Abbreviation Word
A Ampere
A/C Air conditioning
A/CL Air cleaner
A/DFL Air deflector
A/H Air over hydraulic
A/NUT Anchor nut
A/RST Armrest
A/RTL Anti-rattle
A/SUSP Air suspension
A/TRNS Automatic transmission ABS Absorber
ABV Above
AC Alternating current ACC Access
ACCEL Accelerator
ACCLRM Accelerometer ACCLRTN Acceleration
ACCUM Accumulator
ACNT Accent
ACSRY Accessory
ACTR Actuator
ADAP Adapter
ADDT Additive
ADHES Adhesive
ADJ Adjust
ADJR Adjuster
ADS Adsorber
ADV Advance
AL Aluminum
ALS All seasons
AL2All seasons touring
AL3All seasons performance ALT Altitude
AM Amplitude modulation AMB Ambient
AMM Ammeter
AMPF Amplifier
AMT Armature
ANC Anchor
ANT Antenna
APLQ Applique
APPL Application
ASM Assembly
ASST Assist
ATCH Attach
AUTO Automatic
AUX Auxiliary
AVG Average
B/C Bellcrank
B/JNT Ball Joint
B/U Back up
BAL Balance
BALR Balancer
BARO Barometric
BARR Barrier
BAT Battery
BBL Barrel
BCM Body control module BD Board
BFL Baffle
BHD Bulkhead
BIND Binding
BK Back
BKG Backing
BKL Buckle
BKLT Booklet
BKT Bucket
BL Bleed
BLEDR Bleeder
BLK Block
BLO Blower
BLW Below
BOLS Bolster
BOLT Bolt/screw
BOOS Booster
BPR Bumper
BR Brace
BRD Braid
BRDR Border
BRG Bearing
BRK Brake
BRKR Breaker
BRKT Bracket
BTHR Breather
BTM Bottom
BUSH Bushing
BUT Button
BW Blackwall
BZL Bezel
C/BAR Cross bar
C/BLK Cylinder block
C/BAL Counterbalance
C/CASE Crankcase
C/LP Courtesy lamp
C/LTR Cigarette Lighter C/MBR Crossmember
C/OVR Crossover
C/PLR Center pillar
C/SHF Cross shaft
C/VLV Control valve
CM/SHF Camshaft
CR/SHF Crankshaft
CABT Cabinet
CAL Calibrate
CALN Calibration
CALR Calibrator
CANC Cancel
CAPAC Capacitor
CARB Carburetor
CARR Carrier
CAV Cavity
CB Citizens band
CBL Cable
CD Compact disc
CD/PLYR Compact disc player
CDT Conduit
CEC Combination emission control CERT Certification
CFC Chloro-fluorocarbon
CHAN Channel
CHAS Chassis
CHEM Chemical
CHK Check
CHMBR Chamber
CHRG Charge
CIRC Circuit
CLA Clamp
CLER Clearance
CLG Cooling
CLK Clock
CLNG Cleaning
CLNR Cleaner
CLOOP Closed loop
CLPR Caliper
CLR Cooler
CLSR Closure
CLU Clutch
CLV Clevis
CMP Component
CMPD Compound
CMPR Compressor
CMPRN Compression
CMPTR Computer
CMTR Commutator
CNCT Contact
CNDCT Conductor
CNDSR Condenser
CNG Compressed natural gas CNSL Console
CNSTR Canister
CNTNR Container
CNTR Counter
COAX Coaxial
COL Column
COLR Collar
COMB Combination
COML Commercial
COMM Communicate
COMP Compensator
COMPL Complete
COMPT Compartment
CONN Connector
CONT Control
CONTAM Contamination CONV Converter
COOL Coolant
COR Cornering
CORP Corporation
COT Cotter
CPLG Coupling
CPLY Capillary
CPN Companion
CPSL Capsule
CPT Carpet
CR Cross
CRCONT Cruise control CRK Crank
CRSN Corrosion
CSTG Casting
CSTR Cluster
CTD Coated
CTG Coating
CTH Catch
CTHR Catcher
CTL Central
CTLTC Catalytic
CTN Carton
CTR Center
CTSHF Countershaft CTSY Courtesy
CTUR Contour
CUR Current
CURT Curtain
CUSH Cushion
CV Constant velocity CVR Cover
CWT Counterweight CYC Cycle
CYL Cylinder
D/CVR Dust cover
D/EXH Dual exhaust
D/O Double Offset
D/SEAL Dust seal
D/SEAT Driver seat
D/SHLD Dust shield
D/SW Dimmer switch
DA Dash
DBL Double
DCLR Decelerate
DDN Deadener
DEFG Defogger
DEFR Defroster DEHYDR Dehydrator
DEPR Depression
DFL Deflector
DIAG Diagonal
DIAGN Diagnostic
DIAPH Diaphragm
DIFF Differential
DIM Dimension
DIMR Dimmer
DIR Direct
DISCH Discharge
DISCRM Discriminating
DISPL Displacement
DISPR Dispenser
DIST Distance
DISTR Distributor
DIV Divider
DLVY Delivery
DM Dome
DMG Damage
DN Down
DNSHFT Downshift
DOC Documentation
DPNR Dampener
DR Door
DRN Drain
DRV Drive
DRVR Driver
DRVN Driven
DSGN Design
DSL Diesel
DTNT Detent
DTRNT Deterrent
DVTR Diverter
DWG Drawing
E/GATE End gate
EA Each
ECC European community commission ECE Economic commission for europe EEC European economic community ECM Engine control module
EFE Early fuel evaporation
EGR Exhaust gas recirculation EJCTR Ejector
EL Elbow
ELAS Elastic
ELC Electronic level control
ELEC Electric
ELECT Electrode
ELEK Electronic
ELB Emblem
EMER Emergency
EMI Electromagnetic interference EMIS Emission
ENG Engine
ENGMT Engagement
ENGY Energy
ENGZR Energizer
ENV Envelope
EPR Exhaust pressure regulator EQLZR Equalizer
EQUIP Equipped
ESCUT Escutcheon
EVAP Evaporative
EVPR Evaporator
EXCH Exchanger
EXH Exhaust
EXPDG Expanding
EXPN Expansion
EXT External
EXTN Extension
EXTR Exterior
EYLT Eyelet
F/AXL Front axle
F/CMPT Front compartment
F/D Front of dash
F/END Front end
F/FDR Front fender
F/FLR Front floor
F/GA Fuel gage
F/IDL Fuel idle
F/INJN Fuel injection
F/INJR Fuel injector
F/PMP Fuel pump
F/RST Foot rest
F/SEAT Front seat
F/TNK Fuel tank
F/TOP Folding top
FRM/U Frame unit
FAC Facing
FACT Factor
FDR Fender
FDTN Foundation
FIL Filler
FILA Filament
FIN Finish
FLDG Folding
FLEX Flexible
FLG Flange
FLMBTY Flammability
FLR Floor
FLSHR Flasher
FLTR Filter
FLYWHL Flywheel
FM Frequency modulation FORG Forging
FREQ Frequency
FRICT Friction
FRM Frame
FRT Front
FSTN Fastener
FTG Fitting
FV Front view
FWD Forward
G/MLDG Garnish molding
G/NUT Gearnut
GA Gage
GAL Gallery
GARN Garnish
GDE Guide
GEN Generator
GLS Glass
GLZ Glaze
GND Ground
GOV Governor
GOVT Government
GR Gear
GRL Grille
GROM Grommet
GRP Group
GRV Groove
GRVD Grooved
GS Gold stripe
GSA General services administration GSKT Gasket
GTR Gutter
GUSS Gusset
GVL Gravel
GVW Gross vechicle weight
H/C High Compression
H/PLR Hinge pillar
H/PRF High performance
H/RST Head restraint
H/SHLD Heat shield
HARM Harmonic
HARN Harness
HD Head
HDL Handle
HDLNG Headlining
HDLP Headlamp
HDR Header
HDW Hardware
HGE Hinge
HLDR Holder
HNGR Hanger
HOLDN Hold down
HORIZ Horizontal
HR Hour
HSG Housing
HT Heat
HTD Heated
HTR Heater
HVY Heavy
HWY Highway
HW4Highway high performance
HYD Hydraulic
HZ Hertz
I/ARM Idler arm
I/P Instrument panel
I/S Inside
I/SEAT Intermediate seat
ICM Ignition control module IDENT Identification
IGN Ignition
ILLUM Illuminated
IMP Impact
IMPLR Impeller
INCLR Intercooler
IND Indicator
INFL Inflatable
INFLR Inflator
INFO Information
INJN Injection
INJR Injector
INL Inlet
INR Inner
INS Insert
INSL Insulator
INSP Inspection
INST Instrument
INSTL Install
INSTR Instruction
INT Intake
INTL Internal
INTER Intermediate
INTLK Interlock
INTR Interior
INV Inverter
J/BLK Junction block
J/SCR Jackscrew
JK Jack
JKG Jacking
JKT Jacket
JPR Jumper
JT Joint
JUNC Junction
K/UP Kick up
KNU Knuckle
L/GATE Lift gate
L/PLR Lock pillar
L/SLIP Limited slip
L/WDO Lift window
LAB Laboratory
LAM Laminate
LAT Latch
LATL Lateral
LBL Label
LCG Lacing
LDG Ledge
LFTR Lifter
LGT Light
LGTDNL Longitudinal
LIC License
LIM Limit
LIQ Liquid
LK Lock
LKG Locking
LMTNG Limiting
LNG Lining
LNKG Linkage
LNR Liner
LOC Location
LOCR Locator
LP Lamp
LSTG Listing
LTR Letter
LUB Lubricant
LUGG Luggage
LUV Louver
LVL Level
LVLG Leveling
LVR Lever
LWR Lower
M/CYL Master cylinder
M/FUNC Multifunction
M/PORT Multiport
M/TRNS Manual transmission
MAINT Maintenance
MAG Magnetic
MAN Manual
MANIF Manifold
MAP Manifold absolute pressure MAS Master
MATL Material
MATLSPEC Material Specification
MBR Member
MCHG Machining
MDL Module
MDP Manifold differential pressure MEDLN Medallion
MET Metal
MIC Microphone
MIL Military
MIR Mirror
MISC Miscellaneous
MIX Mixture
MKR Marker
MLDG Molding
MOD Modulator
MON Monitor
MOT Motor
MSTRE Moisture
MT Mount
MTG Mounting
MTR Meter
MTRG Metering
MUFF Muffler
N/PLT Name plate
NA Name
NDL Needle
NEG Negative
NEU Neutral
NIP Nipple
NO Number
NOCONTAM No contamination
NOZ Nozzle
NTC Notice
O/D Overdrive
O/GA Oil gage
O/PMP Oil pump
O/S Outside
ODOM Odometer
OOR On/off road
OPER Operate
OPERG Operating
OPG Opening
OPT Option
ORIENT Orientation
ORNA Ornament
OTLT Outlet
OTR Outer
OTRGR Outrigger
OVFL Overflow
OXIDN Oxidation
OXY Oxygen
P/B Power brake
P/BUT Pushbutton
P/GR Pinion gear
P/S Power steering
P/SEAT Passenger seat
P/W Power window
PA Public address
PARK Parking
PASG Passage
PASS Passenger
PATT Pattern
PCM Powertrain control module
PCV Positive crankcase ventilation PED Pedal
PERF Performance
PILO Pillow
PIT Pitman
PIV Pivot
PKG Package
PKT Pocket
PLGR Plunger
PLNM Plenum
PLNT Planetary
PLR Pillar
PLT Plate
PLTF Platform
PLYR Player
PNDLM Pendulum
PNL Panel
PNT Pointer
POS Positive
POSN Position
PPL Purple
PREDLVY Predelivery
PRES Present
PRESS Pressure
PREV Preventive
PRIM Primary
PRGM Program
PROC Process
PROCD Procedure
PROGMR Programmer
PROP Propeller
PROPN Proportion
PROTN Protection
PROTR Protector
PROTV Protective
PSIV Passive
PSTN Piston
PTLHK Pintle hook
PTO Power take-off
PUBX Pickup box
PUL Pulley
PULDN Pulldown
PWB Printed wiring board PWM Pulse width modulation PWR Power
PWRT Powertrain
Q/PNL Quarter panel
Q/WDO Quarter window
QTR Quarter
R/AXL Rear axle
R/CMPT Rear compartment
R/CON Remote control
R/D Rear door
R/END Rear end
R/FND Rear fender
R/FLR Rear floor
R/GR Rear gear
R/MLDG Reveal molding
R/Q Rear quarter
R/RL Roof rail
R/SEAT Rear seat
R/TOP Removable top
R/WDO Rear window
RAD Radiator
RBND Rebound
RCPT Receptacle
RCVG Receiving
RCVR Receiver
RCVY Recovery
RDCN Reduction
RDCR Reducer
RDG Reading
RDO Radio
RECL Recliner
RECRG Recirculating
REFL Reflector
REFLTY Reflectivity
REFRIG Refrigerant
REG Regulator
REINF Reinforcement
REL Release
REM Remote
REMAN Remanufacture
REPL Replace
REQ Request
REQT Requirement
RES Resistor
RESO Resonator
RESV Reserve
RET Retainer
RETR Retractor
REV Reverse
REVBR Reverberator
REVLDT Revalidation
RF Roof
RFI Radio frequency interference RGTRN Registration
RIV Rivet
RKR Rocker
RL Rail
RLF Relief
RLR Roller
RLY Relay
RND Round
ROT Rotor
RPM Revolutions per minute
RPR Repair
RPRT Report
RR Rear
RSR Riser
RST Restraint
RSTN Restriction
RSTR Restrictor
RSVR Reservoir
RTN Return
RVL Reveal
RWD Rear wheel drive
S/ABS Shock absorber
S/D Side door
S/GR Steering gear
S/KNU Steering knuckle S/LP Stop lamp
S/MBR Side member
S/PNL Side panel
S/RL Side rail
S/S Sunshade
S/STR Sealing strip SAF Safety
SCAV Scavenging
SCE Source
SCP Scalp
SCRN Screen
SCTR Sector
SDR Sender
SECD Secondary
SECT Section
SEL Selector
SEN Sensor
SEP Separator
SEQ Sequential SERV Service
SF Spot face
SH Sheet
SHF Shaft
SHFT Shift
SHK Shock
SHKL Shackle
SHLD Shield
SHLDR Shoulder
SHLF Shelf
SHPG Shipping
SHRD Shroud
SI Side
SIG Signal
SIL Silencer
SK Skirt
SLDG Sliding
SLDR Solder
SLEV Sleeve
SM Small
SNBR Snubber
SND Sound
SNFR Snuffer
SOC Socket
SOL Solenoid
SOLV Solvent
SPA Spare
SPCHG Supercharger SPCR Spacer
SPD Speed
SPDL Spindle
SPEC Specification
SPECD Specified
SPEEDO Speedometer
SPH Splash
SPHER Spherical
SPKR Speaker
SPKT Sprocket
SPLG Spark plug
SPLP Spot lamp
SPLR Spoiler
SPLTR Splitter
SPLY Supply
SPR Spring
SPWELD Specified welds
ST Seat
STA Stationary
STAB Stabilizer
STAT Stator
STCHG Stitching
STFNR Stiffener
STKR Striker
STNR Strainer
STOR Storage
STOW Stowage
STPL Staple
STR Strip
STRG Steering
STRGR Stringer
STRP Strap
STRPE Stripe
STRTR Starter
SUC Suction
SUP Supplement
SUPPR Suppressor
SUPT Support
SURF Surface
SUSP Suspension
SV Side view
SW Switch
SWIV Swivel
SYN Synchronizer
SYS System
T&T Tilt & telescope
T/BLK Terminal block
T/CV Torque converter
T/GA Temperature gage
T/LP Tail lamp
T/PLYR Tape player
T/PNL Trim panel
T/SIG Turn signal
T/V Throttle valve
TACH Tachometer
TAP Tapping
TARP Tarpaulin
TBI Throttle body fuel injection
TCC Torque converter clutch TCM Transmission control module TEL Telephone
TEMP Temperature
TEMPL Template
TENS Tension
TENSR Tensioner
TERM Terminal
THD Thread
THERM Thermostat
THNR Thinner
THR Thrust
THROT Throttle
TK Tank
TL Tubeless
TLSCP Telescope
TMG Timing
TMPRY Temporary
TOL Tolerance
TORQ Torque
TORS Torsion
TR Trim
TRACT Traction
TRANS Transmission
TRFER Transfer
TRK Track
TRLR Trailer
TRUN Trunnion
TSD Time speed distance
TSTR Tester
TT Tube type
TUMB Tumbler
TUN Tunnel
TURB Turbine
TURBO Turbocharger
TV Television
TWR Tower
TXV Thermal expansion valve
U Unit
U/B Underbody
U/HOOD Underhood
U/SEAT Underseat
U/V Under vehicle
UJT Universal joint
UND Under
UPR Upper
UPSHFT Upshift
V Volt
V/CVR Valve cover
VAC Vacuum
VAL Valance
VAN Vanity
VAR Variable
VCM Vehicle control module
VDN Vehicle description number
VEH Vehicle
VERT Vertical
VIB Vibrate
VIN Vehicle identification number
VLV Valve
VPR Vapor
W Watt
W/With
W/H Wheelhouse
W/LACE Windlace
W/O Without
W/PMP Water pump
W/S Windshield
W/STR Weatherstrip
W/UP Warm up
WA Washer
WB Wheelbase
WARR Warranty
WAT Water
WDO Window
WEBG Webbing
WGE Wedge
WHL Wheel
WL White letter
WLDG Welding
WMGR Worm gear
WOT Wide open throttle
WPR Wiper
WRG Wiring
WRNG Warning
WS White stripe
WSW Windshield wiper
WSWA Windshield washer
WT Weight
WX Weather (Radio band)
XCVR Transceiver
XDCR Transducer
XFMR Transformer
XMTR Transmitter
ZPR Zipper
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#Number (used to designate numerical order, E.G #1, #2) 1ST First
2ND Second
3RD Third
3WAY Three way
4TH Fourth
5TH Fifth