Abbreviation

[afazlee]

I don't know if there is a thread that summarizes the abbreviation and short form (or at least most of them if not all) used in the forum. If there is none, can i suggest that we have one that 'stick'. It will be very useful and faster for a newbie like me to go through such a thread and get up to speed. If not we probably end up wasting everybody's time and bandwidth asking too simple questions on abbreviation. Hope this is a relevant suggestion, thanks.

 

[Eggie86]

I don't know if there is a thread that summarizes the abbreviation and short form (or at least most of them if not all) used in the forum. If there is none, can i suggest that we have one that 'stick'. It will be very useful and faster for a newbie like me to go through such a thread and get up to speed. If not we probably end up wasting everybody's time and bandwidth asking too simple questions on abbreviation. Hope this is a relevant suggestion, thanks.

Hi bro,

What sort of abbreviations? Like DSC, DTC, ABS etc?

 

[haywire]

Taken from M5 board:http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e39-m5-e52-z8-discussion/86360-list-abbreviation-terms.html

List of Abbreviation/Terms

BMW - Bayerische Motoren Werke or in English Bavarian Motor Works
DIN - German Standard
CPO - Certified Pre-Own Vehicle
ETK - Electronic Teile Catalogue
EWS - Electronic Watchdog System
FIRST - Fully Integrated Road Safety Technology
INDY - Independent Repair Technician
LHD - Left Hand Drive
OEM - Original Equipment Manufacturer
PPI - Pre-Purchase Inspection
RHD - Right Hand Drive
TIS - Technical Information System
VIN - Vehicle Identification Number

DIAGNOSTIC:
DIS - Diagnostic Information System
DME - Digital Motor Electronics
ECM - Electronic Control Module
ECU - Electronic Control Unit
ISIS - Intelligent Safety & Information System
OBC - On Board Computer
OBD I/II - On Board Diagnostics
SES - Service Engine Soon
TSB - Technical Service Bulletin
TU - Technical Update

DRIVETRAIN:
6MT - 6-speed Manual Transmission
ABS - Anti-lock Braking System
AC - Air Conditioning
ADB-X - Automatic Differential Brake
AFM - Air Flow Control
ALR - Automatic-locking retractors
ARRB - Automatic Rear Roller Blind
AS - Active Steering
ASC+F - Automatic Stability Control + Traction
ATF - Automatic Transmission Fluid
DOHC - Dual Overhead Cam
DISA - Duel Resonance Intake System
DIVA - Variable Length Intake Manifold
DSC - Dynamic Stability Control System
CAI - Cold Air Intake
CBC - Cornering Brake Control
CBC - Corner Braking Control
CPS - Cam Position Sensor
CVT - Continuously Variable Transmission
DDE - Digital Diesel Electronics
DIF - Rear Differential

DSSR - Double Shear Selector Rod
DTC - Dynamic Traction Control
EDC - Electronic Damper Control
EGR - Exhaust Gas Recirculation
EDC - Electronic Damper Control
FPR - Fuel Pressure Regulator
FFSR - Factory Fitted Sunroof
HFM - Hot Film Meter IATS - Intake Air Temperature Sensor
ICV - Idle Control Valve
ITS - Inflatable Tubular Structure
LSD - Limited Slip Differentials
MAF - Mass Air Flow Sensor
MFS - Multi-Function Steering Wheel
PAS - Power Assisted Steering
SMG - Sequential Manual Gearbox
SSK - Short Shifter Kit
TP - Traffic Program
TPC - Tyre Pressure Control
TPM - Tyre Pressure Monitor
TPS - Throttle Position Sensor
TRK - Temperature Relocation Kit
VANOS - (Variable Nockenwellen Steuerung) or Automobile Variable Valve Timing Technology
WOT - Wide Open Throttle

NAVIGATION/INSTRUMENTATION:
ACC - Active Cruise Control
BT - Blue Tooth
CCC - Car Communications Computer
CD - Compact Disk
CIP - Coding Individualization & Programming
DSP - Digital Sound Processor
DVD - Digital Video Device
HID - High Intensity Discharge
HPS - Head Protection System
HUD - Heads Up Display
HWW - Headlight Wash Wipe
MID - Multi Information Display
NAV - Navigation
PDC - Parking Distance Control Module
PDI - Pre-Delivery Inspection
RDS - Radio Data System
RFT - Run Flat Tires
RHR - Rear Head Restraints
RSC - Run flat System Components
SAT - Satellite
SBK - Safety Battery Terminal Clamp
SI - Service Indicator Board
SRS - Secondary Restraint System - Airbag
TD - Turbo Diesel
TII - Touring International System
TP - Traffic Program
TPC - Tire Pressure Control
TPM - Tire Pressure Monitor
VR - Voice Recognition


EXHAUST:
O2 - Oxygen Sensor
CAT - Catalytic Converter
HS - Heat Sheald
SS - Super Sprint Exhaust

GENERAL:
BBK - Big Brake Kit
BOOT - Trunk
CA - Comfort Access, also Client Advisor
CB - Carbon Build up
CF - Carbon Fiber
CFP - Carbon Fiber reinforced Plastic
CSL - Club Sport Lightweight (Club Sport Leicht)
DCC - Dynamic Cruise Control
DIY - Do it yourself
DRL - Daytime Running Lights
ED - European Delivery
ELV - Electronic Steering Lock (Elektronische Lenkradverriegelung)
FDRS - Fold Down Rear Seats
FS - For Sale
FT - For Trade
FTM - Flat Tire Monitor
HDC - Hill Descent Control
HPS - Head Protection System
IMO - In My Opinion
IMHO - In My Humble Opinion
LTW - Light Weight
MFS - Multi-Function Steering Wheel
MY - Model Year
NIB - New In Box
OT - Off Topic
PM - Private Message
SA - Sales Advisor or Service Advisor
SE - Special Equipment
SMC - Sheet Molding Compound
TISI - Titanium Silver
V1 - Valentine - 1 Radar Detector System
VAC -Voice Activated Control
WTB - Want to Buy
ZCP - the Competition Package (M3 Only)
ZCW - Cold Weather Package
ZHP - Performance Package (Available on US-Market e46 330i/Ci/Cic Only)
ZPP - Premium Package
ZSP - Sport Package

COLORS:
Titanium Silver - 354 - TS
Sparkling Graphite - A22 - SG
Artic - A34
Sonora - A23
Monaco Blue - A35
Mystic Blue - A07
Baroque Red - A41
Deep green - A43
Black Sapphire - 475
Alpine White - 300
Electric red - 438
Jet Black - 668

 

[staghind]

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[ay39]

No lah Haywire, he wants something like what is WTF, & etc....... Hahahaha

 

[JFT63]

Haywire is so well-versed about bimmer..good job bro for the info

 

[haywire]

Haywire is so well-versed about bimmer..good job bro for the info

Thanks for the kind word bro...Google is my best friend.

Day and night also think about BMW...how can we dont know about it. Too bad I'm not a millionaire otherwise I'll have a garage full of BMW's and be sleeping in a halfcut BMW made to be a bed.

 

[BobTheBuilder]

Thanks for the kind word bro...Google is my best friend.

Day and night also think about BMW...how can we dont know about it. Too bad I'm not a millionaire otherwise I'll have a garage full of BMW's and be sleeping in a halfcut BMW made to be a bed.

Nice one bro.... that's my wish too! :4:

 

[JFT63]

Thanks for the kind word bro...Google is my best friend.

Day and night also think about BMW...how can we dont know about it. Too bad I'm not a millionaire otherwise I'll have a garage full of BMW's and be sleeping in a halfcut BMW made to be a bed.

Hehe..good idea, and also doing 'something' in a half cut isnt a bad idea at all..:vroam::65: