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Further to a question in the main forum about this. Here is the start of a list. Both internetty / forum type things, and technical.
Please add as you feel appropriate:

Technical:

ABS (Antilock Braking System): Antilock Braking System
ECU (Engine Control Unit): Electronic control unit or Engine control Unit
BCU (Body Control Unit): Body control unit, operates the door locking, alarm system, and so on.
IPK (Instrument pack (IPK from the German)): Instrument pack (IPK from the German)
EWS (Engine immobiliser (EWS from the German, Elektronik WegfahrSicherung)): Engine immobiliser (EWS from the German, Elektronik WegfahrSicherung)
FBH (Fuel burning heater.): Fuel burning heater (only on diesels)
T4 (Testbook version 4.Computer Diagnostic System): Testbook version 4. There are others but the latest and best is the T4. This is used for diagnosing and recoding cars.
VIS (Variable Intake System): Variable Intake System


Forum:
OP: Original Poster (the person who started the thread)
HTH: Hope that helps
OTOH: On the other hand
SWMBO: She who must be obeyed.

Used quite a bit but not always appropriate:

PMSL = Pi**ed My Self Laughing.

We've now implemented automatic recognition of common abbreviations. If you look in the list above fuel burning heater has it's definition added in citation after it. This should make it easier for everyone, newbies and oldies alike, to read and understand posts.

No need to change the way you type. Add you abbreviations into posts as you would normally. Admin will add abbreviations to the automatic changer as necessary so please continue to add suggestions to this thread where they can be reviewed. You'll know an abbreviation has been added as it'll be automatically parsed in your post

For starters, we've done F B H (without spaces)

Just to add, this function is for tech abbreviations only. All others you will have to work out for yourselves.

SpongeBob wrote:We've now implemented automatic recognition of common abbreviations.

Good idea.


BTW the most adequate German expression for EWS is Elektronische Wegfahrsperre.

PCB (Printed Circuit Board), this one had me stumped for ages in the past. Printed Circuit Board, I believe, maybe this could be added to the definitive list, if not already accounted for

Thanks Jürgen and Yertiz , try saying that quickly after a few pints.

info will be added.

Jürgen wrote:

SpongeBob wrote:We've now implemented automatic recognition of common abbreviations.

Good idea.


BTW the most adequate German expression for [acr=EWS]Elektronische Wegfahrsperre: Engine immobiliser[/acr] is Elektronische Wegfahrsperre.

I've actually come across both. I agree the blocking (sperre) is more appropriate though. There tends to be differences in terminology between companies, and even in the same company between Northern and Southern 'Branches' if you know what I mean.

Duncan wrote:

Jürgen wrote:

SpongeBob wrote:We've now implemented automatic recognition of common abbreviations.

Good idea.


BTW the most adequate German expression for [acr=[acr=EWS]Elektronische Wegfahrsperre: Engine immobiliser[/acr]]Elektronische Wegfahrsperre: Engine immobiliser[/acr] is Elektronische Wegfahrsperre.

I've actually come across both. I agree the blocking (sperre) is more appropriate though. There tends to be differences in terminology between companies, and even in the same company between Northern and Southern 'Branches' if you know what I mean.

Only fair to include both definitions then.

Will somebody please post the acronyms associated with the oil burners. PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve) etc. Much obliged.

PCV Valve - Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve

EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve) Valve - Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve

MAF (Mass Air Flow Sensor) is this a meter or a sensor?

Mick wrote:[acr=MAF]Mass Air Flow[/acr] is this a meter or a sensor?

Please leave your signature as is the programming has to be adjusted to address sigs as well as posts and PM's Simon will be able to attend to it when he next logs on.
Sorry for the oversight.

Duncan wrote:I've actually come across both. I agree the blocking (sperre) is more appropriate though. There tends to be differences in terminology between companies, and even in the same company between Northern and Southern 'Branches' if you know what I mean.

Haven't heard about elektronische Wegfahrsicherung yet, but you're right, Duncan. Learning something new every day.

According to a quick Google research the word Wegfahrsicherung is used in about 24% and Wegfahrsperre in about 76% of any combination with elektronisch.

Mick wrote:Only fair to include both definitions then.

Yes, but one little remark. Please replace Elektronik by Elektronische.

Elektronische Wegfahrsperre or Elektronische Wegfahrsicherung

Jürgen wrote:

Duncan wrote:I've actually come across both. I agree the blocking (sperre) is more appropriate though. There tends to be differences in terminology between companies, and even in the same company between Northern and Southern 'Branches' if you know what I mean.

Haven't heard about elektronische Wegfahrsicherung yet, but you're right, Duncan. Learning something new every day.

According to a quick Google research the word Wegfahrsicherung is used in about 24% and Wegfahrsperre in about 76% of any combination with elektronisch.

Mick wrote:Only fair to include both definitions then.

Yes, but one little remark. Please replace Elektronik by Elektronische.

Elektronische Wegfahrsperre or Elektronische Wegfahrsicherung

Your word is my command.

I bet JDC looks good in a hi-Vis jacket hehehe

Very Funny Dave..........

would a hi-vis jacket enable a faster rate of eating food?

Ask Colin.

ROFLMFAO - now why isn't that in the list???