Automotive Term Abbreviation Directory Table
Abbreviations Starting with the letter "S" for Automobiles
SBC - Single Bed Converter
SBD - Strategy Base Diagnostics
SBEC - Single Board Engine Controller
SC - Supercharged SEFI - Sequential Electronic Fuel Injection SES - Service Engine Soon (light) SFI - Sequential (Port) Fuel Injection SIL - Shift Indicator Light SIR - Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
SIPS - Side Impact Protection System SOHC - Single Overhead Cam SPFI - Sequential Port Fuel Injection SPOUT - Spark Output SPK - Spark Control SOL/Sol. - Solenoid
SRI - Service Reminder Indicator SRS - Secondary Restraint System SRS - Supplemental Restraint System (air bag) SRT - System Readiness Test SS - Speed Sensor SSI - Solid State Ignition STAR - Self-Test Automatic Readout STFT - Short Term Fuel Trim STO - Self-Test Output SUB-O2 - Sub Oxygen Sensor Sw. - Switch SWB - Short Wheel-Base Sys. - System Abbreviations Beginning with the Letter "T" for Autos TAB - Thermactor Air By-Pass TAD - Thermactor Air Diverter TACH - Tachometer TB - Throttle Body TBI - Throttle Body Injection TC - Turbocharged TCC - Torque Converter Clutch TCM - Transmission or Transaxle Control Module TCS - Traction control solenoid (SAAB 9000) TD - Turbo Diesel TDC - Top Dead Center TDI - Turbo Direct Injection (A turbo charged direct injected diesel engine) Temp. - Temperature TFI - Thick Film Ignition THERMAC - Thermostatic Air Cleaner TIV - Thermactor Idle Vacuum Valve TKS - Throttle Kicker Solenoid TPI - Tuned Port Injection TPP - Throttle Position Potentiometer TPS - Throttle Position Sensor/Switch TPT - Throttle Position Transducer TS - Temperature Sensor TSP - Throttle Solenoid Positioner TV - Throttle Valve TV - Thermovalve TVS - Thermal Vacuum Switch TWC - Three Way Catalyst TWC+OC - Three Way + Oxidation Catalytic Converter Abbreviations Starting with the letter "V" for Vehicles V - Valve Vac. - Vacuum VAF - Vane Airflow VAPS - Variable Assist Power Steering VCC - Viscous Converter Clutch VCRM - Variable Control Relay Module VIN - Vehicle Identification Number VM - Vacuum Modulator VOLT. - Voltage VOM - Volt-Ohmmeter (Analog) VRV - Vacuum Regulator Valve VSS - Vehicle Speed Sensor VSV - Vacuum Switching Valve VVC - Variable Valve Control VVT - Variable Valve Timing Abbreviation Term Definitions Beginning with the letter "W" for Vehicles W/ - With W/O - Without WAC - Wide Open Throttle A/C Switch WOT - Wide Open Throttle If further technical assistance is needed, our certified car repair technicians are ready to answer car questions. Related Car Repair Information
SC - Supercharged SEFI - Sequential Electronic Fuel Injection SES - Service Engine Soon (light) SFI - Sequential (Port) Fuel Injection SIL - Shift Indicator Light SIR - Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
SIPS - Side Impact Protection System SOHC - Single Overhead Cam SPFI - Sequential Port Fuel Injection SPOUT - Spark Output SPK - Spark Control SOL/Sol. - Solenoid
SRI - Service Reminder Indicator SRS - Secondary Restraint System SRS - Supplemental Restraint System (air bag) SRT - System Readiness Test SS - Speed Sensor SSI - Solid State Ignition STAR - Self-Test Automatic Readout STFT - Short Term Fuel Trim STO - Self-Test Output SUB-O2 - Sub Oxygen Sensor Sw. - Switch SWB - Short Wheel-Base Sys. - System Abbreviations Beginning with the Letter "T" for Autos TAB - Thermactor Air By-Pass TAD - Thermactor Air Diverter TACH - Tachometer TB - Throttle Body TBI - Throttle Body Injection TC - Turbocharged TCC - Torque Converter Clutch TCM - Transmission or Transaxle Control Module TCS - Traction control solenoid (SAAB 9000) TD - Turbo Diesel TDC - Top Dead Center TDI - Turbo Direct Injection (A turbo charged direct injected diesel engine) Temp. - Temperature TFI - Thick Film Ignition THERMAC - Thermostatic Air Cleaner TIV - Thermactor Idle Vacuum Valve TKS - Throttle Kicker Solenoid TPI - Tuned Port Injection TPP - Throttle Position Potentiometer TPS - Throttle Position Sensor/Switch TPT - Throttle Position Transducer TS - Temperature Sensor TSP - Throttle Solenoid Positioner TV - Throttle Valve TV - Thermovalve TVS - Thermal Vacuum Switch TWC - Three Way Catalyst TWC+OC - Three Way + Oxidation Catalytic Converter Abbreviations Starting with the letter "V" for Vehicles V - Valve Vac. - Vacuum VAF - Vane Airflow VAPS - Variable Assist Power Steering VCC - Viscous Converter Clutch VCRM - Variable Control Relay Module VIN - Vehicle Identification Number VM - Vacuum Modulator VOLT. - Voltage VOM - Volt-Ohmmeter (Analog) VRV - Vacuum Regulator Valve VSS - Vehicle Speed Sensor VSV - Vacuum Switching Valve VVC - Variable Valve Control VVT - Variable Valve Timing Abbreviation Term Definitions Beginning with the letter "W" for Vehicles W/ - With W/O - Without WAC - Wide Open Throttle A/C Switch WOT - Wide Open Throttle If further technical assistance is needed, our certified car repair technicians are ready to answer car questions. Related Car Repair Information