Acronyms

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  1. SRT-Tom

    SRT-Tom Well-Known Member Staff Member Super Moderator Article Writer

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    How many of you know the meaning of these commonly used acronyms? Some are easy, others may be hard. Test your knowledge and then scroll down for the answers.

    AFR
    BCM
    BOV
    CDV
    CEL
    DCG
    DTC
    ECT
    EGR
    EVIC
    HUD
    HVAC
    IAT
    IFS
    LSA
    MIL
    PCM
    PDC
    RWHP
    SA
    SRS
    TCM
    TIPM
    TPMS
    VVT


































    Definitions

    AFR= Air Fuel Ratio
    BCM= Body Control Module
    BOV= Blow Off Valve
    CDV= Clutch Delay Valve
    CEL= Check Engine Light
    DCG= Drivers Convenience Group Package
    DTC= Diagnostic Trouble Code
    ECT= Engine Coolant Temp
    EGR= Exhaust Gas Recirculation
    EVIC= Electronic Vehicle Information Center
    HUD= Heads-Up Display
    HVAC= Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
    IAT= Intake Air Temperature
    IFS= Independent Front Suspension
    LSA= Lobe Separation Angle (Camshaft)
    MIL= Malfunction Indicator Light
    PCM= Powertrain Control Module
    PDC= Power Distribution Center
    RWHP= Rear Wheel Horsepower
    SA= Spark Advance
    SRS= Supplemental Restraint System
    TCM= Transmission Control Module
    TIPM= Totally Integrated Power Module
    TPMS= Tire Pressure Monitoring System
    VVT= Variable Valve Timing





     
  2. B5blueRT

    B5blueRT Full Access Member

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    I hope I'll never have to know most of these because that means my Challenger is running great. :)