Hey guys, we need a FAQ that has all the good acronymns for parts, internet lingo, etc...plus the 'britiish' slang that we did in a couple threads. Start with other forum acronym pages, then make it our own.

I need volunteers to draft, format, and post...whereon, we'll copy/paste/and claim as our own. j/k, the creator will be given credit for its conception.

I nominate JOsworth as creator, Jag Po' and jagV8 as editors (and making it enjoyable to read), and motorcarman as our technical adviser. <- I say this is our dream team!

I tell you what, first to jump in and volunteer can take these positions. I'd like to have a page created and published by June 6th. Deadlines...gotta love 'em!

Who's in??

 

bumpity

 

I'll work on it... I've got tons of free time.... Getting married on June 12th, take care of a 10 month old on the weekends, constantly fixing up the house, full time job (ok that's a strech if anyone reads my post times...)

All kidding aside it sounds neat. How should we format? Attach a document that is added to? Use Word? Use Excell? Create an Access Database? OK, that last one was a joke......

So, count me in...

 

Good idea Matt. I second your nominations.

This one for Jag Po, EGR...
Episcopalians for Global Reconciliation

 

I'm in as far as I can. I have a ton of jag/car TLAs (3-letter acronyms) but they're all sensible LOL
(And a ton of longer things)

Jeff, do I pm them or stick them here? No idea how this should be organised, tho - and the biggest problem how do we get newbies (and not so newbies) to refer to 'em? Especially as Search ignores all TLAs due to ignoring anything 3 or fewer letters

 

The fact that it will be a FAQ should do it, John.

Oh yea...You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink.....

 

POS - Jaguar that is not functioning properly kidding

This sounds like fun.

 

As to how this will start out, at least in draft form, is to use this thread.

All my creators - start a single post in this thread, and just keep adding/editing it yourself. JOsworth, you'll have one, JagV8, you will too. Jag Po will have his way 'tweaking both of yours thru his own post, and Bob will make sure any technical snippits are correct, and direct, let's not get too wordy with the project.

Once all of your individual posts are looking good and ready for 'submission', i'll take the content resulting from all of your hard work and compile it all into one FAQ thread that will be at the top of the NEW MEMBER section and the Forum Help and Suggestion Center. Alas, you'll each be internet famous...to some degree.

Others who wish to 'suggest' or recommend other terms/acronyms, simply add to the thread and first creator/editor that grabs it first to add it to their post, gets it.

After a brief intro paragraph, I envision a section listing typical forum speak, like IIRC, BTW, etc up top, then vehicle parts/system acronyms, then the 'british' terms that we can have some fun outlining...remember the windscreen, good 'nick', boot, bonnet...etc.

Have fun with this guys, its just for us.

 

Other than the stock market in a volatile 100 point dainy swing, three movies underway and 30 Jag cylinders to keep pumping, I'm just looking for something to fill my time.

I may have a little colorful dialogue to throw into the deal. But other than that, I'm basically useless knowing if a bonnet is what Aunt Mildred wears to church on Easter Sunday or the part of the car you lift up and look into when it breaks down hoping to find an On/Off switch rather than a lot of metal and rubber with some curious relationship with each other.

 

I'll try to check in and participate when I get the chance. At times I am waiting on parts so I can read eMails and read/comment on this forum. Sometimes I am working on cars and skip a day or 2 but I try to get caught up. I have worked 'for and with' Brits in repair shops since the early '80s so I am up to speed on 'posers, getting pissed, and going to the lew'

bob gauff

 

Jag Po', I wasn't expecting any more

Great Bob, technical adviser is perfect for you then, just make sure nobody calls something it isn't...or if you want to add something to aid in the proper 'definition', takes but a second to post it up.

Thanks so much for helping guys, no rush... hardest part is getting started.

 

Hey everyone, I was just checking to see if anyone has made any progress on the list creation.

Here is some place to start - something like this

Jaguar Forum Terminology & Acronymns
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IIRC - if I remember correctly
BTW - by the way


Vehicle Terminology & Acronymns
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TB - throttle body
TPS - throttle position sensor


Jaguar Specific Slang & Lingo (pronunciation where applicable)
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bonnet - hood
boot - trunk (and in some instances, the convertible top)
cheers - to wish someone well, thanks, or a formal salutation
door card - interior trim of the door
jaguar - a large, spotted cat that most closely resembles the leopard physically, although it is usually larger and of sturdier build and its behavioral and habitat characteristics are closer to those of the tiger; (jag-u-ar) the marquee that brought us all here together
spanner - a wrench
tattered (tatty) - in poor condition
petrol - fuel, more expensive than a good bottle of wine per liter

 

Jaguar Forum Terminology & Acronymns
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IIRC - if I remember correctly
BTW - by the way
WTF - What the F**k
j/k - just kidding


Vehicle Terminology & Acronymns
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TB - throttle body
TPS - throttle position sensor
Alloys - Rims
Wheel arches - Wheel wells
Tyre - Tire
Windscreen - windshield
Discs - rotors


Jaguar Specific Slang & Lingo (pronunciation where applicable)
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bonnet - hood
boot - trunk (and in some instances, the convertible top)
cheers - to wish someone well, thanks, or a formal salutation
door card - interior trim of the door
jaguar - a large, spotted cat that most closely resembles the leopard physically, although it is usually larger and of sturdier build and its behavioral and habitat characteristics are closer to those of the tiger; (jag-u-ar) the marquee that brought us all here together
spanner - a wrench
tattered (tatty) - in poor condition
petrol - fuel, more expensive than a good bottle of wine per liter
Wing - fender


As provided by JagV8 -
4WD four wheel drive
A/C air conditioning
ABS anti-lock braking system
ACCM A/C control module
AE AutoEnginuity, an advanced OBD tool
ACM audio connectivity module
ACT air charge temperature (see IAT; an OBD critical sensor)
APP accelerator pedal position (a critical sensor)
ARTS adaptive restraint technology system
AWD all wheel drive
BARO barometric pressure (an important OBD reading)
bus a way of connecting multiple computers so they can talk to each other
CAN controller area network (often, higher speed OBD protocol mandated by EU & USA)
CAT catalytic convertor
CATS (plural of CAT or) computer active technology suspension
CC cruise or climate control
CEL check engine light
CKP crankshaft sensor (a critical sensor)
CM control module (often, having a computer inside)
CMP camshaft sensor (a critical sensor)
COP coil on plug (where each spark plug has its own coil)
D2B an optical fibre communications path
DCCV dual coolant control valve (aka DCFV aka water valve aka heater valve)
DCFV dual coolant flow valve (aka DCFV aka water valve aka heater valve)
dead locking see double locking
DIY do it yourself
DLC data link connector (proper name for the OBD connector)
double locking locking doors and the internal door levers (aka dead locking)
drive cycle very complicated driving so PCM exactly relearns car characteristics
DSC dynamic stability control
DTC diagnostic trouble code (the way OBD reports problems)
EBA emergency brake assist
ECT engine coolant temperature (an OBD critical sensor)
ECU (non-unique) electronic or engine control unit (such as PCM or TCM)
EGR exhaust gas recirculation
ELM an OBD device made by Elm Electronics
ELM327 complex ELM, supporting all common OBD protocols
EMS engine management system
EPB electronic (or electric or emergency) park (or parking) brake
ETM engineering test mode
EVAP evaporative (about control of fuel vapour)
facelift/redesign (major changes) 2002/3MY or (tweaks) 2005/6MY
FAQ frequently asked question
FEM front electronic module (aka GEM aka GECM)
fob the (electronics of the) part attached to the vehicle key
FWD front wheel drive
GECM general electronic control module (aka GEM aka FEM)
GEM general electronic module
global opening/closing opening/closing all doors, windows, sunroof/moonroof
GTR global technical resource
HEGO heated exhaust gas oxygen (usually about a type of sensor)
HID high intensity discharge (a type of light)
HO2S heated oxygen sensor (a critical sensor)
HP horse power (a measure of power, such as engine output)
HS high speed (often about a type of CAN)
IAT intake air temperature (an OBD critical sensor)
IAT2 second IAT (sensor) (commonly, after turbo or SC; a critical sensor)
ICM instrument cluster (or control) module
IDS integrated diagnostic system (a dealer tool; very expensive)
IMT intake manifold tuning (a valve/transducer to change the intake size/shape/flow)
ISO the International Standards Organisation (ISO 9141 is a type of OBD)
JTIS Jaguar technical information system (computer-based workshop manual)
key vehicle key or computer passcode
KWP keyword protocol (a form of OBD)
LPG liquified petroleum gas
LSD limited slip differential
MAF mass air flow (a critical OBD sensor)
MAP manifold absolute pressure (a critical OBD sensor)
MIL malfunction indicator lamp (sometimes called CEL or SES)
MPG miles per gallon (N.B. USA gallon is 80% of UK gallon)
MY model year
NA naturally (or normally) aspirated (so, not turbo and not SC)
NAS Jaguar's term for North America (and south?)
O2 oxygen
OBD on board diagnostics (nowadays short for OBD-II or OBD2)
OE original equipment (as fitted/supplied by the manufacturer)
OEM original equipment manufacturer
oil gimme a break
PAS power assisted steering
PATS passive anti-theft system
PCM powertrain control module (commonly engine controller but may do more)
PCV positive crankcase ventilation
PM particulate matter or private mail
PWM pulse width modulation (a way of controlling electrical output)
RCM restraints control module
RECM rear electronic control module (aka REM)
REM rear electronic module (aka RECM)
rev reverse or revolution (aka RPM)
RPM revolutions per minute
RWD rear wheel drive
RWHP rear wheel HP
Sat Nav satellite navigation
SC supercharger (or supercharged)
SCP standard corporate protocol (a Ford form of OBD)
SES service engine soon (see CEL / MIL)
SRS supplementary restraint system
STR S-Type R (the supercharged S-Type)
TB throttle body (a critical, high-precision air-flow control device)
TCM transmission control module
TCS traction control system
TPS throttle position sensor (a critical OBD sensor)
TQ torque
tranny transmission
TSB technical service bulletin
UHEGO (badly named) so-called "universal" (they aren't) HEGO
V6 6-cylinder engine arranged as a V of 2 groups of 3
V8 8-cylinder engine arranged as a V of 2 groups of 4
VCT variable cam timing
VPW variable pulse width (a GM OBD protocol)
VVT variable valve timing
WB wide band (e.g. a type of O2 sensor)
WHP wheel HP
WOT wide open throttle (aka kickdown)
ZF a German company (maker of gearboxes, steering racks and much more)

 

I'm a slacker....

Honestly, this is the wedding day..After this weekend I will be able to start putting it to a document...Have a bunch of things printed out, just need to start putting it down to one file...

 

Glad to hear that its still a work in progress Jeff, enjoy the weekend, and we'll get it started next week sometime. First draft is always the hardest part.

 

here's a start

Matt - there's a note at the end for the mods, pretty please

 

I wonder how Jeff is coming along?

 

A little bit is put together. Work is driving me nuts (you'll notice my level of posting is waaayyy down). I just got back last night from Phoenix. Along with the kiddies and my ongoing saga with the body work done to my car... Look at it this way... If I don't have a post up for edit by Monday, ban me....

 

Wouldn't we be doing your employer and family a favor then? Can't have that.

 

checking on any progress Jeff...writer's block?