9:th-Nov-2017, 10:31:37
A member asked if a post for abbreviations could be made so please see below.
I'll add them over time, if there is anything you would like added to the list reply & I will add it into the main list.
Car abbreviations
BCM = Body control module
ECU = Engine control module
CIM = Column Integrated Module
2WD = Two Wheel Drive
4WD = Four Wheel Drive or 4X4
AWD = All Wheel Drive
FWD = Front Wheel Drive
RWD = Rear Wheel Drive
ABS = Anti-Lock Braking System
AFS = Adaptive Front-light System
AFL = Adaptive forward lighting
CVT = Continuously variable Transmission
EBA = Electronic Brake Assist
EBD = Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
ESC = Electronic Stability Control
TCS = Traction control system
PAS = Power Assisted Steering
PHEV = Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle
SUV = Sports Utility Vehicle
AC = Air Conditioning
ACC = Adaptive Cruise Control
EGR = Exhaust Gas Recirculation
EPS = Electric power steering
ISOFIX = Isofix is a standard anchoring system for child seats in cars
RDS = Radio data system
DAB = Digital Audio Broadcasting
TPMS = Tyre pressure monitoring system
DPF = Diesel Particulate Filter
NOx = nitrogen oxide
CO2 = Carbon dioxide
Vauxhall computer / programming abbreviations
GDS2 = Global diagnostic system
SPS = Service Programming System
VCI = Vehicle Control Indexing
General abbreviations
TBH = To be honest
IMHO = In my honest opinion
RTFM = Read The Flipping Manual (or the F word that rhymes with ducking)
WTF = What The Flip (rhymes with Duck)
OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturer