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Not sure if this is a repost....might come in handy. BMW Technical Acronyms A - processed vehicle speed signalA - "out" (Aus)AB - AirbagABL - Brake system warning Lamp (2 color)ABS - Anti-lock Braking SystemAC - Air Conditioning (from ETK)ACC - Active Cruise ControlACS - Active Comfort SeatsADB(X) - Automatic Differential BrakingADS - engine intake air controlADV - windshield wiper pressure controlAEGS - Automatic Electronic Gearbox Control (also EGS)AFM - Air Flow MeterAGD - suction silencer (from ETK)AGR - emission reductionAGS - Adaptive transmission controlAG - Automatic Gearbox (transmission)AHK - Active rear-axle KinematicsAHK - trailer hitch (from ETK)AHM - trailer Module (not for US models)AHPS - Advanced HPSAIC - Automatic Interval Control (rain sensor)AKF - activated carbon canister (from ETK)AKS - Active head restraintAKS - pressure regulating device (from ETK)ALC - Automatic Light ControlALR - Automatic Lamp Range AdjustmentAMM - Air Mass MeterAMP - radio system AMPlifierARI - car radio information system (from ETK)ARS - Active Roll StabilizationASC - All Season tractionASC-EZA - ASC w/ engine timing and injection interventionASC+T - ASC+ Traction controlASK - Audio System controller (Kontroller)ASR - self starter block relay (from ETK)AST - Automatic Slip control (marketing term)AT - remanufactured part (from ETK)AT - Antenna (from ETK)ATF - Automatic Transmission Fluid (from ETK)ATL - exhaust gas turbo charger (from ETK)AUC - Automatic air recirculationAUT - AUTomatic transmission (from ETK)AVT - Antenna amplifier TunerAZD - tightening torque specifications (in TIS)A/D – Analog/DigitalB - Benzene (gasoline)BAT - BATtery (from ETK)BC - Board ComputerBC1 - Body Controller 1BL - Brake Light (from ETK)BLS - Brake Light SwitchBMBT - Board MonitorBS - Block diagramBST - Battery Safety TerminalBVA - Brake pad wear indicator (from ETK)BZM - center console control centerBZMF - center console control center, rearCAN – Controller Area Network (Multiple ECU Controller)CAN-Bus - Controller Area Network (bus)CANH-Bus - CAN bus, HighCANL-Bus - CAN bus, LowCANP - fuel tank ventilation valveCAS - Car Access SystemCBC - Corner Braking ControlCBS - Condition Based ServiceCCM - Check Control ModuleCD - Control DisplayCDC - Compact Disk ChangerCDS - CD player (from ETK)CEL - CELsius (from ETK)CIM - Chassis Integration ModuleCO - Carbon monOxide (from ETK)COMBI – Electronic Instrument ClusterCON - CONtrollerCU - Copper (from ETK)CVM - Convertible top ModuleCVT - Constantly Variable TransmissionCW - drag coefficient (from ETK)D1 - Xenon light/ gas discharge (from ETK)D-Bus - Diagnosis bus (same as TXD)DBC - Dynamic Brake ControlDBS - Dynamic Braking SystemDCS - Dealer Communication SystemDE – Diagnostic UnitDD - Dynamic motor DriveDDE - Digital Diesel ElectronicsDIN - German industrial standardsDIS - Diagnosis and Information SystemDISA - Differential air intake controlDIVA - continuously variable length intake runnersDK - throttle housing/valveDKB - throttle w/ brake interventionDKE – Throttle IncreaseDKI - throttle positionDKR - throttle reductionDKT - throttle position signalDKV - preset throttle position valueDME - Digital Motor ElectronicsDM-TL - Diagnostic Module Tank LeakageDOHC - Double Over Head Camshafts (from ETK)DS - gasket set (from ETK)DSC - Dynamic Stability ControlDSP - Digital Sound ProcessingDTC - Diagnostic Trouble Code (SAE)DTC - Dynamic Traction ControlDWA - theft deterrent systemDWS - tire pressure Warning SystemDZM - revolution counter (from ETK)E - "in" (Ein)EBA - installation instructions (from ETK)EBV - Electronic Brake force proportioningECE - European market version (from ETK)ECM - Engine Control Module (SAE term)ECU - Electronic Control UnitEDC - Electronic Damper Control (from ETK)EDR - Electronic throttle controlE-KAT - Electrically heated catalytic converterEZA - see ASC-EZAECM - Engine Control Module (SAE term)ECO - Controller for I-Drive systemEDC - Electronic Dampening ControlEDC-K - Electronic Dampening Control - ContinuousEDK - Electronic throttle valveEDS - pressure regulatorEFH - Electric window lifter (from ETK)EGS - Electronic transmission controlEH - Electronic-HydraulicEHC - Electronic Height ControlEKM - Electronic body ModuleEKP - Electric fuel PumpELV - Electronic steering lockEM - Electro-MechanicalEMF - Electro-Mechanical parking brakeEML - Electronic Motor Load regulationEMV - Electro-Magnetic sensitivity (from ETK)EO - component locationEPC - Electronic Parts Catalog (also ETK)EPROM - Erasable/ Programmable chip Memory (from ETK)ETK - Electronic parts catalog (also EPC)ETM - Electrical Troubleshooting ManualESS - Electronic anti-theft deviceEV - injection ValveEWS - Electronic drive-away protectionFB - Function descriptionFBC - Fading Brake ControlFBD - remote control servicesFBZV - radio frequency locking systemFGR – Vehicle Speed Control (Cruise Control)FH - window lifterFHK - rear Heater/ air conditionerFLC - automatic Light ControlFRU - Flat Rate UnitFS – Crash SensorFZV - central lock receiverGAL - speed dependent sound volumeGM - General ModuleGMR - yaw moment controlGPS - Global Positioning SystemGRII - cruise controlGRS - rotation Rate SensorGS – Belt TensionerGWK - torque converter lock-up controlH - "rear" (Hinten)H2 - Xenon headlightsHA - rear Axle (from ETK)HC – Hydro CarbonHD - Heavy Duty (from ETK)HDC - Hill Decent ControlHFM - Hot Film air mass MeterHG - manual Gearbox (transmission)HKL - Hydraulic trunk lid LiftHLM – Hot Wire Air Mass MeterHPS - Head Protection SystemHR - Heater control (from ETK)HVA - Hydraulic Valve Adjuster (from ETK)Hz – Hertz (Cycle)I-Bus - Information busIB - Interior lighting control signalIHKA - automatic Heating and A/CIHKAF - IHKA w/ micro filterIHKR - regulated Heating and A/CIHKRF - IHKR w/ micro filterIHKS - standard Heating and A/CIHPD - Internal High Pressure DeformationIHR - Integrated Heater control (from ETK)IKE - Instrument cluster ElectronicsILH - Interior Lighting, rearILV - Interior Lighting, frontIMS - Instant Mobility System (from ETK)IR – InfraredIRS – Infrared Locking SystemISC – Idle Speed ControlISIS - Intelligent Safety Integration SystemISN - Individual Serial NumberISOFIX - standardized mounts for child restraintsITS - head airbag assembly/ Inflatable Tubular StructureIVM - Integrated power supply ModuleK-Bus - body bus (Karosserie)KAT - catalytic converterKATON - converter creating (signal)KD - Kick-DownKHI - interface for headphonesKL - terminal designationKL15 - run bus (ignition switch run position)KL30 - battery bus (hot at all times)KL31 - ground bus (chassis ground)KL50 - start bus (ignition start position)KLR - accessory busKO - compressor "on" signalKOMBI - instrument clusterKOREL - compressor relay signalKR – Contact RingKSK - Knock SensorKVA - fuel consumption signal/valueKW - crankshaftKW - KiloWatt (from ETK)LCM - Lamp Check ModuleLDP - Leak Diagnosis PumpLEV - Low Emissions VehicleLEW - Lateral acceleration sensorLHD - Left-Hand Drive (from ETK)LKM - Lamp control ModuleLL - closed throttleLM - Light ModuleLMM - air flow meter/sensorLMR - Light alloy wheelLRA - vertical headlight aimingLSM - steering column memoryLSZ - Lamp Switching centerLVA - air supply system (for EHC system)LWR - vertical headlight aim controlLWS-5 - steering angle sensorM-Bus - IHKA/IHKR stepper motor busMAL - center armrestMBC - Maximum Brake ControlMDK - Motorized throttle valve/systemMFL - Multi-Function steering wheelMFC - Multi-Function ControllerMFU - Multi-Function ClockMID - Multi-Information DisplayMIL - Malfunction Indicator Lamp (SAE), "check engine" LampMIR - Multi-Information RadioMMC - Multi-Media ChangerMoDiC - Mobile Diagnostic ComputerMOST-Bus - Media Oriented System Transport busMRS - Multiple Restraint SystemMSR - engine drag torque RegulationMV - Magnetic Valve (solenoid Valve)n-ab - rotational speed, transmission (rpm)n-mot - rotational speed, engine (rpm)NAVI - Navigation moduleNG - New Generation (as in N73 engine)NG - tilt sensorNOX - Nitrogen Oxides/ exhaust gas recirculation (from ETK)NSD - rear muffler (from ETK)NSL - rear fog Lamp (from ETK)NSW - fog lamp (from ETK)NTC - Negative Temperature CoefficientNW - camshaft (from ETK)OBC - On-Board ComputerOBD - On-Board Diagnosis (SAE)P/N – Park/Neutral positionP-Bus - Periphery busPB - Pin assignmentsPBS - Parts Bulletin System (in TIS)PDC - Park Distance ControlPGS - Passive Go SystemPM - Power ModulePP – Impact PadPTC - Positive Temperature CoefficientRLS - Rain-Light SensorPWG - Pedal position sensor/ potentiometerRA - Repair instructions (in TIS)RAM – Random Access MemoryRAL - Aluminum wheels (from ETK)RAL - standard color (from ETK)RDC - tire pressure ControlRDS - Radio Data-broadcast SystemRDW - tire pressure WarningRHD - Right-Hand Drive (from ETK)RM - Relay ModuleROZ - Research Octane rating/ fuel grade (from ETK)RPA - tire puncture warning (from ETK)RPS - Rollover Protection SystemRS - Repair kit (from ETK)RSW - back-up lamp (from ETK)RXD - wake-up Diagnosis lineRZV - direct stationary ignitionSASL - Satellite, A-pillar leftSASR - Satellite, A-pillar rightSAV - Sport ACTIVITY VehicleSB - fuse assignmentsSBE - Seat occupancy detector/sensorSBFH - Seat module, passenger-side rearSBSL - Satellite, B-pillar leftSBSR - Satellite, B-pillar rightSBT - SI techniques/ tech reference information (in TIS)SCA - Soft Close Automatic/ActuatorSD - sliding roof (from ETK)SD - silencer/ muffler (from ETK)SE - Special Equipment (from ETK)SES - voice recognition SystemSFAH - Seat module, driver's side rearSFZ - Satellite, vehicle centerSG - control unitSGS - Seat integrated belt SystemSHD - sliding/ lifting roof (from ETK)SHD - Sunroof module (also SHDM)SI - Service Information (in TIS)SIA - Service Interval system (ver. I, II, III, IV, etc.)SII - Service Interval IndicatorSIL - SILicon (from ETK)SIM - Safety Information ModuleSINE - Siren/tilt sensorSKD - Steel sliding roof (from ETK)SKHD - Steel sliding/ lifting roof (from ETK)SM - Seat ModuleSM/SPM - Seat/Mirror MemorySMBF - Seat Module, passenger sideSMFA - Seat Module, driver's sideSMG - Sequential Manual GearboxSP - SchematicSRA - headlight/fog light cleaningSRS - Supplementary Restraint SystemSSD - Steel sliding roof (from ETK)SSH - Seat Satellite, rear seatST - connector viewsSteptronic - transmission shift controlSTVL - Satellite, left front doorSTVR - Satellite, right front doorSVS - Speech processing SystemSWR - headlamp cleaning system (from ETK)SWZ - Special tool listings (in TIS)SZL - Switch center, steering columnSZM - central switch center ModuleTAGE - door handle ElectronicsTCM - Transmission Control ModuleTD - engine speed signal (ignition pulse)TD - Technical Data (in TIS)TE - fuel evaporation controlTEL - TELephone control unitTEV - evaporative purge controlTHZ - Tandem master cylinder (from ETK)ti - Injector "on" Time (duration)TIS - Technical Information SystemTL - part throttle / load signalTLEV - Transitional Low Emission VehicleTMBFT - door Module, passenger sideTMBFTH - door Module, passenger side rearTMFAT - door Module, driver's sideTMFATH - door Module, driver's side rearTP - Tandem Pump (from ETK)TPS - Throttle Position Switch/SensorTR - engine speed signal (rpm)TR - TRansistor (from ETK)TRG - fuel level sensor (from ETK)TRI - Technical Reference Information (also SBT)TRS - battery isolation SwitchTSD - Torsional vibration dampener (from ETK)TSH - door lock HeatingTSZI - Transistorized coil Ignition system (from ETK)TU - Technical Update (as in M50tu)TXD - Transmitting Diagnosis lineU-batt - Battery voltageU-vers - supply voltageUERSS - rollover bar (from ETK)URS - rollover protection SystemUSIS - Ultrasonic passenger compartment SensorV - "front" (Vorn)V - vehicle road speedVA - front Axle (from ETK)VAT - front axle support (from ETK)VANOS - Variable camshaft timingVEP - distributor-type injection Pump (from ETK)VID - VIDeo moduleVL - full load (wide open throttle)VSD - front muffler (from ETK)VVT – Valve tronicWBG - hazard warning switch (from ETK)WIM - Wiper control ModuleWK - torque converter lock-up clutchWSS – Wind Shield (from ETK)WT – Valve tronic control unit Z - "central" (Zentrum)ZAB - ignition fade-out (reduction)ZAE - central Airbag ElectronicsZAS - ignition starter switch (from ETK)ZGM - central Gateway ModuleZK - cylinder head (from ETK)ZKE - central body ElectronicsZKH - cylinder head cover (from ETK)ZMS - dual-Mass flywheel (from ETK)ZV - central locking systemZS - central lock (from ETK)ZSD - center muffler (from ETK)ZV - central locking system (from ETK)ZVM - central locking ModuleZWD - idle control valve
