Acronyms, Glossary and Abbreviations Toyota / Lexus by al tech page

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M+ MThrottle Control Motor
Acronyms Description (852)
MREL
Main Relay
AB1,2,3,4 Supercharger Bypass Valve
NCO +/- O/D Direct Clutch Speed
ABV
Supercharger Bypass Valve VSV
NE+
Crankshaft Position
ADJ2
Ground
NECamshaft/Crankshaft Position
A/C SW
A/C Switch Signal
NEO
ABS and Traction ECU
A/C1
A/C Amplifier
NSW
Starter Circuit
ACIS
Acoustic Control Intake System
OD
Overdrive Switch
ACIS
ACIS VSV
OIL
A/T Fluid Temp. Sensor
ACMG
A/C Magnetic Clutch Relay
OMR
Engine Oil Feeder Control Motor
ACT
Air Conditioning
OMT
Engine Oil Feeder Control Mtr Relay
ACV
A/C Idle Up Valve
OX1,2,
Oxygen Sensor
AF+/Air/Fuel ratio Sensor
PIM
Manifold Absolute Pressure
AFL +/Air/Fuel ratio Sensor
PM1
Turbo Pressure
AFR +/- Air/Fuel ratio Sensor
PMC
Waste Gate Valve VSV
AMC
A/C Amplifier
PRG
EVAP VSV
(+B)
Battery Power from EFI Relay
PS SW
Power Steering Switch
BATT
Battery Power
PTNK
Vapor Pressure Sensor Signal
B/M
FR/HRT (Hi) Relay
R
Back Up Light Switch
CF
A/C Pressure Switch relay
RSC
IAC (Rotary Solenoid)
CG
Chassis Ground
RSO
IAC (Rotary Solenoid)
CL+/Magnetic Clutch
RXCK
Transponder Key Amplifier
CODE
Transponder Key Amplifier
SDL
Signal Data Line
DI
Fuel Pump Control
SG
Signal Ground
E1...
Ground (Earth)
SDG
Signal Data Ground
EFI+/Traction Control ECU
SMC
Supercharger Magnetic Clutch
EFI+/Throttle ECU
SPD
Vehicle Speed
EFIF
STA
Park/Neutral Switch
EGLS
EGR Valve Position
STP
Stop Light Switch
EGR
EGR VSV for control EGR Valve
TC
Data Link Connector 1
(connect it to VCV or atmosphere).
THA
Intake Air Temp. Sensor
EO1
Ground (Earth)
TE1...
Data Link Connector 1
EOM
Ground (Earth)
THG
EGR Temperature
ELS
Electric Load Sensor Circuit
THW
Engine Coolant Temp.
ELS2
Integration Relay
THWO
A/C Amplifier
ETC
Throttle ECU
TPC
Vapor Pressure Sensor VSV
EVAP
EVAP VSV
TRC+/Traction Control ECU
FC
Fuel Pump Relay
TXCT
Transponder Key Amplifier
FPU
Fuel Pressure Up VSV
VC
Voltage Control
G
Distributor
VCV
Vacuum Control Valve (on Vacuum
G+
Camshaft Position
Modulator Type EGR System)
G22+
Camshaft Position
VG
MAF Hot Wire Type
HT1...
Oxygen Sensor Heater Control
VPA1,2
Accelerator Pedal Position
HTAF1... Air/Fuel Heater Control
VS
MAF Vane Type
IDL
Throttle position Switch
VSV1
Intake Air Control VSV
IGF
IGF Signal
VSV2
Exhaust Gas Control Valve
IGSW
Ignition Switch
VSV3
Exhaust Bypass VSV
IGT
Igniter/Ignition Coil(s)
VTO1
Throttle ECU
IMLD
Theft Deterrent ECU
VTO2
Throttle ECU
IMLD
To Security Indicator light
VTA1,2, Throttle Position
ISCC
IAC Stepper Motor
W
Malfunction Indicator
ISCO
IAC Stepper Motor
#10 Fuel Injectors
KNK(L/R) Knock Sensor
#80
KS
MAF Meter Karmen Vortex Type
LOCK IN A/C Magnetic Clutch Lock
Glossary of SAE and TOYOTA / LEXUS Terms
SAE ABBREVIATIONS / SAE TERMS / TOYOTA TERMS ( )- ABBREVIATIONS
A/C
ACL
AIR
AP
B+
BARO
CAC
CAN
CARB

Air Conditioning
Air Cleaner
Secondary Air Injection
Acceleration Pedal
Battery Positive Voltage
Barometric Pressure
Charge Air Cooler
Controller Area Network
Carburetor

Air Conditioner
Air Cleaner
Air Injection (AI)
+B, Battery Voltage
Intercooler
Controller Area Network
Carburetor
Note. Not all Vehicles used all Devices

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CCV
CANISTER CLOSED VALVE
CFI
Continuous Fuel Injection
CID
Component Identification Data)
Component Identification Data)
CKP
Crankshaft Position
Crank Angle
CL
Closed Loop
Closed Loop
CMP
Camshaft Position
Cam Angle
CPP
Clutch Pedal Position
CTOX
Continuous Trap Oxidizer
CTP
Closed Throttle Position
Idle ON (IDL ON)
DFI
Direct Fuel Injection (Diesel)
Direct Injection (DI)
DI
Distributor Ignition
1- Check Connector,
DLC 1, Data Link Connector 1, 2, 3
2 Toyota Diagnosis Communication Link (TDCL),
2,
3- OBDII diagnostic Connector
3
DTC
Diagnostic Trouble Code
Diagnostic Code
DTM
Diagnostic Test Mode
ECL
Engine Control Level
ECM
Engine Control Module
Engine ECU (Electronic Control Unit)
ECT
Engine Coolant Temperature
Coolant Temperature, Water Temperature, THW
EEPROM Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EPROM)
Only Memory
EFE
Early Fuel Evaporation
Cold Mixture heater (CMH). Heat control Valve (HCV)
EGR
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
EI
Electronic Ignition
Distributorless Ignition (DI)
EM
Engine Modification
Engine Modification (EM)
EPROM Erasable Programmable Read Only Mem Programmable Read Only Memory (PROM)
EVAP
Evaporative Emission
Evaporative Emission Control
FC
Fan Control
FEEPROM Flash Electrically Erasable
Programmable Read Only Memory
FEPROM Flash Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
FF
Flexible Fuel
FP
Fuel Pump
Fuel Pump
GEN
Generator
Alternator
GND
Ground
Ground
HO2S
Heated Oxygen Sensor
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S)
IAC
Idle Air Control
Idle Speed Control (ISC)
IAT
Intake Air Temperature
Intake or Inlet Air Temperature
ICM
Ignition Control Module
IFI
Indirect Fuel Injection
Indirect Injection
IFS
Inertia FuelShutOff
ISC
Idle Speed Control
KS
Knock Sensor
Knock Sensor
MAF
Mass Air Flow
Air Flow Meter
MAP
Manifold Absolute Pressure
Manifold Pressure Intake Vacuum
MC
Mixture Control
Electric Bleed Air Valve (EBAV), Mixture Control Valve,
Electric Air Control Valve (EACV)
MDP
Manifold Differential Pressure
MFI
Multiport Fuel Injection
Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
MIL
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Check Engine Light
MST
Manifold Surface Temperature
MVZ
Manifold Vacuum Zone
NVRAM Non-Volatile Random Access Memory
NiMH
Nickel Metal Hydride
Nickel Metal Hydride
O2S
Oxygen Sensor
Oxygen Sensor, O2Sensor (O2S)
OC
Oxidation Catalytic Converter
Oxidation Catalyst Converter (CCO)
OBD
On-Board Diagnostic
On-Board Diagnostic (OBD)
OIL
A/T Fluid Temp. Sensor
OP
Open Loop
Open Loop
PAIR
Pulsed Secondary Air Injection
Air Suction (AS)
PCM
Powertrain Control Module
PID
Parameter Identifier
Parameter Identifier
PNP
Park/Neutral Position
PROM
Programmable Read Only Memory
PSP
Power Steering Pressure
PTOX
Periodic Trap Oxidizer
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
Note. Not all Vehicles used all Devices

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Diesel Particulate Trap (DPT)
RAM
Random Access Memory
Random Access Memory
RM
Relay Module
ROM
Read Only Memory
Read Only Memory
RPM
Engine Speed
Engine Speed
SFI
Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection
Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI), Sequential Injection
SC
Supercharger
Supercharger
SCB
Supercharger Bypass
SFI
Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection
Electronic Fuel Injection, Sequential Injection
SPL
Smoke Puff Limiter
SRI
Service Reminder Indicator
SRT
System Readiness Rest
ST
Scan Tool
TB
Throttle Body
Throttle Body
TBI
Throttle Body Fuel Injection
Single Point Injection, Central Fuel Injection (CI)
TC
Turbocharger
Turbocharger
TCC
Torque Converter Clutch
Torque Converter
TCM
Transmission Control Module
TransmissionECU (Electronic Control Unit)
THG
EGR Temperature
TID
Test Identification Data
TP
Throttle Position
Throttle Position
TPC
Vapor Pressure Sensor
TR
Transmission Range
TVV
Thermal Vacuum Valve
Bimetallic Vacuum Switching Valve (BVSX),
Thermostatic Vacuum Switching Valve (TVSV)
TWC
Three-Way Catalytic Converter
Three-Way Catalytic (TWC), CCpo
TWC+OC Three-Way + Oxidation Catalytic
CCR + CCO
Converter
VAF
Volume Air Flow
Air Flow Meter
VPS
vapor pressure sensor
VR
Voltage Regulator
Voltage Regulator
VSS
Vehicle Speed Sensor
Vehicle Speed Sensor (Read Switch Type)
VV1, 2
WOT
Wide Open Throttle
Full Throttle
WU-OC Warm Up Oxidation Catalytic Converter WUWarm Up Three-Way Catalytic Converter Manifold Converter
TWC
3GR
Third Gear
4GR
Fourth Gear
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Abbreviations Used by Toyota / Lexus

Anti-Lock Brake System
AUTO
Automatic
Alternating Current
AUX
Auxiliary
Accessory
AVC-LAN Audio Visual Communication Local Area
Active Control Engine Mount System 1
Network
AVG
Average
Acoustic Control Induction System
AVS
Adaptive variable Suspension
Automatic Cold Start Device
BA
Brake Assist
Air Control Valve (ACIS)
BACS
Boost Altitude Compensation System
Automatic Disconnecting Differential
BAT
Battery
Air/Fuel Ratio
BDC
Bottom Dead Center
Active Height Control Suspension
BEAMS
Breakthrough Engine with Advanced
Automatic Locking Retractor/Emergency
Mechanism System
Locking Retractor
BEAN
Body Electronics Area Network
ALT
Alternator
B/L
Bi-Level
AMP
Amplifier
Bluetooth
ANT
Antenna
B/S
Bore-Stroke Ratio
APPROX. Approximately
BTDC
Before Top Dead Center
ASL
Automatic Sound Levelizer
BVSV
Bimetallic Vacuum Switching Valve
ASV
Air Switching Valve (Actuator)
Calif.
California
A/T
Automatic Transmission (Transaxle)
CB
Circuit Breaker
ATF
Automatic transmission Fluid
C-BEST Customized Body Electronics System
AT-PZEV Advanced Technology Partial Zero
CCO
Emission Vehicle
Catalytic Converter for Oxidation
CCS
Cruise Control System
CCV
Canister Closed Valve
1
CD
Compact Disk
EG003-99 ACTIVE CONTROL ENGINE MOUNT
Cd
Coefficient of drag
SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
ABS
AC
ACC
ACM
ACIS
ACSD
ACV
A.D.D.
A/F
AHC
ALR/ELR)

Note. Not all Vehicles used all Devices

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CF
CG
CH
CHMSL
CLV
CNG
COMB.
CPE
CPS
CPU
CRS
CTR
C/V
CV
CVN
CVT
CW
DAC
DC
D-CAT
DCNI
DEF
DFL
DIFF.
DIFF.
LOCK
D/INJ
DLI
DOHC
DP
DPNR
DRL
DS
DSP
DVD
EBD
ECAM
ECB
ECD
ECDY
ECU
ECT-i
ED
EDIC
EDU
EFI
E/G
EGR-VM
ELR
ENG
ESA
ETCS
ETCS-i
ETR
EVP
E-VRV
EXH
FCHV
FE
FF
F/G

Cornering Force
Center of Gravity
Channel
Center high-mount stop lamp
Calculated Load Value
Compressed Natural Gas
Combination
Coupe
Combustion Pressure Sensor
Central Processing Unit
Child Restraint System
Center
Check Valve
Control Valve
Software Calibration Verification Number
or Calibration Verification Number
Continuously Variable Transmission
Curb Wight
Downhill Assist Control
Direct Current
Diesel Clean Advanced Technology
Data Communication Network Interface
Defogger
Deflector
Differential
Differential Lock
Direct Injection
Distributorless Ignition
Double Over Head Cam
Dash Pot
Diesel PM and NOx Reduction
Daytime running lights
Dead Soak
Digital Signal Processor
Digital Versatile Disc
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
Engine Control and Measurement System
Electronically Controlled Braking System
Electronic Controlled Diesel
Eddy Current Dynamometer
Electronic Control Unit
Electronically Controlled Transmission
with intelligence (5-speed)
Electro-deposited Coating
Electric Diesel Injection Control
Electronic Driving Unit
Electronic Fuel Injection
Engine
EGR Vacuum Modulator
Emergency Locking Retractor
Engine
Electronic Spark Advance
Electronic Throttle Control System
Electronic Throttle Control System intelligent
Electronically Tuned Radio
Evaporator
Electric Vacuum regulating Valve
Exhaust
Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle
Fuel Economy
Front-Engine Front-Wheel-Drive
Fuel Gauge

FIPG
FL
F/P
FPU
Fr
FT
F/W
FW/D
FWD
GAS
GBS
GND
GPS
GVWR
HAC
H/B
HAC
HCAC 2
HI
HID
HSG
HSEA
HT
HWS
IAC
IC
IDI
IFS
IG
IGBT
IIA
IN
INT
I/P
IRS
J/B
J/C
KD
LAN
LATCH
LB
LCD
LED
LH
LHD
L/H/W
LLC
LNG
LO
LPG
LSD
LSP and
BV
LSPV
MAINT
REQD
MAX.
MIC
MIL
MIN.
MP
MPG
MPX
MSRP
2

Formed in Place Gasket

Fusible Link
Fuel Pump
Fuel Pressure Up
Front
Fuel Trim
Flywheel
Flywheel Damper
Front-Wheel-Drive
gasoline
VIP Glass Breakage Sensor
Ground
Global Positioning System
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
High Altitude Compensator
Hatchback
Hill Start Assist Control
Hydrocarbon Adsorber Catalyst system
High
High Intensity Discharge (Head Lamp)
Housing
High Solar Energy-Absorbing
Hard Top
Heated Windshield System
Idle Air Control
Integrated Circuit
Indirect Diesel Injection
Independent Front Suspension
Ignition
Semiconductor Switching Device
Integrated Ignition Assembly
Intake (Manifold, Valve)
Intermittent
Instrumental Panel
Independent Rear Suspension
Junction Block
Junction Connector
Kick-Down
Local Area Network
Lower anchors and top tether brackets
Liftback
Liquid Crystal Display
Light Emitting Diode
Left-Hand
Left-Hand Drive
Length, Height, Width
Long-Life Coolant
Liquefied Natural Gas
Low
Liquefied Petroleum Gas
Limited Slip Differential
Load Sensing Proportion and Bypass Valve
Load Sensing Proportion Valve
Engine Oil replacement Reminder Light
(USA only).
Maximum
Microphone
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Minimum
Multipurpose
Miles Per Gallon
Multiplex communication System
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price

Prius 01

Note. Not all Vehicles used all Devices

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M/T
MT
MTG
N
NA
No.
NVS
OCV
O/D
OEM
OHC
OHV
OPT
O/S
P and BV
PCS
PCV
PDS
PKV
PPS
PS
PSD
PTO
R and D
R and P
R/B
RBS
RDS
R/F
RFS
RH
RHD
RLY
ROM
Rr
RR
RSCA
RRS
RWD
SDN
SEN
SICS
SOC
SOHC
SPEC
SPI
SRS
SSM
SST
STD
STJ
SULEV
SW
SYS
T/A
TACH
TBI
TC

Manual Transmission
Mount
Mounting
Neutral
Natural Aspiration
Number
Night View System
Oil Control Valve (VVT-i) 3
Overdrive
Original Equipment Manufacturing
Overhead Camshaft
Overhead valve
Option
Oversize
Proportioning and Bypass Valve
Power Control System
Positive Crankcase Ventilation
Pre-Delivery Service
Parking Brake
Progressive Power Steering
Power Steering
Power-Split Device
Power Take-Of
Research & Development
Rack and Pinion
Relay Block
Reticulating Bal Type Steering
Radio Broadcast Data System
Reinforcement
Rigid Front Suspension
Right-Hand
Right-Hand Drive
Relay
Read Only Memory
Rear
Rear-Engine Rear Wheel Drive
Link System (USA only)
Rigid rear Suspension
Rear-Wheel Drive
Sedan
Sensor
Starting Injection Control System
State of Charge
Single Overhead Camshaft
Specification
Single Point Injection
Supplemental Restraint System
Special Service Material
Special Service Tools
Standard
Cold-Start Fuel Injection
Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle
Switch
System
Transaxle
Tachometer
Throttle Body Electronic Fuel Injection
Turbocharger

TCCS
TCV
TDC
TDI
TEMP.
TEMS
TFS
THS
THC II
TID
TIS

Toyota Computer Controlled System

Timing Control Valve
Top Dead Center
Toyota Direct Ignition
Temperature
Toyota Electronic Modulated Suspension
Toyota Financial Services
Toyota Hybrid System
Toyota Hybrid System 2tr
Test Identification Data
Total Information System for Vehicle
Development
T/M
Transmission
TMC
Toyota Motor Corporation
TMMK
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky,
Inc.
TRAC
Traction Control System
TURBO
Turbocharger
UART
Universal Asynchronous Receiver
Transmitter
U/D
Underdrive
U/S
Undersize
VCV
Vacuum Control Valve
VENT
Ventilator
VGRS
Variable Gear Ratio Steering
VIN
Vehicle Identification Number
VIP
Toyota Vehicle Intrusion Protection
VPS
Variable Power Steering
VSC
Vehicle Skid Control aka Vehicle Stability
Control
VSV
Vacuum Switching Valve
VSVEVAP Canister Purge Solenoid
VVT-i
Variable Valve Timing with intelligence
VVTL-i
Variable Valve Timing and Lift with
intelligence
VTV
Vacuum Transmitting Valve
w/
With
WGN
Wagon
W/H
Wire Harness
w/o
Without
1st
First
2st
Second
2WD
Two Wheel Drive Vehicle (4x2)
4WD
Four Wheel Drive Vehicle (4x4)
12/15/04
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Note.

The ECM controls the Oil Control Valve to make

the intake valve timing properly, and oil pressure
controlled with OCV is supplied to the VVT
controller, and then VVT controller changes
relative position between the camshaft and the
crankshaft.
Note. Not all Vehicles used all Devices