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Terminology

OBD2/SAE Acronyms

KOEC  -   Key On, Engine Cranking
KOEO  -   Key On, Engine Off
KOER  -   Key On, Engine Running
KS  -   Knock Sensor
KSM  -   Knock Sensor Module
LT  -   Long Term Fuel Trim
MAF  -   Mass Airflow Sensor
MAP  -   Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor
MC  -   Mixture Control
MDP  -   Manifold Differential Pressure
MFI  -   Multiport Fuel Injection
MIL  -   Malfunction Indicator Lamp
MPH  -   Miles per Hour
MST  -   Manifold Surface Temperature
MVZ  -   Manifold Vacuum Zone
NVRAM  -   Nonvolatile RAM
NOX  -   Oxides of Nitrogen
O2S  -   Oxygen Sensor
OBD  -   Onboard Diagnostics
OBD I  -   Onboard Diagnostics, First Generation
OBD II  -   Onboard Diagnostics, Second Generation
OC  -   Oxidation Catalyst
ODM  -   Output Device Monitor
OL  -   Open Loop
OSC  -   Oxygen Sensor Storage
PAIR  -   Pulsed Secondary Air Injection
PCM  -   Power Train Control Module
PCV  -   Positive Crankcase Ventilation
PNP  -   Park/Neutral Switch
PROM  -   Programable Read Only Memory
PSA  -   Pressure Switch Assembly
PSP  -   Power Steering Pressure
PTOX  -   Periodic Trap Oxidizer
RAM  -   Random Access Memory
RM  -   Relay Module
ROM  -   Read Only Memory
RPM  -   Revolutions per Minute
SC  -   Supercharger
SCB  -   Supercharger Bypass
SDM  -   Sensing Diagnostic Mode
SFI  -   Sequential Fuel Injection
SRI  -   Service Reminder Indicator
SRT  -   System Readiness Test
ST  -   Short Term Fuel Trim
TB  -   Throttle Body
TBI  -   Throttle Body Injection
TC  -   Turbocharger
TCC  -   Torque Converter Clutch
TCM  -   Transmission or Transaxle Control Module
TFP  -   Throttle Fluid Pressure
TP  -   Throttle Position
TPS  -   Throttle Position Sensor
TVV  -   Thermal Vacuum Valve
TWC  -   Three Way Catalyst
TWC+OC  -   Three Way + Oxidation Catalytic Converter
VAF  -   Volume Airflow
VCM  -   Vehicle Control Module
VR  -   Voltage Regulator
VS  -   Vehicle Sensor
VSS  -   Vehicle Speed Sensor
WU-TWC  -   Warm Up 3 Way Catalytic Converter
WOT  -   Wide Open Throttle
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