Index of Abreviations and Terms

[Q451990]

Moderator edit: Heres how this thread is going to work:

1. Reply with your addition(s) to the glossary. They do not have to be in alphabetical order or anytthing, just add something....2. Moderators will add each entry. Once your post is deleted, it has been added to the master list....3. Dont even try and be a comedian and add something not related to Nissan/Infiniti's.

AAAC - Aux. Air Cut Valve (See IAC)

AT or A/T - Automatic Transmission

ATF - Automatic Transmission Fluid

B

CCAI - Cold Air Intake

DDTC - Diagnostic Test Codes

E

FFSM - Factory Service Manual

FSTB - Front Strut Tower Brace

FUCA - Front Upper Control ArmG

HHLA - Hydraulic Lash Adjustor - Oil pressurized roller cam follower adjuster. A modern version of the old valve lifter which used push rods unit.

IIAC - Idle Air Control ValveJ

K

KS - Knock Sensor

L

MMAF - Mass Air Flow sensor

N

O

P

Q

RRSB - Rear Sway Bar

RSTB - Rear Strut Tower Brace

RUCA - Rear Upper Control Arm

SSRS - Supplemental Restraint System

TTB - Throttle Body

TPS - Throttle Position Sensor

TSB - Technical Service Bulletin - Updates to service manual to address issues discovered in the field.

UUDP - Under Drive Pully

V

WWOT - Wide Open Throttle (Pedal to the Metal)

X

Y

Z

[Raxephon]

VTC: Valve Timing Control

EGR: Exhaust Gas Recirculation

ECT: Engine Coolant Temperature sensor

EGT: Exhaust Gas Temperature sensor

FIC: Fast Idle Cam

ACV: Air Cut Valve

FPCU: Fuel Pump Control Unit

O2/Oxy/Oxygen Sensor : Exhaust gas sensor

TDC: Top Dead Center

BTDC: Before Top Dead Center

Wes- Added.

[Raxephon]

PTU: Power Transistor Unit

ABS: Anti-lock Brake System

PCV: Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve

Wes- added.

[elwesso]

Ill leave this post here os that I dont inadvertantly delete the main post...

Got everyones so far, keep up the good work!

ALSO, if you want to expound on any given entry, feel free to do so!

EDIT: I also have the SAE list of terms, and we can add them as we see fit, but id prefer to keep this more with the terminology we use here on the forum/nissan community....

For instance the Camshaft position sensor is mostly called the CAS here on the forum, so id rather use that instead of CMPS.

[AZhitman]

A/F or AFR - Air / Fuel RatioCEL - Check Engine LightCVT - Continuously Variable TransmissionDOHC - Dual Overhead CamsE85 - EthanolHVAC - heating ventilation and air conditioning systemIC - IntercoolerKS - knock sensorMAPS - manifold absolute pressure sensorOBD I - onboard diagnostics generation oneOBD II - onboard diagnostics, second generationPCV - positive crankcase ventilationSOHC - Single Overhead CamVDC - Vehicle Dynamic ControlVLSD - Variable Limited Slip DifferentialHLSD - Helical ................VSS - Vehicle Speed Sensor

6MT - 6-speed manual trans5MT - 5....................5AT - Automatic

ACTSUS - Active Suspension SystemHICAS - **** I can't remember, 4-wheel steeringATTESSA - see above, all-wheel driveFED - Non-CA emissions car

added- Wes

[EZcheese15]

MIL Malfunction Indicator Lamp (The CORRECT terminology for a CEL) CVVT Continuously Variable Valve TimingVVL Variable Valve LiftCVT Continuously Variable TransmissionATTESA Advanced Total Traction Engineering System for AllATTESA ETS Advanced Total Traction Engineering System for All with Electronic Torque SplitHICAS High Capacity Actively Controlled SuspensionMPFI Multiport Fuel InjectionTBFI Throttle Body Fuel InjectionDOT Department of TransportationNHTSA National Highway Traffic and Safety AssociationNMA National Motorists AssociationNNA Nissan North AmericaNMAC Nissan Motor Acceptance CoorporationNTCNA Nissan Technical Center North AmericaTCU Transmission Control UnitHP Horsepower, Unit of Measurement for Power Output (746W = 1HP)Lb-ft Pound-foot, Unit of Measurement for TorqueRPM Revolution per MinuteMPH Miles per HourKPH Kilometers per HourPS Pferdestarke, Unit of Measurement for Power Output (735.49875W = 1PS)RON Research Octane NumberMON Motor Octane NumberN2O Nitrous Oxide (Chemical Formula)NOS Nitrous Oxide SystemsEV Electric VehicleLEV Low Emissions VehicleULEV Ultra Low Emissions VehicleSULEV Super Ulta Low Emissions VehiclePZEV Partial Zero Emissions VehicleHEV Hybrid Electric VehicleZEV Zero Emissions VehicleEPA Environmental Protection AgencyCARB California Air Resources BoardSEMA Specialty Equipment Market AssociationNOPI Number One Parts IncorporatedAAA American Automobile Association

Added- Wes

[KATwo40]

ATDC : After top dead center

VE: Volumetric Efficiency

MBT: Mean Best Torque

BMC: Brake Master Cylinder

MC: Master Cylinder

CMC: Clutch Master Cylinder

FPR: Fuel Pressure Regulator

RRFPR: Rising Rate Fuel Pressure Regulator

AFPR: Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator

added- Wes

[AZhitman]

EAV - Ethnically Altered Vehicle

[KATwo40]

CKS: Crank Angle Sensor

CAS: Cam Angle Sensor

IAT (Sensor): Intake Air Temperature (Sensor)

MAP (Sensor): Manifold Absolute Pressure

KS: Knock Sensor

added- Wes

[AZhitman]

BMNP - Black Midget Ninja p0rn

Added to the Fredictionary- Wes

[EZcheese15]

BMNP - Black Midget Ninja p0rn

HAHAHAHAHAHA Oh, and Greg, E85, to be more specific, is 85% Ethanol Blend [with gasoline]

[C-Kwik]

I/C - Intercooler

FMIC - Front Mount Intercooler

SMIC - Side Mount Intercooler

MAP - Manifold Absolute Pressure

RRFPR - Rising Rate Fuel Pressure Regulator

FMU - Fuel Management Unit - See RRFPR

O/D - Overdrive

NOx - Nitrous of Oxides

CO - Carbon Monoxide

HC - Hydrocarbon

NOS - Nitrous Oxide

BA - Brake Assist

VDC - Vehicle Dynamic Control

EBD - Electronic Brake Force Distribution

TPMS - Tire Pressure Monitoring System

HID - High Intensity Discharge

NDIS - Nissan Direct Ignition System

Added- Wes

[EZcheese15]

Chano,

NOx is Oxides of Nitrogen

[naed240sx]

RUCA- rear upper control arm

LCA- lower control arm

FLCA-front lower control arm

RLCA-rear lower control arm

TC rod - tension control rod (tension rod)

added- Wes

[audtatious]

ABS - Anti-Lock Braking System

APP - Accelerator Pedal Position (sensor)

ASCD - Automatic Speed Control System

SSV - Shift Solenoid Valve

TCC S/V - Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Valve

DTC - Diagnostic Trouble Code

LPSV - Line Pressure Solenoid Valve

PNP - Park/Neutral Position (switch)

OVRCSV - Overrun Clutch Solenoid Valve

BA/FTS - Battery/Fluid Temperature Sensor

VSSMTR - Vehicle Speed Sensor Meter

CAN - Controller Area Network

PT/SEN - Power Train Revolution Sensor

DRL - Daytime Running Lights

OBD - On-Board Diagnostics

EVAP (EVP) - Evaporative Emissions System

ECTS - Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor

KS - Knock Sensor

IVIS - Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer Sysem

ORVR - On-Board Refueling Vapor Recovery

NATS - Nissan Anti-Theft System

NVIS - Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System

PCV - Positive Crankcase Ventilation

NVH - Noise Vibration and Harshness

TDC - Top Dead Center

POS - Crankcase Position Sensor

[onosqv]

don't forget...

TCU - can also be Time Control Unit, which is located behind the USDM driver side kick panel. The TCU/TCM as listed in first post (normally referred to as TCM in 240's, but guess you can interchange) is located behind the USDM passenger side kick panel.

IAC up above is also commonly referred to as IACV.

AIV - Air Induction Valve

Since A/T was listed up there...

MT or M/T - Manual Transmission

N/A - Naturally/Normally Aspirated

CKwik: NOS is NOT Nitrous Oxide... NOS is Nitrous Oxide Systems, a company that makes Nitrous Oxide (N2O) kits.

(only vlsd & hlsd were listed before)

LSD - Limited Slip Differential

** Is someone else using AZHitman's acct w/ his last 2 posts? Or is he just going delerious from all the fumes from his KA-T?

vvvvv Do these count? vvvvv

KA-T / KA24(D)E-T/R - KA24(D)E Turboed or Supercharged EngineKA24E - 2.4L SOHC KA EngineKA24DE - 2.4L DOHC KA Engine

[EZcheese15]

I have a list of every production engine Nissan has had, dating back to the early 1900's (well, at least it has most of them). We can add those all at the same time. KAT you may want to add though since it is not a production engine.

[C-Kwik]

Chano,

NOx is Oxides of Nitrogen

I thought it sounded wrong. Tried a quick search to make sure, but then I got lazy.

[C-Kwik]

CKwik: NOS is NOT Nitrous Oxide... NOS is Nitrous Oxide Systems, a company that makes Nitrous Oxide (N2O) kits.

I guess I'm not very Nitrous of anything literate. I guess that's why I prefer turbos!

[Raxephon]

Why were my posts deleted but none of them added?

[elwesso]

Why were my posts deleted but none of them added?

I added all of yours! If I didnt please let me know.....

I dont think ill delete the posts... just mark them done or something...

[Raxephon]

I added all of yours! If I didnt please let me know.....

I dont think ill delete the posts... just mark them done or something...

BTDC,TDC,EGR,ECT,EGT,VTC,PTU,FIC,ACV,FPCU,O2, are not there.

[elwesso]

EDIT: Thanks keith.

Antonio, got your posts back!!!!

[Raxephon]

EDIT: Thanks keith.

Antonio, got your posts back!!!!

Thanks!

[wirelessalpha]

ICE ? I think it stands for "integrated Car Entertainment"...something like that. It has to do with having a stereo system....can someone confirm please?

[Gold Digger]

VLSD - Variable Limited Slip Differential

Greg, not that I am questioning your knowledge...well, yes I am.

But doesn't VLSD stand for Viscus Limited Slip Differential?

And HICAS is High Capacity Actively Controlled Suspension

[Sil40_Mayhem]

Why were my posts deleted but none of them added?

+1

Granted, it was only ECU/ECM and TCU/TCM, but what's the haps, Wes? Anyway, I'll add more:

EBFD - Electronic Brake Force Distribution (usually part of a stability control system)TC - Traction ControlECS - Electronic Stability ControlGVW - Gross Vehicle WeightECCS - Electronic-Conetrated Engine Control System

added- Wes

[evildky]

FICV- Fast Idle Control ValveCHTS- Cylinder Head Temperature sensorAFM- Air Flow MeterPTU- Power Transistor UnitFP- Fuel PumpFPCM- Fuel Pump Control ModuleFPR- Fuel PUmp Relay

added- Wes

[elwesso]

thanks guys, going great so far.... putting these in an excel document this weekend!!

[elwesso]

I added all these to a spreadsheet.... Looking great so far!!!! If I edited your post with a note at the bottom, i have added them to the glossary.