*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted September 15, 2010 BMW Abbreviations and Acronyms A Processed Vehicle Speed AB Airbag ABS Anti-lock Braking System ADS Engine Intake Air Control ADV W/wiper Pressure Control AGS Adaptive Transmission Control AIC Automatic Interval Control (rain sensor) ARS Active Roll Stabalization ASC All Season Traction ASC+T ASC+Traction ASK Audio System Controller AST Slip Control (Marketing term) AUC Automatic Air Recirculation B Benzene (gasoline) BC Board Computer BC1 Body Controller 1 BLS Brake Light Switch BMBT Board Monitor BS Block Diagram BST Battery Safety Terminal BZM Center Consol Control Center CAS Car Activation System CBC Corner Braking Control CAN-Bus Controller Area Network(bus) CCM Check Control Module CIM Chassis Integration Module CVM Convertible Top Module CVT Constantly Variable Trans. D-Bus Diagnosis Bus (same as TXD) DBC Dynamic Brake Control DCS Dealer Communication System DDE Digital Diesel Electronics DIN German Industrial Standards DIS Diagnosis and Information System DISA Differential Air Intake Control DK Throttle Housing DKI Throttle Position DME Digital Motor Electronics DM-TL Diag.Module Tank Leakage DSC Dynamic Stability Control DSP Digital Sound Processing DTC Diagnostic Trouble Code DWA Theft Deterrent System DWS Tire Pressure Warning System EBV Electronic Brake Proportioning E-KAT Electrically Heated Catalytic Converter ECM Engine control module (SAE) EDC Electronic Dampening Control EDK Electronic Throttle Valve EGS Electronic Transmission Control EH Electronic Hydraulic EHC Electronic Height Control EKM Electronic Body Module EKP Electronic Fuel Pump ELV Electronic Steering Lock EM Electro-Mechanical EME Electro-Mechanical Emergency Brake EML Electronic Motor Load Regulation EO Component Location EPC Electronic Parts Catalog ETM Elec. Troubleshooting Manual EWS Electronic Driveaway Protection FB Function Description FBZV Radio Frequency Locking FRU Flat Rate Unit GAL Speed Dependent Volume GM General Module GMR Yaw Moment Control GRII Cruise Control GPS Global Positioning System HDC Hill Decent Control HFM Hot Film Air Mass Meter IB Interior lighting Control Signal I-Bus Information Bus IHKA Automatic Heating and A/C IHKR Regulated Heating and A/C IHKS Standard Heating and A/C IKE Instrument Cluster Electronics IR Infrared ISIS Intelligent Safety Integration System ISN Individual Serial Number KAT Catalytic Converter KATON Converter Heating (signal) K-Bus Body Bus KL Terminal Designation KO Compressor "ON" Signal KOMBI Instrument Cluster KOREL Compressor Relay Signal KW Crankshaft LCM Lamp Check Module LDP Leak Diagnosis Pump LEV Low Emissions Vehicle LKM Lamp Control Module LL Closed Throttle LRA Vertical Headlight Aiming LSM Steering Column Memory LSZ Lamp Switching Center LVA Air Supply System LWR Vertical Headlight Aiming LWS 5 Steering Angle Sensor MBC Maximum Brake Control MDK Motororized Throttle Valve MFL Multi-Function Steering Wheel MEC Multi-Function Controller MID Multi-Information Display MoDiC Mobile Diagnostic Computer MRS Multiple Restraint System MSR Engine Drag Torque Reduction NG New Generation OBC On-Board Computer OBD On-Board Diagnosis (SAE) PB Pin Assignments P-Bus Periphery Bus PDC Park Distance Control PWG Pedal Position Sensor RDC Tire Pressure Control RDW Tire Pressure Warning RM Relay Module RPS Rollover Protection System RPW Tire Puncture Warning RXD Wake-up Diagnosis Line RZV Direct Stationary Ignition SB Fuse Assignments SBE Seat Occupancy Detector SCA Soft Close Actuator SG Control Unit SGS Seat Integrated Belt System SHD Sunroof Module SII Service Interval Indicator SM Seat Module SP Schematic ST Connector Views SZM Central Switch Center Module TD Engine Speed ti Injector on time TL Part Throttle TLEV Transitional Low Emission Vehicle TRS Battery Isolation Switch TSH Door Lock Heating TU Technical Update TXD Transmitting Diagnosis Line VANOS Variable Camshaft Timing VL Full load - wide open throttle WK Converter Lock-up Clutch ZAE Central Airbag Electronics ZGM Central Gateway Module ZKE Central Body Electronics ZV Central Locking System ZVM Central Locking Module ZWD Idle Control Valve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grant 4 Report post Posted September 15, 2010 Wow! Very thorough. Nice work Glenn. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
