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Diagnostics Emission Control Terms

The following list contains engine emission control terms and acronyms used by Saturn Corporation. Saturn Service Publications use these terms and acronyms, many of which are similar or identical to former Saturn terms. The list is consistent with he SAE 1930 document. Recommended practice is geared toward standardizing terminology across all automobile manufacturers.

ACRONYM

DESCRIPTION

ACL

Air Cleaner

A/C Pressure Sensor

Air Conditioning Pressure Sensor

AIR

Secondary Air Injection

AIR Pump

Secondary Air Injection Pump

CL

Closed Loop

CKP Sensor

Crankshaft Position Sensor

CMP Sensor

Camshaft Position Sensor

CTP

Closed Throttle Plate

DLC

Data Link Connector

DTC

Diagnostic Trouble Code

ECM

Engine Control Module

ECT Sensor

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor

EEPROM

Electronically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory

EGR

Exhaust Gas Recirculation

EI

Electronic Ignition

EOP Switch

Engine Oil Pressure Switch

EPROM

Erasable Read Only Memory

EVAP System

Evaporative Emission Control System

FC Relay

Fan Control Relay

FP

Fuel Pump

HO2S

Heated Oxygen Sensor

IAC Valve

Idle Air Control Valve

IAT Sensor

Intake Air Temperature Sensor

IC (Ignition Control)

Electronic Ignition System

ISS

Input Speed Sensor

KS

Knock Sensor

Long Term FT

Long Term Fuel Trim

MAF Sensor

Mass Air Flow Sensor

MAP Sensor

Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor

MIL

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

OBD II

On-Board Diagnostics Generation II

OC

Oxidation Catalytic Converter (Pre-Converter)

OL

Open Loop

OSS

Output Speed Sensor

O2S

Oxygen Sensor

PCM

Powertrain Control Module

PCV Valve

Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve

PWM

Pulse Width Modulation

RAM

Random Access Memory

ROM

Read Only Memory

RPM

Revolutions Per Minute

SFI

Sequential Fuel Injection

Short Term FT

Short Term Fuel Trim

ST Data

Scan Tool Data

TC

Transaxle Control

TCC Solenoid

Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid

TFT Sensor

Transaxle Fluid Temperature Sensor

TP Sensor

Throttle Position Sensor

TWC

Three-Way Catalyst (Main Converter)

TWC + OC

Three-Way + Oxidation Catalytic Converter (Pre and Main Converter)

WOT

Wide Open Throttle