GLOSSARY OF TERMS


APPS
 
Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor
 
ATT
 
Ambient Air Temperature
 
ABS
 
Anti-Lock Brake System
 
ASD
 
Auto Shut Down
 
BARO
 
Barometric
 
CGW
 
Central Gateway
 
CKP
 
Crankshaft Position Sensor
 
CMP
 
Camshaft Position Sensor
 
CMTC
 
Compass/Mini-Trip Computer
 
DCHA
 
Diesel Cabin Heater Assist
 
DLC
 
Data Link Connector
 
DTC
 
Diagnostic Trouble Code
 
EATX
 
Electronic Automatic Transaxle
 
ECT
 
Engine Coolant Temperature
 
ECM
 
Engine Control Module
 
EGR
 
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
 
ETC
 
Electronic Throttle Control
 
GEN
 
Generator
 
GPEC
 
Global Powertrain Engine Controller
 
FCM
 
Front Control Module
 
FDCM
 
Final Drive Control Module
 
IAT
 
Intake/Inlet Air Temperature
 
IAC
 
Idle Air Control
 
IOD
 
Ignition Off-Draw
 
IPM
 
Integrated Power Module
 
JTEC
 
Jeep Truck Engine Controller
 
KS
 
Knock Sensor
 
LDP
 
Leak Detection Pump
 
MAP
 
Manifold Air Pressure
 
MDS
 
Multi Displacement System
 
MIC
 
Mechanical Instrument Cluster
 
MIL
 
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
 
MTV
 
Manifold Tuning Valve
 
NGC
 
Next Generation Controller
 
NVLD
 
Natural Vacuum Leak Detection
 
O2S
 
Oxygen Sensor
 
OBD
 
On board Diagnostic Diagnostics
 
PDC
 
Power Distribution Center
 
PCI
 
Programmable Communication Interface
 
PCM
 
Powertrain Control Module
 
PCV
 
Positive Crankcase Ventilation
 
PEP
 
Peripheral Expansion Port
 
SBEC
 
Single Board Engine Controller
 
SCM
 
Steering Control Module
 
S/C
 
Speed Control
 
SKIM
 
Sentry Key Immobilizer Module
 
SKIS
 
Sentry Key Immobilizer System
 
SKREEM
 
Sentry Key Remote Entry Module
 
SKREES
 
Sentry Key Remote Entry System
 
SOL
 
Solenoid
 
SRV
 
Short Runner Valve
 
TCM
 
Transmission Control Module
 
TCC
 
Torque Converter Clutch
 
TIP
 
Throttle Inlet Pressure
 
TIPM
 
Totally Integrated Power Module
 
TP
 
Throttle Position
 
TPMS
 
Tire Pressure Monitor System
 
TRS
 
Transmission Range Sensor
 
VSS
 
Vehicle Speed Sensor/Signal
 
WCM
 
Wireless Control Module