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Glossary of Terms

ACRONYMS
CARB - California Air Resource Board
CCD - Chrysler Collision Detection (communication bus)
CKT - Circuit
DLC - Data Link Connector
DRB - Diagnostic Readout Box
DTC - Diagnostic Trouble Code
IOD - Ignition off-draw
ISS - Input Speed Sensor
LED - Light Emitting Diode
L-R - Low/reverse Clutch
LU - Lockup
MIL - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
OD - Overdrive
OSS - Output Speed Sensor
PCM - Powertrain Control Module
REV - Reverse
SW - Switch
TCC - Torque Converter Clutch
TCM - Transmission Control Module
TPS - Throttle Position Sensor
TRS - Transmission Range Sensor
UD - Underdrive
VSS - Vehicle Speed Sensor

DEFINITIONS
OBDII Trip - A vehicle start and drive cycle such that all once per trip diagnostic monitors have run.
Key Start - A vehicle start and run cycle of at least 20 seconds.
Warm-up Cycle - A vehicle start and run cycle such that the engine coolant must rise to at least 160°F and must rise by at least 40OF from initial start up. To count as a warm-up cycle, no faults may occur during the cycle.