Commonly used ACNA acronyms

[scottydl]

Here's the Master List of acronyms/abbreviations that you'll see around ACNA quite often. Add any more you come across below, and I'll add them to this collection.


*Ahem* and a special thank you to koalydksinrukt (that's kaykirk and oldsnut combined) for their simultaneous alphabetizing in the original thread.


1st gen, 1G, Classic - First Generation (1995-1999) Aurora
2nd gen, 2G - Second Generation (2001-2003) Aurora
3.5 - 3.5L V6, or V6-equiped 2nd gen Aurora
4.0 - 4.0L V8, or V8-equipped 2nd gen or any 1st gen
ABS - Anti-lock Brake system
AFAIK - As Far As I Know
ALC- Automatic Level Control
BTW - by the way
BCM - Body Control Module
CAI - Cold Air Intake
CC - Catalytic Converter
CEL - Check Engine Light
CHMSL - Center High Mounted Stop Lamp
CID - Cubic Inch Displacement
DOHC - Dual Overhead Cam
DIC - Driver Information Center
DMVM - digital micro-volt meter
DRL - Daytime Running Lamps
ECT - engine coolant temp (sensor)
ELC - Electronic Level Control
EGR - Exhaust Gas Recirculation (valve)
FPR - fuel pressure regulator
FSM - Factory Service Manual
FWIW - For What It's Worth
FYI- for your information
GVWR- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (Max total weight of loaded vehicle)
GYCS - Get Your Codes Scanned!
HID - high intensity discharge lights
HU - Head Unit
IAC - Idle Air Control/ Intake Air Control module
IAT - intake air temp Sensor
IDK - I Don't Know
IIRC - If I Recall Correctly / If I Remember Correctly
IMHO - In My Humble/Honest Opinion
IMO- In my opinion
ISS - Intermediate Steering Shaft
MAP/MAPS - Manifold Air Pressure/Sensor
MAT - Manifold Air Temp
MFA - Monthly Featured Aurora
MIL - Malfunction Indicator Light
Monroes - Monroe replacement shocks for Aurora
N* - Northstar V8 engine
NSFW - Not Suitable For Work/Women
OP - Original Poster (the person that started a thread)
PCM - Powertrain Control Module
PITA - Pain in the A$$ Butt
PM - personal message
R&R - remove and reinstall
SEL, CEL - Service Engine Light, Check Engine Light
SES - Service Engine Soon (Same as SEL)
TCC - Torque Converter Clutch
TCM - Traction Control Module
TCS- traction control system
TSB - Technical Service Bulletin
TPS - Throttle Position Sensor
VATS - Vehicle Anti Theft Sensor
VSC - Vehicle Stability Control
VSS - Vehicle Speed Sensor
WAI - Warm Air Intake
WOT - Wide Open Throttle (i.e. Pedal to the Metal)