Commonly Used Forum Acronyms
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MBT: Main Battle Tank
APC: Armoured Personell Carrier
IFV: Infantry Fighting Vehicle
POS: Piece of s*** (POOP)
APC: Armoured Personell Carrier
IFV: Infantry Fighting Vehicle
POS: Piece of s*** (POOP)
HMMWV- High Mobility Multi-purpose Wheeled Vehicle aka HUMVEE
CFV- Cavalry Fighting Vehicle ...same as IFV, except it typically carries a TOW missile launcher instead of a Stinger launcher
TOW- Trigger-fired, Optically guided, Wire controlled missile
CFV- Cavalry Fighting Vehicle ...same as IFV, except it typically carries a TOW missile launcher instead of a Stinger launcher
TOW- Trigger-fired, Optically guided, Wire controlled missile
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Stormtrooper77
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This thread has officially gone to s***.
This thread has officially gone to s***.
VCTS: Variable Tumble Control System, emmisions device on the intake manifold by the head
VICS: Variable Intake Charge System, Valves in the IM (intake manifold) that open to allow a larger plenum.
ECU/ECM Electronic Control Unit/Electronic Control Module, Generally the Computer that controls the eninge systems in a car.
VICS: Variable Intake Charge System, Valves in the IM (intake manifold) that open to allow a larger plenum.
ECU/ECM Electronic Control Unit/Electronic Control Module, Generally the Computer that controls the eninge systems in a car.
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SRAAW = Short Range Anti Armour Weapon
GPMG = General Purpose Machine Gun
ADATS = Air Defence Anti Tank System
HLVW = Heavy Logistic Vehicle Wheeled
SAW = Section Automatic Weapon (also known as the C-9 LMG here in Canada)
LMG = Light Machine Gun
GPMG = General Purpose Machine Gun
ADATS = Air Defence Anti Tank System
HLVW = Heavy Logistic Vehicle Wheeled
SAW = Section Automatic Weapon (also known as the C-9 LMG here in Canada)
LMG = Light Machine Gun
CIWS -close in weapons system
TLAM- tomahawk land attack missle
VLS - vertical launching system
VLA - vertically launched asroc
HARM- high speed anti-radiation missle
Oh, and this was an awesome thread until we ruined it. I really didn't know what some of the non-car terms meant (ROFL, ect.) and felt stupid asking
TLAM- tomahawk land attack missle
VLS - vertical launching system
VLA - vertically launched asroc
HARM- high speed anti-radiation missle
Oh, and this was an awesome thread until we ruined it. I really didn't know what some of the non-car terms meant (ROFL, ect.) and felt stupid asking
Wiggles422
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Stormtrooper77 said:
(werd) clean up on aisles 3 and 4
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DRS = Donkey Rapeing Shiteater...
CommieSpeed
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JDM: ????
OEM: ?????
Mz3: official Mazda3 abbreviation
Mz6: " " Mazda6 " "
PCOFGS: Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species......or....Please Come Over For Gay Sex
OEM: ?????
Mz3: official Mazda3 abbreviation
Mz6: " " Mazda6 " "
PCOFGS: Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species......or....Please Come Over For Gay Sex
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JDM, Japanese DOMESTIC MARKET. Ie, Not for export from JapanCommieSpeed said:
OEM, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ___________ I Dunno, (Mazda Parts for a Mazda)
Iceman112k3
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TLA = Three letter acronym
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^^^Thanks
ABBREVIATIONS
AAS Air adjusting screw
ABS Antilock brake system
ACC Accessories
ATF Automatic transaxle fluid
ATX Automatic transaxle
BDC Bottom dead center
BTDC Before top dead center
CDCV Canister drain cut valve
CCM Comprehensive component monitor
CM Control module
DC Drive cycle
DRL Daytime running light
E/L Electric load
ELR Emergency locking retractor
EX Exhaust
HI High
HU ABS hydraulic unit
HVAC Heater, ventilation, and air conditioning
IG Ignition
IN Intake
INT Intermittent
LF Left front
LH Left hand
LO Low
LR Left rear
LSD Limited slip differential
M Motor
MAX Maximum
MTX Manual transaxle
O/D Overdrive
OFF Switch off
ON Switch on
PCV Positive crankcase ventilation
PRC Pressure regulator control
P/S Power steering
RF Right front
RH Right hand
RR Right rear
SAS Sophisticated air bag sensor
SST Special service tool
SW Switch
TAS Throttle adjusting screw
TC Turbocharger
TDC Top dead center
TNS Tail number side lights
TR Transmission range
VICS Variable inertia charging system
VTCS Variable tumble control system
1GR First gear
2GR Second gear
4SD 4 door sedan
5HB 5 door hatchback
SAE STANDARDS
In accordance with new regulations, SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) standard names and abbreviations are now used in this manual. The table below lists the names and abbreviations that have been used in Mazda manuals up to now and their SAE equivalents.
SAE Standard Remark
Abbreviation Name
AP Accelerator Pedal
ACL Air Cleaner
A/C Air Conditioning
BARO Barometric Pressure
B+ Battery Positive Voltage
CMP sensor Camshaft Position Sensor
CAC Charge Air Cooler
CLS Closed Loop System
CTP Closed Throttle Position
CPP Clutch Pedal Position
CIS Continuous Fuel Injection System
CKP sensor Crankshaft Position Sensor
DLC Data Link Connector
DTM Diagnostic Test Mode #1
DTC Diagnostic Trouble Code(s)
DI Distributor Ignition
DLI Distributorless Ignition
EI Electronic Ignition #2
ECT Engine Coolant Temperature
EM Engine Modification
EVAP Evaporative Emission
EGR Exhaust Gas Recirculation
FC Fan Control
FF Flexible Fuel
4GR Fourth Gear
GEN Generator
GND Ground
HO2S Heated Oxygen Sensor With heater
IAC Idle Air control
IAT Intake Air Temperature
KS Knock Sensor
MIL Malfunction Indicator Lamp
MAP Manifold Absolute Pressure
MAF sensor Mass Air Flow Sensor
MFL Multiport Fuel Injection
OBD On-Board Diagnostic
OL Open Loop
OC Oxidation Catalytic Converter
O2S Oxygen Sensor
PNP Park/Neutral Position
PSP Power Steering Pressure
PCM Powertrain Control Module #3
PAIR Pulsed Secondary Air Injection Pulsed injection
AIR Secondary Air Injection Injection with air pump
SAPV Secondary Air Pulse Valve
SFI Sequential Multipoint Fuel
Injection
3GR Third Gear
TWC Three Way Catalytic Converter
TB Throttle Body
TP sensor Throttle Position Sensor
TCC Torque Converter Clutch
TCM Transmission (Transaxle) Control Module
TR Transmission (Transaxle) Range
TC Turbocharger
VSS Vehicle Speed Sensor
VR Voltage Regulator
VAF sensor Volume Air Flow Sensor
WUTWC Warm Up Three Way Catalytic Converter #4
WOT Wide Open Throttle
#1
Diagnostic trouble codes depend on the diagnostic test mode
#2
Controlled by the PCM
#3
Device that controls engine and powertrain
#4
Directly connected to exhaust manifold
AAS Air adjusting screw
ABS Antilock brake system
ACC Accessories
ATF Automatic transaxle fluid
ATX Automatic transaxle
BDC Bottom dead center
BTDC Before top dead center
CDCV Canister drain cut valve
CCM Comprehensive component monitor
CM Control module
DC Drive cycle
DRL Daytime running light
E/L Electric load
ELR Emergency locking retractor
EX Exhaust
HI High
HU ABS hydraulic unit
HVAC Heater, ventilation, and air conditioning
IG Ignition
IN Intake
INT Intermittent
LF Left front
LH Left hand
LO Low
LR Left rear
LSD Limited slip differential
M Motor
MAX Maximum
MTX Manual transaxle
O/D Overdrive
OFF Switch off
ON Switch on
PCV Positive crankcase ventilation
PRC Pressure regulator control
P/S Power steering
RF Right front
RH Right hand
RR Right rear
SAS Sophisticated air bag sensor
SST Special service tool
SW Switch
TAS Throttle adjusting screw
TC Turbocharger
TDC Top dead center
TNS Tail number side lights
TR Transmission range
VICS Variable inertia charging system
VTCS Variable tumble control system
1GR First gear
2GR Second gear
4SD 4 door sedan
5HB 5 door hatchback
SAE STANDARDS
In accordance with new regulations, SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) standard names and abbreviations are now used in this manual. The table below lists the names and abbreviations that have been used in Mazda manuals up to now and their SAE equivalents.
SAE Standard Remark
Abbreviation Name
AP Accelerator Pedal
ACL Air Cleaner
A/C Air Conditioning
BARO Barometric Pressure
B+ Battery Positive Voltage
CMP sensor Camshaft Position Sensor
CAC Charge Air Cooler
CLS Closed Loop System
CTP Closed Throttle Position
CPP Clutch Pedal Position
CIS Continuous Fuel Injection System
CKP sensor Crankshaft Position Sensor
DLC Data Link Connector
DTM Diagnostic Test Mode #1
DTC Diagnostic Trouble Code(s)
DI Distributor Ignition
DLI Distributorless Ignition
EI Electronic Ignition #2
ECT Engine Coolant Temperature
EM Engine Modification
EVAP Evaporative Emission
EGR Exhaust Gas Recirculation
FC Fan Control
FF Flexible Fuel
4GR Fourth Gear
GEN Generator
GND Ground
HO2S Heated Oxygen Sensor With heater
IAC Idle Air control
IAT Intake Air Temperature
KS Knock Sensor
MIL Malfunction Indicator Lamp
MAP Manifold Absolute Pressure
MAF sensor Mass Air Flow Sensor
MFL Multiport Fuel Injection
OBD On-Board Diagnostic
OL Open Loop
OC Oxidation Catalytic Converter
O2S Oxygen Sensor
PNP Park/Neutral Position
PSP Power Steering Pressure
PCM Powertrain Control Module #3
PAIR Pulsed Secondary Air Injection Pulsed injection
AIR Secondary Air Injection Injection with air pump
SAPV Secondary Air Pulse Valve
SFI Sequential Multipoint Fuel
Injection
3GR Third Gear
TWC Three Way Catalytic Converter
TB Throttle Body
TP sensor Throttle Position Sensor
TCC Torque Converter Clutch
TCM Transmission (Transaxle) Control Module
TR Transmission (Transaxle) Range
TC Turbocharger
VSS Vehicle Speed Sensor
VR Voltage Regulator
VAF sensor Volume Air Flow Sensor
WUTWC Warm Up Three Way Catalytic Converter #4
WOT Wide Open Throttle
#1
Diagnostic trouble codes depend on the diagnostic test mode
#2
Controlled by the PCM
#3
Device that controls engine and powertrain
#4
Directly connected to exhaust manifold
