
STRStrip
STRGSteering
STRGRStringer
STRPStrap
STRPEStripe
STRTRStarter
S4WDSelectable Four-Wheel Drive
SUCSuction
SUPSupplement
SUPPRSuppressor
SUPTSupport
SURFSurface
SUSPSuspension
SUVSport Utility Vehicle
SVSide view
SVSService Vehicle Soon
SwSwitch
SWBShort Wheel Base
SWCSteering Wheel Controls
SwitzSwitzerland
SWIVSwivel
SWPSSteering Wheel Position Sensor
SYNSynchronizer
SyncSynchronize
SYSSystem
T
T&TTilt & telescope
T/BLKTerminal block
T/CVTorque converter
T/GATemperature gauge
T/LPTail lamp
T/PLYRTape player
T/PNLTrim panel
T/SIGTurn signal
T/VThrottle valve
TATraffic Announcement
TACThrottle Actuator Control
TACHTachometer
TACMThrottle Actuator Control Module
TAPTransmission Adaptive Pressure, Throttle Adaptive Pressure, Tapping
TARPTarpaulin
TASTrap Alert System
TAVTransmission Adaptive Volume
TBCTruck Body Controller
TBIThrottle Body Fuel Injection
TCTurbocharger, Transmission Control
TCCTorque Converter Clutch
TCCMTransfer Case Control Module
TCMTraction Control Module, Transmission Control Module
TCSTraction Control System
TCSCMTransfer Case Shift Control Module
TDCTop Dead Center
TELTelephone
TeleTelescope
TEMPTemperature
TEMPLTemplate
TENSTension
TENSRTensioner
TERMTerminal
TFPTransmission Fluid Pressure
TFTTransmission Fluid Temperature
THDThread
THERMThermostat
THMTurbo Hydra-Matic
THNRThinner
THRThrust
THROTThrottle
TIMTire Inflation Monitoring, Tire Inflation Module
TISTechline Information System
TKTank
TLTubeless, Teal
TLATail Lamp
TLSCPTelescope
TMGTiming
TMPRYTemporary
TNTan
TOCTransmission Oil Cooler
TOLTolerance
TORQTorque
TORSTorsion
TPThrottle Position
TPATerminal Positive Assurance
TPIMTraction Power Inverter Module
TPMTire Pressure Monitoring, Tire Pressure Monitor
TQTorque, Turquoise
TRTransmission Range, Trim
TracTraction
TRACTTraction
TRANSTransmission
TranspTransponder
TransxTransaxle
TRFERTransfer
TrkTruck
TRKTrack
TRLRTrailer
TRUNTrunnion
TSDTime speed distance
TSSTurbine Shaft Speed
TSTRTester
TTTell Tail lamp, Tube type
TTMTilt & Telescope Module
TUMBTumbler
TUNTunnel
TURBTurbine
TURBOTurbocharger
TVThrottle Valve
TVRSTelevision and Radio Suppression
TVVThermal Vacuum Valve
TWCThree Way Converter Catalytic
TWRTower
TwtrTweeter
TWC+OCThree Way + Oxidation Converter Catalytic
TXVThermal Expansion Valve
U
U/BUnderbody
U/HOODUnderhood
U/SEATUnderseat
U/VUnder vehicle
UARTUniversal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter
UBECUnderhood Bussed Electrical Center
U/HUnderhood
U/HECUnderhood Electrical Center
U-jointUniversal Joint
UJTUniversal joint
UNDUnder
UnlkUnlock
UPRUpper
UPSHFTUpshift
UTDUniversal Theft Deterrent
UVUltraviolet
V
VVolt(s), Voltage
V6Six-Cylinder Engine, V-Type
V8Eight-Cylinder Engine, V-Type
VacVacuum
VACVehicle Access Code
VATSVehicle Anti-Theft System
VCIMVehicle Communication Interface Mode
VCMVehicle Control Module
V difVoltage Difference
VDOTVariable Displacement Orifice Tube
VDVVacuum Delay Valve
VelVelocity
VESVariable Effort Steering
VFVacuum Fluorescent
VIOViolet
VINVehicle Identification Number
VLRVoltage Loop Reserve
VMVVacuum Modulator Valve
VRVoltage Regulator
V refVoltage Reference
VSESVehicle Stability Enhancement System
VSSVehicle Speed Sensor
VTViolet
W
W/With
W/BWheel Base
WHWhite
WHLWheel
WHTWhite
W/oWithout
WOTWide Open Throttle
W/PWater Pump
W/SWindshield
WSSWheel Speed Sensor
WU-OCWarm Up Oxidation Converter Catalytic
WU-TWCWarm Up Three-Way Converter Catalytic
X
X-valveExpansion Valve
Y
YdYard(s)
YEYellow
YELYellow