FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Glossary of Terms

ABS Antilock Brake System

ACM Airbag Control Module

AECM Airbag Electronic Control Module (ACM)

ASDM Airbag System Diagnostic Module (ACM)

BUX Built-Up Export

CAB Controller Antilock Brake

CTM Compass/Temperature Mirror

DAB Driver Airbag

DLC Data Link Connector

DTC Diagnostic Trouble Code

EMIC Electro/Mechanical Instrument Cluster

LSIACM Left SIACM

NGC Next Generation Controller

PAB Passenger Airbag

PCI Programmable Communication Interface (Vehicle Communication Bus)

PCM Powertrain Control Module

PDC Power Distribution Center

PWM Pulse Width Modulated

RKE Remote Keyless Entry

RSIACM Right SIACM

SAB Side Airbag

SIACM Side Impact Airbag Control Module

SKIM Sentry Key Immobilizer Module

SKIS Sentry Key Immobilizer System

SQUIB Also Called Initiator (Located In Rear Of Airbag Module)

TCM Transmission Control Module

VFD Vacuum Fluorescent Display

VTSS Vehicle Theft Security System