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Old 02-25-2010, 08:20 PM
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Old 02-25-2010, 11:23 PM
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From the 2009 Ranger factory service manual (minus ones already mentioned):

2WD - 2-Wheel Drive
4WD - Four-Wheel Drive
ACL - Air Cleaner
ACM - Audio Control Module
ALR - Automatic Locking Retractor
BJB - Battery Junction Box
BPP - Brake Pedal Position
BSIA - Brake Shift Interlock Actuator
BTDC - Before Top Dead Center
BTS - Belt Tension Sensor
CAN - Controller Area Network
CASS - Compressor Anti-Slugging Strategy
CCA - Cold Cranking Amps
CEI - Configurable Engine Immobilizer
CFC - Chlorofluorocarbon
CFCs - Chlorofluorocarbons
CHT - Cylinder Head Temperature
CID - Cubic Inch Displacement
CJB - Central Junction Box
CKP - Crankshaft Position
CMDTC - Continuous Memory Diagnostic Trouble Code
CMDTCs - Continuous Memory Diagnostic Trouble Codes
CMP - Camshaft Position
CMS - Catalyst Monitor Sensor
D/A - Dual Action
DERU - Drive Engine Run-Up
DLC - Data Link Connector
DRL - Daytime Running Lamps
DSM - Driver Seat Module
DSO - District Special Order
DSP - Digital Signal Processing
DTC - Diagnostic Trouble Code
EBD - Electronic Brake Distribution
ECM - Engine Control Module
ECT - Engine Coolant Temperature
EEPROM - Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory
EI - Electronic Ignition
ELR - Emergency Locking Retractor
EONV - Engine Off Natural Vacuum
EOP - Engine Oil Pressure
EPC - Electronic Pressure Control
ESN - Electronic Serial Number
ESOF - Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly
EVA - Electronic Vibration Analyzer
EVAP - Evaporative Emission
FEAD - Front End Accessory Drive
FESM - Front End Sheet Metal
FET - Field-Effect Transistor
FP - Fuel Pump
FTP - Fuel Tank Pressure
FWD - Front Wheel Drive
GEM - Generic Electronic Module
GVWR - Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
HCU - Hydraulic Control Unit
HO2S - Heated Oxygen Sensor
HS-CAN - High Speed Controller Area Network
HSLA - High-Strength Low Alloy
HSS - High-Strength Steel
IAT - Intake Air Temperature
IC - Instrument Cluster
IDS - Integrated Diagnostic System
ISO - International Organization for Standardization
KOEO - Key ON Engine OFF
KOER - Key ON Engine Running
KS - Knock Sensor
LPC - Line Pressure Control
MACS - Mobile Air Conditioning Society
MAP - Manifold Absolute Pressure
MEK - Methyl Ethyl Ketone
MIG - Metal Inert Gas
MIL - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
MRFS - Mechanical Returnless Fuel System
MS-CAN - Medium Speed Controller Area Network
MSS - Mode Select Switch
NACK - Negative-Acknowledge
NERU - Neutral Engine Run-Up
NOX - Nitrogen Oxides
NVM - Non-Volatile Memory
OBD - On-Board Diagnostic
OCS - Occupant Classification Sensor
OCSM - Occupant Classification System Module
ORVR - On-Board Refueling Vapor Recovery
OSS - Output Shaft Speed
OTA - Oil-To-Air
OWC - One-Way Clutch
PAD - Passenger Air Bag Deactivation
PAM - Parking Aid Module
PATS - Passive Anti-Theft System
PCA - Pressure Control Solenoid A
PDB - Power Distribution Box
PID - Parameter Identification
PMI - Programmable Module Installation
PMI - Programmable Module Installation
PSP - Power Steering Pressure
PTU - Power Transfer Unit
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
PWM - Pulse-Width Modulation
PZEV - Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle
RAM - Random Access Memory
RCM - Restraints Control Module
RCU - Rear Control Unit
READ - Rear End Accessory Drive
RKE - Remote Keyless Entry
ROM - Read-Only Memory
ROW - Rest Of World
RWD - Rear Wheel Drive
SDARS - Satellite Digital Audio Receiver System
SFI - Sequential Multi-Port Fuel Injection
SJB - Smart Junction Box
SMC - Sheet-Molded Composite
SRS - Supplemental Restraint System
SSA - Shift Solenoid A
SSB - Shift Solenoid B
SSC - Shift Solenoid C
SSD - Shift Solenoid D
STRW - Squeeze-Type Resistance Spot Welding
TB - Throttle Body
TC - Transmission Control
TCC - Torque Converter Clutch
TCIL - Transmission Control Indicator Lamp
TCM - Transmission Control Module
TCS - Transmission Control Switch
TDC - Top Dead Center
TFT - Transmission Fluid Temperature
TIC - Transmitter Identification Code
TICs - Transmitter Identification Codes
TP - Throttle Position
TPO - Thermoplastic Olefin
TR - Transmission Range
TSB - Technical Service Bulletin
TSS - Turbine Shaft Speed
TXV - Thermostatic Expansion Valve
VC - Vehicle Certification
VCM - Vehicle Communication Module
VCT - Variable Camshaft Timing
VFS - Variable Force Solenoid
VID - Vehicle Identification
VIL - Vehicle Identification Label
VIN - Vehicle Identification Number
VSS - Vehicle Speed Sensor
WMI - World Manufacturer Identifier
WOT - Wide Open Throttle
Well, that ended this thread. way to go.
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Old 02-25-2010, 11:33 PM
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Well, that ended this thread. way to go.
He missed one. DB - D**kbag...for taking them all. Joking, joking lol
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Its kind of like that carnival game "Whack A Mole" but with guns! Haha
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Old 02-26-2010, 02:11 AM
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He missed one. DB - D**kbag...for taking them all. Joking, joking lol
DB can actually be used as Dual Battery, or DBS Dual Battery Setup.
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Old 02-26-2010, 02:48 AM
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DB can actually be used as Dual Battery, or DBS Dual Battery Setup.
Lol you got me there
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Its kind of like that carnival game "Whack A Mole" but with guns! Haha
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Old 02-26-2010, 08:05 AM
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Well, that ended this thread. way to go.
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He missed one. DB - D**kbag...for taking them all. Joking, joking lol
Heh, I actually considered that briefly before posting, but figured, 'What the hell - who's really gonna mind?'

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DB can actually be used as Dual Battery, or DBS Dual Battery Setup.
See, there's still more out there!
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Old 02-26-2010, 08:27 AM
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WITTDTJR - What It Takes To Do The Job Right
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Old 02-26-2010, 10:45 AM
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JGBH - Just Get a Bigger Hammer.
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Old 02-26-2010, 10:50 AM
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To repeat: I am limiting the acronyms to vehicle specific phrases (in other words, I'm excluding things like LOL, ROFL, etc.).
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Old 02-26-2010, 10:53 AM
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LRA - Live Rear Axle
EDIS - Electronic Distributor-less ignition system
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Old 02-26-2010, 05:10 PM
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Stop = Squeel tires on pavement

AF -Audio Frequency
ANL -Automatic noise limiter
Afterburner-Linear amp
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Old 02-26-2010, 08:45 PM
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A few more:

A/C air conditioning
A/T automatic transmission or transaxle
AP accelerator pedal
B+ battery positive voltage
BARO barometric pressure
CFI continuous fuel injection
CL closed loop
CO carbon monoxide
CO2 carbon dioxide
CTOX continuous trap oxidizer
CTP closed throttle position
DEPS digital engine position sensor
DFCO decel fuel cut-off mode
DFI direct fuel injection
DTM diagnostic test mode
EBCM electronic brake control module
EBTCM electronic brake traction control module
EC engine control
ECL engine coolant level
EFE early fuel evaporation
EGRT EGR temperature
EM engine modification
EPROM erasable programmable read only memory
FC fan control
FEEPROM flash electrically erasable programmable read only memory
FF flexible fuel
FPROM flash erasable programmable read only memory
FT fuel trim
GCM governor control module
GND ground
H2O water
HO2S1 upstream heated oxygen sensor
HO2S2 up or downstream heated oxygen sensor
HO2S3 downstream heated oxygen sensor
HC hydocarbon
HVS high voltage switch
HVAC heating ventilation and air conditioning system
IA intake air
ICC ignition control circuit
ICM ignition control module
IFI indirect fuel injection
I/M inspection/maintenance
IPC instrument panel cluster
ISC idle speed control
KOEC key on, engine cranking
KSM knock sensor module
LTFT long term fuel trim
MC mixture control
MDP manifold differential pressure
MFI multiport fuel injection
MPH miles per hour
MST manifold surface temperature
MVZ manifold vacuum zone
NVRAM nonvolatile random access memory
O2S oxygen sensor
OC oxidation catalyst
ODM output device monitor
OL open loop
OSC oxygen sensor storage
PNP park/neutral switch
PROM program read only memory
PSA pressure switch assembly
PTOX periodic trap oxidizer
RM relay module
RPM revolutions per minute
SC supecharger
SCB supercharger bypass
SDM sensing diagnostic mode
SRI service reminder indicator
SRT system readiness test
STFT short term fuel trim
TBI throtle body injection
TFP throttle fluid pressure
TVV thermal vacuum valve
TWC three way catalyst
TWC+OC three way + oxidation catalytic converter
VAF volume airflow
VR voltage regulator
VS vehicle sensor
WU-TWC warm up three way catalytic converter
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Old 02-27-2010, 02:37 AM
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Didn't see this one on there.
UCA- Upper Control Arm
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Old 02-27-2010, 06:04 AM
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EBSAC = error between steeringwheel and chair
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Old 03-05-2010, 04:00 PM
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Default Re: Help us add more acronyms

DVC- Dual Voice Coils
SVC- Single Voice
KBB- Kelly Blue Book
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