Can we get a translation dictionary?

[Shdwdrgn]

Just a thought - we have a LOT of abbreviations that are commonly used... SWB, CAI, DRL... Not all of us have a clue what some of these actually mean. Perhaps some kind of dictionary could be created and dropped under the quick-links at the top of the page (or even start an information heading, since I assume eventually a copy of all the service manuals, etc, will be available here)?

 

[Ghoster]

Just a thought - we have a LOT of abbreviations that are commonly used... SWB, CAI, DRL... Not all of us have a clue what some of these actually mean. Perhaps some kind of dictionary could be created and dropped under the quick-links at the top of the page (or even start an information heading, since I assume eventually a copy of all the service manuals, etc, will be available here)?

As it happens we are working on something to help with that. Hover over these letters, and you should see how it works. OS

 

[STLtrailbSS]

Wow ghost that is so much better, very convenient GMTnation just gets better everyday

 

[Ghoster]

We are trying, its just going to take time to get it all in.

 

[Shdwdrgn]

Haha I just came back here to say that I had just noticed that very feature on certain terms. Very cool idea, certainly a lot better than just having a dictionary to look up terms. Would this be a good place to start listing out abbreviations that should be added when you get time? Because I've been reading about DRL-killers for the past year, and I'm really dying to know what the heck a DRL is!

 

[Ghoster]

Haha I just came back here to say that I had just noticed that very feature on certain terms. Very cool idea, certainly a lot better than just having a dictionary to look up terms. Would this be a good place to start listing out abbreviations that should be added when you get time? Because I've been reading about DRL-killers for the past year, and I'm really dying to know what the heck a DRL is!

Its as good as any!

DRL = Daytime Running Lamps
SWB = Short Wheel Base
LWB = Long Wheel Base


Continue on!

 

[jham]

DRL = Daytime Running Lamps
SWB = Short Wheel Base
LWB = Long Wheel Base
UCA = Upper Control arm
LCA = Lower Control arm

 

[JRTAHOE]

As it happens we are working on something to help with that. Hover over these letters, and you should see how it works. OS

I won't lie, that's pretty awesome

 

[MAY03LT]

B+ = battery positive voltage
12v = battery positive voltage

 

[Shdwdrgn]

CAI = Cold Air Intake
IAT = Intake Air Temp?
MAF = Mass Air Flow?
TB = TrailBlazer or Throttle Body
SES = Service Engine Soon
CEL = Check Engine Light
PCM = ?
TCM = Transfer Case Module
TCCM = ?

 

[Regulator]

This will be an incredible feature for this site!

 

[jham]

heres alot of them covered

Auto Abbreviation Dictionary

 

[ItsOnVoy]

heres alot of them covered

Auto Abbreviation Dictionary

 

[Wooluf1952]

CAI = Cold Air Intake
IAT = Intake Air Temp?
MAF = Mass Air Flow?
TB = TrailBlazer or Throttle Body
SES = Service Engine Soon
CEL = Check Engine Light
PCM = ?
TCM = Transfer Case Module
TCCM = ?

PCM = Power Control Module
TCCM= Transfer Case Control Module
MAP= Manifold Absolute Pressure
PCV= Positive Crankcase Ventilation

 

[Black_tb]

this is a awesome feature!!!!

 

[HARDTRAILZ]

Definitely cool to have the hover over feature. Great Idea!

 

[ScarabEpic22]

Going off the PCM stuff:

ECM = Engine Control Module
TCM = Transmission Control Module
SBEL = SwayBar EndLinks (no one uses it, but it would be nice to make this an abbreviation for the future)
CAI = Cold Air Intake
FWI = Fender Wall Intake
TB = Throttle Body (or TrailBlazer...)

 

[Ghoster]

Ok... so I have been working on this a little today.

These are whats in there, hover over them to see the definition.

DRL
SWB
LWB
UCA
LCA
B+
12V
CAI
IAT
MAF
SES
CEL
PCM
TCCM
MAP
PCV
TB
EV
TBSS
SPF
AFIAK
OS
TV
LMGTFY
ABP
ORTB
OP

 

[Ghoster]

Going off the PCM stuff:

ECM = Engine Control Module
TCM = Transmission Control Module
SBEL = SwayBar EndLinks (no one uses it, but it would be nice to make this an abbreviation for the future)
CAI = Cold Air Intake
FWI = FenderWall Intake
TB = Throttle Body (or TrailBlazer...)

Added.

 

[Shdwdrgn]

B+ is only underlining the B. Personally I wouldn't bother with the B+ and 12V, but that's just my

 

[Ghoster]

B+ is only underlining the B. Personally I wouldn't bother with the B+ and 12V, but that's just my

I can't explain the underline problem. These abbreviations will help the guys doing electronic installs. Can't hurt to leave them.

 

[Hatchet]

I can't explain the underline problem. These abbreviations will help the guys doing electronic installs. Can't hurt to leave them.

what he was saying is all you have to type is B and that battery positive will highlight... it doesnt recognize the +

 

[Ghoster]

what he was saying is all you have to type is B and that battery positive will highlight... it doesnt recognize the +

Right, I got it. I just can't explain it. Its entered correctly, it must just not recognize the "+" symbol.

 

[RayVoy]

PCM = Power Control Module

PCM

PCM = Powertrain Control Module

 

[Me007gold]

Now thats an incredible feature!

 

[Ghoster]

PCM = Powertrain Control Module

Good catch, somebody needs to be proofreading me!

 

[ScarabEpic22]

Thanks ghoster, this is a pretty slick feature Ive gotta say. Means we wont have to explain the common abbreviations to the noobs all the time!

 

[Wooluf1952]

My bad. I shouldn't ASSume.

 

[Ghoster]

Thanks ghoster, this is a pretty slick feature Ive gotta say. Means we wont have to explain the common abbreviations to the noobs all the time!

Thats the plan! I think its a really cool feature.

My bad. I shouldn't ASSume.

You still get an A for effort!!

 

[havie22]

heres alot of them covered

Auto Abbreviation Dictionary

wow i love this site!:wootwoot:

 

[gotspeed1]

LBJ - lower ball joint
UBJ- upper ball joint

 

[Mooseman]

Very neat! Here are some more to add:

CPAS: Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid
efan= Electric Fan
HID= High Intensity Discharge (headlights)

 

[MAY03LT]

DTC - diagnostic trouble code
DLC - data link connector
IGN - ignition
ACC - accessory

The last three I use in remote start discussions.

 

[Ghoster]

No rest for the weary!

All have been added up to this point.

 

[The_Roadie]

Means we wont have to explain the common abbreviations to the noobs all the time!

Say what? You'll still have to explain to each one what it means to "hover the cursor".

 

[Ghoster]

Say what? You'll still have to explain to each one what it means to "hover the cursor".

I am gong to put that in the FAQ list we are working on!

 

[Regulator]

How about non technical terms, there are some standard abbreviations that are used that I have had to look up before.

FYI = For your information
YMMV = Your mileage may vary
FWIW = For what it's worth

 

[Ghoster]

How about non technical terms, there are some standard abbreviations that are used that I have had to look up before.

FYI = For your information
YMMV = Your mileage may vary
FWIW = For what it's worth

Added.

 

[gmac310]

SAS = Solid Axle Swap

 

[TXBlazer]

AG=Awesome Ghoster!!