Glosario de Términos Automotrices
A
ABS anti-lock braking system
AC alternating current
A/D analog-to-digital
ADC analog-to-digital converter
AFM air flow meter
AFR air/fuel ratio (sensor)
B
BC body computer
BCM body control module
C
CAN controller area network
CAS crank angle sensor
CARB California Air Resources Board
CDI capacitor discharge ignition
CHA channel A (of scope)
CHB channel B (of scope)
CHC channel C (of scope)
CHD channel D (of scope)
CID cylinder identification
CKP crankshaft position (sensor)
CMP camshaft position (sensor)
CO carbon monoxide
COP coil-on-plug
CPS crankshaft position sensor
CRD common-rail diesel
CTS coolant temperature sensor
D
DC direct current
DIS distributorless ignition system
DLC diagnostic link connector
DSO digital storage oscilloscope
DTC diagnostic trouble code
E
ECM engine control module, or electronic control module
ECU electronic control unit
EGO exhaust gas oxygen
EGR exhaust gas recirculation
EMF electromotive force
EML(German) electronic throttle control (BMW)
EOBD European on-board diagnostics
ESP electronic stability program
F
FFT Fast Fourier Transform
FT fuel trim
H
HC hydrocarbon
HEGO heated exhaust gas oxygen (sensor)
HT high tension
Hz hertz (cycles per second)
I
IMI Institute of the Motor Industry
ISCV idle speed control valve
K
kHz kilohertz (1,000 cycles per second)
KOEO key on, engine off
kV kilovolt (1,000 volts)
L
LH left-hand
LIN Local Interconnect Network
LPG liquefied petroleum gas
LT low tension
M
MAF mass airflow
MAP manifold absolute pressure
MHz megahertz (1,000,000 cycles per second)
MIL malfunction indicator light
MOT Ministry of Transport (UK roadworthiness test)
N
NTC negative temperature coefficient
O
O2 oxygen
OBD on-board diagnostics
OE original equipment
OEM original equipment manufacturer
P
PATS passive anti-theft system
PCM powertrain control module
PCO PC oscilloscope
PID Parameter ID (OBD-II)
PIP profile ignition pickup (Ford EDIS)
PSI pounds force per square inch
PTC positive temperature coefficient
R
RH right-hand
RPM revolutions per minute
RSS road speed sensor
S
SAW spark advance word (Ford EDIS)
T
TCU transmission control unit
TDC top dead centre
TDI turbocharged direct injection
TPS throttle position sensor
U
USB Universal Serial Bus
V
VAG Volkswagen-Audi Group
VR variable reluctance
W
WOT wide-open throttle
WSS wheel speed sensor
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