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Wire Color Code Identification and Other Abbreviations



Wire Color Code Identification and Other Abbreviations

Ignition switch symbols

X = Accessories (audio position)
S = Powered upon insertion of key
15 = The switch remains connected during start
15I = Contact is broken while starting
30 = Constant power from the battery
50 = Start

Countries/Markets

A = Austria
AUS = Australia
B = Belgium
CDN = Canada
CH = Switzerland
D = Germany
DK = Denmark
E = Spain
EU/OS = Markets outside USA and Canada
FIN = Finland
GB = Great Britain
ISR = Israel
J = Japan
KOR = Korea
N = Norway
NL = Netherlands
S = Sweden
USA = United States of America
WEU = Western Europe

Other

ACC = Accessory
AMP = Amplifier
AUDIO = Audio system
AUTO = Automatic transmission
Bi-X = Bi-Xenon
CEM = Central Electronic Module
DRL = Daytime Running Lights
DSTC = Dynamic Stability Traction Control
EXT.D = Extended electrical distribution
HISPEED = High speed data bus
LH = Left-hand side
LHD = Left-hand drive
LOSPEED = Low speed data bus
MAN = Manual transmission
PCL = Power Child Lock
REM = Rear Electronic Module
RH = Right-hand side
RHD = Right-hand drive
RTI = Road Traffic Information
SRS = Airbag
SULEV = Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle
TELE = Mobile telephone
T = Turbo engine
ULEV = Ultra Low Emission Vehicle
W/O = Without
5CYL = 5-cylinder engine
6CYL = 6-cylinder engine

Colors

BL = Blue
BN = Brown
GN = Green
GR = Gray
OR = Orange
P = Pink
R = Red
SB = Black
VO = Violet
W = White
Y = Yellow