Car Term Abbreviation Definition Directory

Introduction

Below is a directory that includes abbreviation terms that are related to the automotive field. Abbreviation terms are common in the car repair field to help facilitate system, parts, service and repair. These abbreviation are also used for various sensors and tools used for feedback data to the PCM and repair procedures accepted throughout the vehicles repair industry. The beginning letter should match the first letter used in the term you are inquiring about. Understanding car related abbreviations, trouble codes, and diagrams is an important part in understanding the definition or description of a particular word, diagnostic trouble code or illustration. This information can be useful and is sometimes mandatory in the process of finding the source of the car problem. Once the abbreviation has a definition connected to it the meaning becomes clear and the repair or diagnosis can continue. For example: if a technician has informed you that you have had a malfunction in the ABS system of your car there is no way to tell what he or she is talking about. After looking up the "ABS" abbreviation you will find that the technician is referring to the anti-lock brake system of your car.

The abbreviations for the automotive terms that start with the letters "A through Z". These terms are used to provide the most popular term associated with the letter beginning with these letters. Most manufacturers have adopted a "common usage" style of identification that is used to avoid confusion. Definitions below are the most recognized terms available for the abbreviation used in the car repair field to date. Over time abbreviations can change and when they do we update this page to industry standards. As the car manufacturing process evolves new terms can be added or existing ones can be updated to reflect the new meaning of the abbreviation. Abbreviations have become a standard throughout many industries such as medical, construction, architecture and more. Each of these industries might have the same abbreviations but they could have different meanings. Never assume the definition of any car term because every industry is different. The difference between abbreviation can be extreme for example: KS in the auto repair field means "kilovolt", whereas KS means "K member support" in the construction field. If these terms below obviously do not pertain to your car problem some manufacturers have unique meanings and specific inquires are required to the manufacturer. When an abbreviation is presented it can be confusing unless the one, two, three or four letter code is identified. In some instances there are multiple entries for a particular abbreviation. In this case we have listed them from most popular to least popular. Please follow the links below: