VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)
This is the legal identification of the vehicle. it is located on the left bottom of the windshield. It can be easily seen through the windshield from outside the vehicle.
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ABBREVIATIONS CHARTS
List of automotive abbreviations which may be used in this manual
- A - Ampere(s)
- ABS - Anti-lock Brake System
- AC - Alternating Current
- A/C - Air Conditioning
- ACCEL - Accelerator
- ACC - Accessory
- ACL - Air Cleaner
- Adj - Adjust
- A/F - Air Fuel Ratio
- AIR - Secondary Air Injection System
- Alt - Altitude
- AMP - Ampere(s)
- ANT - Antenna
- ASM - Assembly
- A/T - Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
- ATDC - After Top Dead Center
- ATF - Automatic Transmission Fluid
- Auth - Authority
- Auto - Automatic
- BARO - Barometric Pressure
- Bat - Battery
- B+ - Battery Positive Voltage
- Bbl - Barrel
- BHP - Brake Horsepower
- BPT - Backpressure Transducer
- BTDC - Before Top Dead Center
- °C - Degrees Celsius
- CAC - Charge Air Cooler
- Calif - California
- cc - Cubic Centimeter
- CID - Cubic Inch Displacement
- CKP - Crankshaft Position
- CL - Closed Loop
- CLCC - Closed Loop Carburetor Control
- CMP - Camshaft Position
- CO - Carbon Monoxide
- Coax - Coaxial
- Conn - Connector
- Conv - Converter
- Crank - Crankshaft
- Cu. In. - Cubic Inch
- CV - Constant Velocity
- Cyl - Cylinder(s)
- DI - Distributor Ignition
- Diff - Differential
- Dist - Distributor
- DLC - Data Link Connector
- DOHC - Double Overhead Camshaft
- DTC - Diagnostic Trouble Code
- DTM - Diagnostic Test Mode
- DTT - Diagnostic Test Terminal
- DVM - Digital Voltmeter (10 meg.)
- DVOM - Digital Volt Ohmmeter
- EBCM - Electronic Brake Control Module
- ECM - Engine Control Module
- ECT - Engine Coolant Temperature
- EEPROM - Electronically Erasable Programmable
- Read Only Memory
- EGR - Exhaust Gas Recirculation
- EI - Electronic Ignition
- ETR - Electronically Tuned Receiver
- EVAP - Evaporation Emission
- Exh - Exhaust
- °F - Degrees Fahrenheit
- Fed - Federal (All States Except Calif.)
- FF - Front Drive Front Engine
- FL - Fusible Link
- FLW - Fusible Link Wire
- FP - Fuel Pump
- FRT - Front
- ft - Foot
- FWD - Front Wheel Drive
- 4WD - Four Wheel Drive
- 4 x 4 - Four Wheel Drive
- 4 A/T - Four Speed Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
- Gal - Gallon
- GEN - Generator
- GND - Ground
- Gov - Governor
- g - Gram
- Harn - Harness
- HC - Hydrocarbons
- HD - Heavy Duty
- Hg - Hydrargyrum (Mercury)
- HiAlt - High Altitude
- HO2S - Heated Oxygen Sensor
- HVAC - Heater-Vent -Air-Conditioning
- IAC - Idle Air Control
- IAT - Intake Air Temperature
- IC - Integrated Circuit / Ignition Control
- ID - Identification / Inside Diameter
- IGN - Ignition
- INJ - Injection
- IP - Instrument Panel
- IPC - Instrument Panel Cluster
- Int - Intake
- ISC - Idle Speed Control
- J/B - Junction Block
- kg - Kilograms
- km - Kilometers
- km/h - Kilometer per Hour
- kPa - Kilopascals
- kV - Kilovolts (thousands of volts)
- kW - Kilowatts
- KS - Knock Sensor
- L - Liter
- lb ft - Foot Pounds
- lb in - Inch Pounds
- LF - Left Front
- LH - Left Hand
- LR - Left Rear
- LS - Left Side
- LWB - Long Wheel Base
- L-4 - In-Line Four Cylinder Engine
- MAF - Mass Air Flow
- MAN - Manual
- MAP - Manifold Absolute Pressure
- Max - Maximum
- MC - Mixture Control
- MFI - Multiport Fuel Injection
- MIL - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
- Min - Minimum
- mm - Millimeter
- MPG - Miles Per Gallon
- MPH - Miles Per Hour
- M/T - Manual Transmission/Transaxle
- MV - Millivolt
- N - Newtons
- NA - Natural Aspirated
- NC - Normally Closed
- N.M - Newton Meters
- NO - Normally Open
- NOX - Nitrogen, Oxides of
- OBD - On-Board Diagnostic
- OD - Outside Diameter
- O/D - Over Drive
- OHC - Overhead Camshaft
- OL - Open Loop
- O2 - Oxygen
- O2S - Oxygen Sensor
- PAIR - Pulsed Secondary Air Injection System
- P/B - Power Brakes
- PCM - Powertrain Control Module
- PCV - Positive Crankcase Ventilation
- PRESS - Pressure
- PROM - Programmable Read Only Memory
- PNP - Park/Neutral Position
- P/S - Power Steering
- PSI - Pounds per Square Inch
- PSP - Power Steering Pressure
- Pt. - Pint
- Pri - Primary
- PWM - Pulse Width Modulate
- Qt. - Quart
- REF - Reference
- RF - Right Front
- RFI - Radio Frequency Interference
- RH - Right Hand
- RPM - Revolutions Per Minute
- RPM Sensor - Engine Speed Sensor
- RPO - Regular Production Option
- RR - Right Rear
- RS - Right Side
- RTV - Room Temperature Vulcanizing
- RWAL - Rear Wheel Anti-lock Brake
- RWD - Rear Wheel Drive
- SAE - Society of Automotive Engineers
- Sec - Secondary
- SFI - Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection
- SI - System International
- SIR - Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System
- SOHC - Single Overhead Camshaft
- Sol - Solenoid
- SPEC - Specification
- Speedo - Speedometer
- SRS - Supplemental Restraint System
- ST - Start / Scan Tool
- Sw - Switch
- SWB - Short Wheel Base
- SYN - Synchronize
- Tach - Tachometer
- TB - Throttle Body
- TBI - Throttle Body Fuel Injection
- TCC - Torque Converter Clutch
- TCM - Transmission Control Module
- TDC - Top Dead Center.
- Term - Terminal
- TEMP - Temperature TOD- Torque On Demand
- TP - Throttle Position
- TRANS - Transmission/Transaxle
- TURBO - Turbocharger
- TVRS - Television & Radio Suppression
- TVV - Thermal Vacuum Valve
- TWC - Three Way Catalytic Converter
- 3 A/T - Three Speed Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
- 2WD - Two Wheel Drive
- 4 x 2 - Two Wheel Drive
- U-joint - Universal Joint
- V - Volt(s)
- VAC - Vacuum
- VIN - Vehicle Identification Number
- VRRRE - Vehicle Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Equipment
- V-ref - ECM Reference Voltage
- VSS - Vehicle Speed Sensor
- VSV - Vacuum Switch Valve
- V-6 - Six Cylinder "V " Engine
- V-8 - Eight Cylinder "V" Engine
- W - Watt(s)
- w/ - With
- w/b - Wheel Base
- w/o - Without
- WOT - Wide Open Throttle
SERVICE PARTS IDENTIFICATION PLATE
The Vehicle Information Plate (Service Parts ID plate) is provided on all vehicle models.
It is located on the center dash wall inside the engine compartment. The plate lists the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number), paint information and all production options and special equipment on the vehicle when it was shipped from the factory.
