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Old 08-19-2010, 12:37 AM
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Abbreviation Glossary

Alright guys and gals... I see a need for a glossary for abbreviations here. Now, this ... hopefully .. should apply to the whole site and not just to our section. Since no one has done it (that I know of) help me out.
Edit: MGDfan came up with a partial list to which we have added

Besides the obvious of LMAO, ROFL, WTF, , let's get a list going to have it posted somewhere for all to see.And all of 97-03 can share credit

Edit: and now with HHHoagie, who posted a pretty good list in 2004.

We have included terms maybe only used on this site... IDK... such as NBS, OBS, IMHO. IIRC.... ect., ect.

Edit #2: MGDfan found yet another list of abbreviations and definitions, posted by Steve83 on 4-25-09 at another site. It is quite long and detailed so here is the link : http://www.fourdoorbronco.com/board/...-Abbreviations

2V, 3V, 4V = 2, 3, or 4 valves (per cylinder)
ACT = Air Charge Temp
ACV = Thermactor Air Control Sensor
AAL = Add A Leaf
AOD = Automatic Overdrive Transmission
APP = Accelerator Petal Position
AXOD = Automatic Transaxle Overdrive Transmission (Front Wheel Drive)
BAT = Battery Voltage
BCM = Body Control Module
BL = Body Lift
BOO = Brake On/Off Switch
BP = Barometric Pressure Sensor
btw = 'by the way' ....
CAI = Cold Air Intake
CC = Cubic Centimeter
CCD = Computer Controlled Dwell
CCO = Converter Clutch Override
CI = Cubic Inch
CMCV = Charge Motion Control Valves
COP = Coil On Plug(s)
CDR = Crankcase Depression Regulator
CEL = Check Engine Light
CFI = Central Fuel Injection
CHT = Cylinder Head Temperature
CID = Cylinder Identification Sensor
CKP = Crank Position Sensor
CMP = Cam Position Sensor
COG = Center Of Gravity
CPS = Crankshaft Position Sensor
DIDO = Dual In/Dual Out (exhaust)
DIY = Do It Yourself
DOHC = Dual Over Head Cams
DPFE = Differential Pressure Feedback EGR sensor
DTC = Diagnostic Trouble Codes
EB = Eddie Bauer
ECA = Electronic Control Assembly
ECM = Engine Control Module
ECT = Engine Coolant Temp
EDF = Electric Drive Fan Relay
EDIS = Electronic Distributor
EGO = Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensor
EGR = Exhaust Gas Recirculation
EGRC = EGR Control Solenoid
EOT = Engine Oil Temperature
EVP = EGR Position Sensor
EVR = EGR Valve Regulator
Expy = Expedition (Ford)
FBSS = Front,Back, Side to Side (Hydraulic or Air Suspension actuators/switches)
FDM = Fuel Delivery Module
FI = Fuel Injected
fify = fixed it for you
FPM = Fuel Pump Monitor
FRP = Fuel Rail Pressure
FYI = For Your Information
GLWS = Good Luck With Sale
HEGO = Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensor
HFC = High Flow Catalytic Converters (Cats)
IAC = Idle Air Control (valve)
IAT = Intake Air Temperature
ICM = Integrated Controller Module
IDM = Ignition Driver Module
IDK = I Don't Know
IFS = Independent Front Suspension
IIRC = If I Recall Correctly
IMHO = In My Humble Opinion
ISC = Idle Speed Control
ITS = Idle Tracking Switch
IVS = Idle Validation Switch (Diesel)
KAM = Keep Alive Memory
KOEO = Key On Engine Off
KOER = Key On Engine Running
KS = Knock Sensor
L = Liter (or, at least on this forum, some just refer to an F150 Lightning with a simple 'L'. It is up to you to decide proper context)
LED = Light Emitting Diode
LOAD = Engine Load
LOS = Limited Operation Strategy
LPD = Line Pressure Desired
LSD = Limited Slip Differential
LT = Long Tube (headers)
LUS = Lock-up Solenoid
MAF = Mass Airflow
MAFV = Mass Airflow Sensor Voltage
MAP = Manifold Absolute Pressure
MAT = Manifold Air Temp
MCU = Microprocessor Control Unit
MIL = Malfunction Indicator Light
MPG = Miles Per Gallon
MPFI = Multi Port Fuel Injection
MPH = Miles Per Hour
NBS = New Body Style
OBD II = On Board Diagnostics (connection)
OBS = Old Body Style
OHC = Over Head Camshaft
OP = Original Poster (in forum)
OSS = Output Shaft Speed
PCM = Powertrain Control Module
PFE = Pressure Feedback EGR Sensor
PIP = Profile Ignition Pickup
PSPS = Power Steering Pressure Switch
PTM = Paint To Match
RC = Regular Cab
RC/SB = Regular Cab / Short Bed
RPM = Revolutions Per Minute
RWHP = Rear Wheel Horsepower
S/C = Super Charger
SAS = Solid Axle Swap
SCab = Super Cab
SCrew = Super Crew
SES = Service Engine Soon
SFA = Solid Front Axle
SIL = Shift Indicator Light
SIDO = Single In/Dual Out (exhaust)
SISO = Single In/Single Out (exhaust)
SPARK = Spark Advance/Retard
SPOUT = Spark Output Signal (from ECA)
STAR = Self Test Automatic Readout
TAPS = Throttle Angle Position Sensor
TB = Throttle Body
TCM = Transmission Control Module
TDC = Top Dead Center
TFI = Thick Film Ignition System
TFT = Transmission Fluid Temperature
TGS = Top Gear Switch
THS = Transmission Temperature Switch
TPMS = Tire Pressure Monitoring System
TPS = Throttle Position Sensor
TQ = Torque
TQC = Torque Control
TSS = Turbine Shaft Speed
TTS = Transmission Temperature Switch
TT = Trailer Tow
TTT = Telescoping Trailer Tow
ttt = to the top
VAF = Vane Air Flow Sensor
VAT = Vane Air Temperature
VCT = Variable Cam Timing
VSS = Vehicle Speed Sensor
WAC = WOT A/C Cut-off Switch
WAI = Warm Air Intake
WOT = Wide Open Throttle
 

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Dtf???? Haha jk
 
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Originally Posted by thejake1989
Dtf???? Haha jk
I can't even say what I would translate that to. I'd be banned
 
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SFA- Solid front axle
SAS-Solid axle swap
 
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^^^

Screw and scab and rcab rc/sb(rcsb)
 
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Originally Posted by thejake1989
....... rcab rc/sb(rcsb)
??

See what I mean?? Nevermind... just HIT me!!
 

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mpg

miles per gallon

In all seriousness though...HFCs= High flow cats
 
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Good Start so far. Thanks All .. I will keep this updated as long as it continues... then alphabetize and hopefully the Admins. will transfer it
 
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CAI- Cold air intake

rear wheel horsepower should be RWHP, not RWH
 
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Originally Posted by migdaddy
mpg

miles per gallon

In all seriousness though...
HFCs= High flow cats
Some may not know that one so it's in there
 
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Hmm, just a few of the more common ones I can think of right now.....

AAL = Add A Leaf
WOT = Wide Open Throttle.

Good idea btw (which equals "by the way")
 
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Originally Posted by ChrisT
Hmm, just a few of the more common ones I can think of right now.....

AAL = Add A Leaf
WOT = Wide Open Throttle.

Good idea btw (which equals "by the way")
Thanks. For all of it
 
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So the list grows Keep'em coming. I'll check back later
 
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TT= trailer tow
TTT = telescoping trailer tow
ttt = to the top
 
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exhaust....
LT - long tube (headers)
SI - single in
DO - dual out
SO - single out
DI - dual in

DIY !!!!
 


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