Acronym BMW Technical Acronyms

6MT 6-speed Manual Transmission

A Ampere
A Automatic Transmission Model (H = hydraulic, EH = electronic-hydraulic)
A Out (Aus)
A Processed Vehicle Speed Signal
A Can Be Replaced With TNR On Next Line (from ETK) Austauschbar
A/D Analog/Digital
AAMVA American Association of Motor Vehicle Administration
AAR Automatic Air Recirculation
AB Airbag Airbag
ABE General Operating Permit Allgemeine Betriebserlaubnis
ABL Brake System Warning Lamp (2 color)
ABS Anti-lock Braking System
ABS Anti Block System Anti-Blockiersystem
ABS/ASC Anti-lock Braking System with Automatic Stability Control
Abt. Department
AC Air Conditioning Air Conditioning
ACC Adaptive Cruise Control Adaptive Cruise Control
ACC Active Cruise Control
ACEA Association of European Automobile Manufacturers
ACEA Designer's Organization Association des Constructeurs Europens
ACK Acknowledge
ACM Accessories, User Interface Accessory Control Menu
ACS Active Comfort Seats
ACSM Advanced Crash Safety Module
ADA Atmospheric Pressure-Dependent Full-Load Stop
ADAC German Automobile Club
ADAS Advanced Driver Assistance System
ADB Automatic Differential Braking Aktive Differential Bremse
ADB-X Automatic Differential Brake
ADS Active Diagnosis Plug
ADS Engine Intake Air Control Adaptive Drosselklappen-Steuerung
ADS Adaptive Throttle-Plate Control Adaptive Drosselklappen-Steuerung
ADS H Engine Intake Air Control
ADV Windshield Wiper Pressure Control
ADW Structure Dynamic Value
AE Display Unit
AE Exchangeable / Deleted (from ETK) Austauschbar/Entfallen
AE Replacement/Cancellation code (from ETK) Austauschbar/Entfallen
AEGS Automatic Electronic Gearbox Control (also EGS)
AEGS Independent Electronic-Hydraulic Transmission Control Autarke Elektronische Getriebesteuerung
AF Alternative Frequency
AFM Air Flow Meter
AFS Active Front Steering
AG Automatic Gearbox (Transmission)
AG Public Limited Company
AGB Fluid Container
AGD Intake Muffler
AGD Suction Silencer (from ETK)
AGM Absorbent Glass Mat Lead-Fleece Battery (absorbent glass fibre fleece)
AGR Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Abgasrckfhrung
AGR Exhaust Gas Recycling
AGS Adaptive Transmission Control Adaptive Getriebesteuerung
Ah Amp Hours
AH Trailer
AHK Active Rear (Hinten) Axle Kinematics Aktive-Hinterachs-Kinematik
AHK Trailer Hitch (from ETK)
AHL Adaptive Headlights
AHM Electrical Module Anhnger-Modul
AHM Trailer Module
AHPS Advanced Head Protection System
AIC Automatic Interval Control (Rain Sensor)
AKF Activated Carbon Filter Aktiv-Kohle-Filter
AKF Active Charcoal Filter
AKI Anti-Knock Index
AKKS Cooling Flap Control Automatische Khlklappensteuerung
AKL Adaptive Headlights Adaptives Kurvenlicht
AKS Active Head Restraint
AKS Controlled Pressure Windshield Wiper
AKS Pressure Regulating Device (from ETK)
AKS Pressure Adjusting Device Anpress-Kraft-Steuerung (Wischer)
Al Aluminum
AL Dipped-Beam Headlights
ALC Adaptive Headlights Automatic Light Control
ALDA Absolute Boost Pressure-Dependent Full-Load Stop
ALR Automatic Lamp Range Adjustment
ALR Automatic Locking Retractors
AM Amplitude Modulation
AMM Air Mass Meter
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AMP Radio System Amplifier
AMPS Advanced Mobile Phone System
ANSI American National Standards Institute
ANT Aerial Tuner (Antenna)
ANZ Display
AP Workstation
API American Petroleum Institute
API-SE/SF/SG American Petroleum Institute (+ oil grade references - see also CCMC)
APM Advanced Power Management
APS Alternating Park
ARCNET Attached Resource Computing Network
ARD German Working Committee of Public Broadcasting Stations
ARI Car Radio Information System (from ETK)
ARI Traffic Report Autoradio-Info-System
ARRB Automatic Rear Roller Blind
ARS Active Roll Stabilization (Dynamic Drive & Dynamic Drive 2) Aktive Rollstabilisierung
AS Active Steering
ASA Control Module for Outside Mirror Attachment
ASAP After Sales Assistance Portal
ASAP As Soon As Possible
ASC All Season Traction
ASC Automatic Slip Control
ASC Automatic Stability Control Automatische-Stabilitts-Control
ASC/DSC Automatic Stability Control / Dynamic Stability Control
ASC+T Automatic Stability Control plus Traction Control ASC plus Traktionshilfe
ASC-EZA ASC with Engine Timing & Injection Intervention
ASE Passive Safety System
ASIC Application-Specific Integrated Circuit
ASK Audio System Controller (Kontroller)
ASR Self-Starter Block Relay (from ETK)
AST All Season Traction
AST Automatic Slip Control (marketing term)
ASU Special Exhaust Emission Test
AT Antenna (from ETK)
AT Interchangeable Part (from ETK)
AT Remanufactured Part (RMFD) (from ETK) Austauschteil
ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid (from ETK)
ATL Emissions Turbo Loader
ATL Exhaust Gas Turbo Charger (from ETK)
AU Vehicle Emissions Test
AUC Automatic Recirculating Air Control Automatische Umluft Control
AUC Automatic Air Flow Control Automatische Umluft Control
AUG Automatic Air Recirculation
AUS Australia
AUT Automatic Transmission (from ETK)
AVT Antenna Amplifier Tuner
AW Labor Value
AWE Non-Conformity Waiver Abweichungserlaubnis
AWL Airbag Control Light
AW-No. Job Number
AZ Tightening Torque
AZD Tightening Torque Specifications (in TIS)
B Benzene (Gasoline)
B Width Breite
BA Operating Instructions
BAT Battery (from ETK)
BC (On)Board Computer Bordcomputer
BC1 Body Controller 1
BED Brake Force Display
BET Passenger Side Door
BF Passenger Side
BFD Brake Force Display Brake Force Display
Bis Expiration date, including last day of previous month (from ETK)
bis German for - as, by, till, unless, until
BIT Basis Interface Telephone
Bit/s Bits per Second
Bi-Xenon Low And High Beam Abblend- und Fernlicht
BJ Year
BKS Brake Cooling Duct Bremsenkhlschacht
BKV Brake Force Reinforcement
bl Blue
BL Brake Light (from ETK)
BLS Brake Light Switch
BM (On)Board Monitor
BMBT Board Monitor
BMS-CII Engine Management BMW-Motorsteuerung C-Motor
BMW Bavarian Motor Works (Bayerische Motoren Werke)
BPS Bmw Premium Selection (Marketing) BMW Premium Selection
BR Bavarian Radio
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Acronym BMW Technical Acronyms
br Brown
BS Block Diagram
BSD Bit-Serial Data Port
BSD Co2 Action bit-serielle Datenschnittstelle
BST Battery Safety Terminal
BT Illustration Bildtafel
BVA Brake Pad Wear Indicator (from ETK) Bremsverschleiss-Anzeige
BVM Container Package Quantity Behlterverpackungsmenge
BZM Center Console Control Center
BZMF Center Console Control Center, Rear
BZMF Control Center, Rear Compartment Center Armrest
C Range for industrial/commercial diesel engines
C, D Quality Code (related to test specification)
C02 Carbon Dioxide
C2 H2 E4 Tetrafluorethane
CA Client Advisor
CA Comfort Access
CAD Computer-Aided Design
CAK Crash Active Head-Restraint Crash Aktive Kopfsttze
CAM Computer-Aided Manufacturing
CAN Byteflight
CAN Controller Area Network (Multiple ECU Controller) Datenleitung-Bordelektronik
CAN Line Controller Area Network Line
CAN-Bus Controller Area Network Bus
CANH-Bus Controller Area Network Bus - High
CANL-Bus Controller Area Network Bus - Low
CANP Fuel Tank Ventilation Valve
CARB California Air Resources Board
CAS Comfort Access Car Access System
CB Cell Broadcast
CBC Cornering Brake Control Cornering Brake Control
CBS Condition Based Service
CBT Computer Based Training
CC Check Control
CC Coulomb
CC Cruise Control
CCC Car Communications Computer
CCC-A Car Communications Computer Application
CCC-ANT Car Communications Computer Aerial Tuner
CCC-ASK Car Communications Computer Audio System Controller
CCC-BO Car Communications Computer User Interface
CCC-GW Car Communications Computer Gateway
CCM Check Control Module
CCMC Comite des Constructeurs du Marche Commun (Common Market Automobile Manufacturers Committee)
CD Compact Disk Compact Disc
CD Control Display
CDC Compact Disc Changer
CD-CC Oil Grade References
CD-GW Control Display Gateway
CDN Canadian Version
CD-ROM Compact Disc Read-Only Memory
CDS Compact Disc Player (from ETK)
CDV Clutch Delay Valve
CE European Community (Communaut Europenne)
CE2CI2 Dichlordifluormethane
CEL Celsius (from ETK)
CFK Carbon Fiber Kohlefaserverstrkter Kunststoff
CH Switzerland
CHAMP Multimediaplattform Central Headunit Multimedia Plattform
CIC Communication Center Car Infotainment Computer
CID Central Information Display
CIDC Central Information Display Color
CIDCH Central Information Display Color High
CIDM Central Information Display Monochrome
CIEI Cylinder Individual Fuel Injection
CIM Chassis Integration Module
CIM2 Chassis Integration Module 2
CIP Coding, Individualization, Programming
CKD Completely Knocked Down
CKM Car & Key Memory
Cl Corporate Identity
ClM Computer Integrated Manufacturing
cm Centimeter
CNG Compressed Natural Gas
CO Carbon Monoxide
co Carbon Monoxide
COMBI Electronic Instrument Cluster
CON Controller
CPO Certified Pre-Owned
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Acronym BMW Technical Acronyms
CR Common Rail
CRC Copper Paste
CRC Cyclic Redundancy Check
CS/CSA Coupe Sport/Coupe Sport Automatic
CSi Coupe Sport Injection
CSL Coupe Sport Lightweight (Coupe Sport Leicht)
CSM see ACSM
cSt Centistokes (unit of kinematic viscosity)
CTM Electrical Module Cabrio-Top-Modul
CU Control module
CU Copper (from ETK)
CVBS Color Video Blanking Signal
CVM Convertible Top Module Cabrio-Verdeck-Modul
CVT Coding Variant Table
CVT Constantly Variable Transmission
CW Drag Coefficient (from ETK)
D Drive
d Naturally Aspirated Diesel Engine
D Diameter Durchmesser
D1 Xenon Light / Gas Discharge (from ETK) Xenon-Licht
DAB Digital Radio Digital Audio Broadcasting
DBC Dynamic Brake Control
DBS Dynamic Brake Support
DBS Dynamic Braking System
D-Bus Diagnosis Bus (same as TXD)
DC Direct Current Direct Current
DCC Dynamic Cruise Control
DCS Dealer Communication System
DD Dynamic Motor Drive
DDE Digital Diesel Electronics Digitale Diesel Elektronik
DDE5 Digital Diesel Electronics 5
DDK Rotating Push Button
DDS Deflation Detection System
DE Diagnostic Unit
DECT Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunication
DEL Delimiter
DEU Remote Data Transmission
DFBS Protection Against Wrong Fuel Dieselfehlbetankungsschutz
DFK Plug-In System Doppel-Flachfederkontakt
DIN German Industrial Standard Deutsche Industrienorm
DIN German Institute for Standards Deutsche Industrienorm
DIS Diagnosis & Information System
DISA Differential Air Intake Control
DIVA Continuously Variable Length Intake Runners
D-Jetronic Pressure-Measuring Fuel Injection System
DK Throttle Housing/Valve
DKB Throttle with Brake Intervention
DKE Throttle Increase
DKG Transmission For M3 Doppelkupplungsgetriebe
DKI Throttle Position
DKP Throttle Control (Kontrol) Potentiometer
DKR Throttle Reduction
DKS Throttle Valve Motor
DKT Throttle Position Signal
DKV Preset Throttle Position Value
DKV Throttle Control Adjustment
DKV Throttle Control Setting
Dl Direct Injection
DME Digital Engine (Motor) Electronics Digitale Motor Elektronik
DME/DDE Digital Engine Electronics/Digital Diesel Electronics
DME2/DDE2 Digital Engine Electronics 2/Digital Diesel Electronics, slave
DMS Dealer Management System
DMS Digital engine control
DMS Document Management System
DMS Torque reduction interface
DMTL Diagnostic module for tank leakage
DM-TL Diagnostic Module Tank Leakage
dohc Double Overhead Camshaft
DOHC Double Overhead Camshaft
DOT Department of Transportation (USA)
Double VANOS Variable Nockenwellen Steuerung (steplessly variable intake and exhaust valve timing)
DPC Drive Torque Distribution Dynamik Performance Control
DPF Diesel Soot Particle Filter Dieselpartikelfilter
dpi Dots per inch
DR Pressure control
DRAM Dynamic Random Access Memory
DRL Daytime Running Lights
DS Gasket set (from ETK) Dichtungssatz
DSC Dynamic Stability Control Dynamische Stabilitts Control
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Acronym BMW Technical Acronyms
DSP Digital Sound Processor Digital Sound Processing
DSS Dissolved Sugar Syndrome (usually applies to switches in the center console)
DTC Diagnostic Trouble Code (SAE)
DTC Dynamic Traction Control Dynamische Traktions Control
DTME No. DTME No.
DTP Desktop Publishing
DVD Digital Versatile Disc
DVDC DVD changer
DWA Theft deterrent system Diebstahlwarnanlage
DWA Anti-theft alarm system Diebstahlwarnanlage
DWAH Alarm system alarm horn
DWA-LED Alarm system light-emitting diode
DWS Tire pressure Warning System
DXC Driving Dynamics Control On 4Wd Vehicles Dynamic X Control
DZM Speed display
DZM Tachometer
DZM Tevolution counter (from ETK)
e eta (Greek letter = optimized-efficiency engine)
E In (Ein)
E Discontinued (No Longer Available) (from ETK) Entfallen
E Box Electronics box
E, F, G Quality code (related to test specification)
E/A Input/output
EAZ Experience and delivery center
EBA Installation instructions for Accessories Einbauanleitung
EBS Belt catch tightener
EBV Electronic brake force distribution
EBV Electronic Brake force proportioning
EC Electro-Chromic Technol. Elektrochrom
ECD Electronically Controlled Delay
ECE Economic Commission for Europe
ECE European market version (from ETK)
ECE Specific Catalog Listing (from ETK) Economic Commission for Europe
ECM Engine Control Module (SAE term)
ECO Controller for I-Drive system
ECO Electronically Controlled Orifice
ECU Electronic Control Unit
ED European Delivery
EDC Electronic Damping Control Electronic Damper Control
EDC-K Electronic Dampening Control
EDC-K Continuous Electronic Damper Control
EDE Electronic Damper Control
EDK Electronic throttle valve
EDR Electronic throttle control
EDS Electronic pressure control valve
EDV Electronic Data Processing
EEPROM Electronically erasable programmable read only memory
EEPROM Electronically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory
EFH Electric window lifter (from ETK)
EGR Exhaust gas recirculation
EGS Electronic Transmission Control (Transmission Control Module} Elektronisch Getriebe Steurung
EGS/SMG Electronic Transmission Control/Sequential Manual Transmission
EH Electro-Hydraulic (automatic transmission control) Elektro-Hydraulisch
EH Extended Hump
eh EH Electronic-hydraulic (automatic transmission control) Elektro-Hydraulisch
EHC Electronic Height Control
EHPS Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering
EHV Anti-theft windows
E-KAT Electrically heated catalytic converter
EKM Electronic body Module
EKM Electronic chassis module
EKP Electric fuel pump
EKP Regulated fuel pump
EKS Crush protection
ELA Moisture-Protected Plug Einzelleiter Abdichtung
ELAB Electronic cutoff solenoid
ELV Electric Steering Column Lock Elektrische Lenksulenverriegelung
EM Electro-Mechanical
EMF Electromechanical Parking Brake Elektromechanische Feststellbremse
EMK Electromagnetic force
EML Electronic Motor Load regulation
EML Electronic Throttle Regulation
EML Electronic Engine-Power Regulation Elektronische Motorleistungs Regelung
EML Electronic engine output control
EMV Electromagnetic compatibility
EMV Electro-Magnetic sensitivity (from ETK)
EN European standard
EO Component location
EO Installation location
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Acronym BMW Technical Acronyms
E-OBD European On-Board Diagnostics
EOF End of Frame
EON Enhanced Other Network
EPC Electronic Parts Catalog (also ETK)
EPDW Pressure converter
EPROM Memory Chip (Control Unit) (from ETK) Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (from ETK)
EPS Electric Power Steering Electronic Power Steering
EQS Electronic transmission control
ER Unlock
ESA Electronic Shock Absorber Adjustment Electronic Suspension Adjustment
ESD Electrostatic Discharge Electrostatic Discharge
ESG Single-pane safety glass
ESL Paint Job Einschichtlackierung
ESS Electronic anti-theft device
ESV Injection valve
ET Rim offset
ETC Autobahn Fee Registration Electronic Toll Collection
ETK Electronic Parts Catalog (also EPC) Elektronischer Teilekatalog
ETM Electrical Troubleshooting Manual
EURO European model
EUV Electronic reversing valve
EV Injection Valve
EVG Electronic ballast
EWB Long Version Extended Wheel Base
EWD Single-winding rotating actuator
EWS Electronic drive-away protection Elektronische Wegfahrsperre
EWS Electronic Immobilizer Elektronische Wegfahrsperre
EWS Electronic immobilizer
EZA See ASC-EZA
F Farad
FA Driver side
FA Vehicle Order (see VO)
FAKRA Specialized Vehicle Standards Committee Normenausschuss Kraftfahrzeuge
FASTA Vehicle operating and service data transfer and analysis
FAT Driver-side door
FB Function description
FB Remote control services
FBAS Color-video blanking signal
FBC Fading Brake Control
FBD Remote control services
FBI Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI Flexible bus interface
FBS Fading Brake Support
F-BUS Periphery module (E38 ZKE) signal bus
FBZM Rear Compartment Control Center, Center Console for the System
FBZV Radio frequency locking system
F-CAN Chassis CAN
FCD Real-Time Traffic Guidance System Floating Car Data
FCKW Chlorofluorocarbon
FCKW Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) gases Fluorchlorkohlenwasserstoff -->R12
FCL Front Center Left
FCON Rear compartment controller
FCR Front Center Right
FD Fader (radio front to rear balance)
FD Rear compartment display
FDC Driving Dynamics Control System Fahrdynamik Control
FDM Flexible diagnostics module
FDR Driving dynamics control
FDR Franklin D. Roosevelt - 32nd president of the USA
FDRS Fold Down Rear Seats
FDS Field Detection System
FE Power windows
FEB Radio remote control
FEB Rear compartment remote control
FET Field Effect Transistor
FG Function Group Funktionsgruppe
FG -> Vehicle Identification Number Ab Fahrgestellnummer
FGB Rear compartment blower
FGR Vehicle Speed Control (Cruise Control)
FH Window lifter
FH Window regulator
FHK Rear passenger-area heating & A/C
FIRST. Fully Integrated Road Safety Technology
FIS Radio interior motion sensor
FIZ Research and innovation center
FKA Rear compartment heating/air-conditioning system
FKC Chassis Component Control
FKS Radio compact locking system
FL Main beam headlights
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Acronym BMW Technical Acronyms
FLA Driver Assistance System Fernlichtassistent
FLC Automatic Light Control
FM Frequency modulation
FM fresh-air flap motor
FMBT Rear compartment monitor
FMGT Rear compartment monitor
FPM Driving pedal module
FRU Flat Rate Unit
FS Crash Sensor
FS Flash plug (MOST direct access)
FSC Clearance Cod Freischaltcode
FSS Radio lock system
FTM Flat Tire Monitor
FTZ Central telecommunications office
Funk Mirror Radio Sound Funkfernbedienung
FZD Roof function center
FZD Body Control Unit Funktionszentrum Dach
FZV Central lock receiver
FZV Remote central locking
g Grams
GAL Speed-Sensitive Volume Control Geschw.abh.Lautstrkeregelung
GAP Generic Access Profile
GAZ Used vehicle center
GB Great Britain
GByte Gigabyte
Ge Transmission (from ETK)
ge Yellow
GF Glass fiber
GJ Fiscal year
GKE ? Shows up under Programming in the GT1
GM Basic module Grundmodul
GM General Module (ZKE) Grundmodul
GM General Motors
GMPT General Motors Powertrain
GMR Yaw moment control
gn Green
GND Earth (ground)
GPS Navigation System Global Positioning System
gr Grey
GRAV Reduced-weight aluminum front chassis
GRII Cruise control
GRL Boot light
GRS Rotation Rate Sensor
GRS Yaw rate sensor
GS Group Standard
GS Seat belt tensioner (tightener)
GS Transmission control
GSM Communication Systems Global System for Mobile Communication
GT1 Group Tester One
GTO Garage Door Opener Gate Turn Off
GUI Graphical User Interface
GW Gateway
GW Threshold value
GW Warranty
GWK Torque converter lock-up control
GWSZ Entire trip odometer
GWTZ Warranty parts center
H Height
H Henry
h Hour
h Hydraulic automatic transmission control
H Rear (Hinten)
H Speed category for tires up to 210 km/h -130mph
H2 Xenon headlights
H2 Xenon lighting system
H2 Hydrogen Wasserstoff
HA Rear Axle (from ETK) Hinterachse
HAG Rear Axle-Drive Hinterachsgetriebe
Hall-IC Hall Integrated Circuit
HB Dealer operations comparison
HC Hydrocarbons
HD Heavy Duty (from ETK)
HD High pressure, date of production
HD Date of Production
HD Severe Operating Conditions Heavy Duty
HDC Hill Descent-Control Hill-Descent-Control
HDEV High-pressure injector
HDEV2 HDEV2 control unit
HEM Heated film mass airflow sensor
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Acronym BMW Technical Acronyms
HF High frequency
HFM Hot Film air mass Meter Heissfilm-Luftmassenmesser
HFM Mass Air Flow Sensor Heissfilm-Luftmassenmesser
HG Manual Gearbox (transmission)
HG Main Group Hauptgruppe
HHS Rear windshield heating
hi Rear left
HIC Head Impact Coefficient
HiEi High Fidelity
HK Boot door
HKA Heating and air condition system
HKL Hydraulic trunk lid Lift
HKL Tailgate lift
HKM Rear lid module
HLI Hotline Information
HLM Hot Wire Air Mass Meter
HO Trade organization
HP High Power
HP Horse Power
HP Hydraulic Pressure
HP High Performance (from ETK)
hPa Hectopascal
HPS Head Protection System
HR Heater control (from ETK)
hr Right rear
HR Speed category for tires up to 210km/h-i 30mph
HSG Intercom Hr-Sprech-Gert
HSV High-pressure
HTML Hypertext Markup Language
HU Head Unit
HUD Head-up display
HUD Housing & Urban Develoment
HUS Hotline support system
HVA Hydraulic Valve Adjuster
HVBG Main association of industrial trade unions
HW Hardware
HW Heating system heat exchanger
HWB Dealer and workshop supplies
HWS Headlight Washer System
Hz Hertz (Cycles)
i Injection
I Gear Ratio bersetzungsverhltnis
i. 0. In order
i. A. pp, pro procuration
i. V. As an agent of
I-ABS Anti Block System Integral ABS
IB Interior lighting control signal
IBOC Digital Radio Usa In Band On Channel
IBS Intelligent Battery Sensor Intelligenter Batteriesensor
I-Bus Information Bus
I-BUS Information signal communication Bus
IC Instrument cluster
IC Integrated Circuit
ICS Indoor Communication System (Marketing) Indoor communication system
ID Identifying feature
IDC Information Diagnostics and Coding
IDES Interactive information and diagnostics system
IFS Inter Frame Space
IH(K)S Integrated heating and air-conditioning control
IHKA Integrated Automatic Heating & Air Cond.System Integrierte Heiz-Klima-Automatik
IHKA Integrated automatic heating & A/C system
IHKAF IHKA with Microfilter Integrierte Heiz-Klima-Automatik + MF
IHKR Regulated Heating and A/C
IHKR Integrated Heater & Air Conditioning Control Integrierte Heiz-Klima-Regelung
IHKRF IHKR with Microfilter
IHKRF Ihka With Microfilter Integrierte Heiz-Klima-Automatik + MF
IHKS Standard Heating and A/C
IHPD Internal High Pressure Deformation
IHR Integrated Heater Control Integrierte Heizungs-Regelung
IHRF IHR with Microfilter Integrierte Heizungs-Regelung plus MF
IKE Instrument cluster electronics
IKT Information/Communications Technology Informations-/Kommunikationstechnologie
ILH Interior Lighting, rear
ILV Interior Lighting, front
IMS Instant Mobility System (from ETK) Tire Inflator with Sealer
IMSI International Mobile Subscriber Identity
Indi. Individual Individual
IR Infrared
IR Radio / IR System
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Acronym BMW Technical Acronyms
IRIS Integrated Radio Information System
IRS Infrared Locking System
IRZV Infrared central locking system
ISA Threaded Connection Technology Innensternangriff
ISC Idle Speed Control
ISDN Integrated Services Digital Network
ISIS Intelligent Safety & Information System
ISIS Intelligent Safety Integration System
ISIS Basis For EPC & Service Data Integrated Service Information Server
ISN Individual Serial Number
ISO International Organization for Standardization
ISOFIX Standardized mounts for child restraints
ISPA Service Workshop Planning System Integrated Service Processes Application
IT Information Technology
ITS Head Airbag Inflatable Tubular Structure
IV Information processing
IVM Integrated power supply Module
IWZ Repair repeat count
J Joule
J Model year
JAP Japanese model
JBIT Japan Basis Interface Telephone
JCW John Cooper Works John Cooper Works
JNAV Navigation system, Japan
JPT Plug-In Contact System Junior Power Timer
K Kelvin
KA Air Conditioning Klimaanlage
Kat with catalytic converter (from ETK)
KAT Catalytic Converter Katalysator
KATON Converter creating (signal)
KBA German Federal Motor Transport Authority
KBA German Road Traffic Authority
KBA Federal Office For Motor Vehicles Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt
KBit Kilobits
kBit/s Kilobits per second
KBM Body, basic module
KBT Control bit
K-Bus body bus (Karosserie)
K-BUS Karroserie (Body) signal communication bus
KByte Kilobyte
K-CAN Body Controller Area Network
KD Kick-Down
KDS Kinematic Diagnostic System (Alignment)
Kfz Motor vehicle
kg Kilogram
KHA Connection module for headphones
KHI Headphone (headset) interface
KHV Headrest height adjustment
kHz Kilohertz
K-Jetronic Continuous fuel injection system
KL Terminal designation
KL 15 Ignition switch run position Hot in run and start
KL 30 Battery positive - Hot at all times
KL 31 Battery/chassis ground
KL 50 Ignition switch start position
KL A Ignition switch accessory position
Kl. Terminal
KL15 Run bus (ignition switch run position)
KL30 Battery bus (hot at all times)
KL31 Ground bus (chassis ground)
KL50 Start bus (ignition start position)
KLR Accessory bus
K-LWL Plastic optical waveguide
km Kilometer
KM Coolant Khlmittel
km/h Kilometers per hour
kN Kilonewton
KNV Headrest tilt adjustment
KO Compressor "on" signal
KoGr Construction group
KOMBI Instrument cluster
Kompass Mirror Radio Sound Digitale Kompassanzeige
KOREL Air-conditioning compressor relay signal
kPa Kilopascal
KR Contact Ring
KS Knock Sensor
KSB Cold-start accelerator (pump)
KSD Clerical service data
KSE Child seat sensor
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Acronym BMW Technical Acronyms
KSG Crankshaft starter generator
KSK Knock Sensor
KSK Knock Sensor Control
KSK Customer-Tailored Wiring Harness Kundenspezifischer Kabelbaum
KSV Cold start lock
KT Customer service training
KVA Fuel consumption indicator
KVA Fuel consumption signal/value
KVA Fuel supply system
KW Crankshaft
kW Kilowatt
KW Shortwave
KWG Crankshaft sensor
L Low
l Liter
L Long wheelbase version
L Length Lnge
LA Country model
LA National-market version
LAN Local Area Network
LAZ Limited Storage Lagerzeit
lBS Intelligent Battery Sensor
LBV Dynamic Seat Back Width Adjustment Lehnenbreitenverstellung
LC Liquid Crystal
LCD Liquid crystal diode
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
LCI Redesigned Model (from ETK) Life Cycle Impulse
LCM Lamp Check Module
LCM Light Check Module
LCPA Power Amplifier LIN-Controlled Power Amplifier
LDA Idling RPM increase
LDE Boost sensor
LDM Driving Dynamics Control On 4Wd Vehicles Lngsdynamik-Management
LDP Leak Diagnosis Pump
LDR Photoresistance
LDS Steering wheel turning vibration
LDW Lateral dynamic value
Le Steering (from ETK)
LED Light Emitting Diode
LES Steering-angle sensor - also LWS
LEV Low Emissions Vehicle
LEW Lateral acceleration sensor
LFB Load-dependent injection start
LH Left Side Left Hand
LHD Left-Hand Drive (from ETK)
LHM Bulb check module
LHV Lumbar support height adjustment
LHZ Steering wheel heater
LIN Networking Of Control Units Local Interconnection Network
L-Jetronic Air-volume metering fuel injection start
LKM Bulb check module
LKM Lamp control Module
LKV Seat-back-head adjustment
Lkw Truck
LL Closed throttle position
LL Idle
LL Left hand drive
LL Left-hand drive
LL reading light
LL-CO Idling carbon monoxide
LLFS Idling filling control
LLK Charge air cooler
LLS Idle regulator
LM Lamp module
LM Light alloy
LM Light Metal
LM Light Module
LM2 Light module 2
LMM Air flow meter/sensor
LMM Mass air flow sensor
LMR Light alloy wheel
LNV Seat-back tilt adjustment
LP Printed circuit board
LR Automatic headlight beam height
LRA Vertical headlight aiming
LRE Steering wheel electronics
LRR Radar System Long Range Radar
LS Lambda probe
LSC Light-Weight Construction Leichtbauweise-Stahl-Compact
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Acronym BMW Technical Acronyms
LSE Steering column electronics
LSH Lambda probe heating
LSK Plug-In System Laststrom-Kontakt
LSM Adjustable steering column
LSM Steering column memory
LSS Steering column switch
LSZ Lamp Switching center
LSZ Light switch cluster
Ltg. Line
LTV Lumbar support depth adjustment
LV Reservoir supply valve
LVA Air supply system (for EHC system)
LVDS Fast Data Transfer Low Voltage Differential Signal
LVM Warehouse Package Quantity Lagerverpackungsmenge
LW Long wave
LW Optical waveguide
LWL Optical Fiber Cable Lichtwellenleiter
LWR (Headlight) beam illumination range control
LWR Vertical headlight aim control Leuchtweitenregulierung
LWR Headlight range adjustment
LWRT Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastics
LWS Latent heat reservoir
LWS Steering-angle sensor see LES
LWS-EEPROM Steering wheel angle sensor EEPROM
M Earth, motor
m Meter
M Manual Transmission Manuelles Getriebe
m2 Square meter
mA Milliampere
MAG Metal Active Gas
MAK Plug-In System Modular Automobil Kontakt
MAL Center armrest
MAM Minimum Purchasing Quantity Mindestabnahmemenge
MAP Manifold Absolute Pressure
M-ASK Multimedia Audio System Controller Multimedia Audio System Kontroller
M-ASK-ANT M-ASK aerial tuner
M-ASK-BO M-ASK user interface E60, E61, E63, E64
M-ASK-GW M-ASK gateway
M-ASK-H M-ASK main board
M-ASK-NAV M-ASK navigation system
M-ASK-S M-ASK voice recognition system
MAX Maximum
max. Maximum
MBC Maximum Brake Control
MBit Megabit
MBit/s Megabits per second
MBS Maximal Brake Support
M-Bus IHKA/IHKR stepper motor bus
MBV Flow control valve
MByte Megabyte
MC Microcontroller
MC Music Cassette
MCON Plug-In System Multicontakt
MD Minidisk
MD-Ind Indexed engine torque
MDK Motorized throttle valve/system
MDK Plug-In Contact System Miniatur Doppelflachfeder Kontakt
ME Mechanic unit
ME Multi-function seat, microfilm
Me Quantity (from ETK)
MF Microfilter Mikrofilter
MFC Multi-Function Controller
MFK Multi-function cable
MFL Multi-Functional Steering Wheel Multifunktionslenkrad
MFS Multi-Function Steering Wheel
MFU Multi-Function Clock
MFV Multi-frequency selection process
mi Mile
MID Information Display Multi Information Display
MIG Metal Inert Gas
MIL Malfunction Indicator Lamp (SAE), "check engine" Lamp
MIN Minimum
MIN-TH Minimum brake disk thickness
MIPS Million Instructions per Second
MIR Multi-Information Radio
mIs/h Miles per hour
Mk Design
MK Midsize
ml Milliliter
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Acronym BMW Technical Acronyms
MLK Terminal Plug System Mini Lamellen Kontakt
mm Millimeter
mm Minute
mm. Minimal
MMC Multi-Media Changer
Mod. Model
MoDiC Mobile Diagnostic Computer
MOSFET Metal-Oxide Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor
MOST Bus System Media Oriented System Transport
MOST-Bus Media Oriented System Transport bus
MOZ Engine octane rating
MOZ or MM Motor method (octane number)
MPEG Motion Picture Experts Group
mpg Miles per Gallon
mph Miles per Hour
MPM Micro-power module
MPQ Plug-In System Micro-Power-Quadlock
MQS Plug-In System Micro-Quadlock-System
MRS Multiple Restraint System
MRS3 Multiple Restraint System 3
MSA Co2 Action Motor-Start/Stop-Automatik
MSH Engine drag torque regulation
MSISDN Mobile Subscriber Integrated Services Digital Network
MSR Deceleration slip control
MSR Engine displacement moment control
MSR Engine drag torque Regulation
MSV Quantity control valve
MTK Engine part cooling crossflow concept
M Redesigned Model Modellberarbeitung
MV Magnetic Valve (solenoid valve)
MVR Solenoid valve
MW Medium wave
N Neutral
N Newton
n-ab Rotational speed, transmission (rpm)
NAV Navigation system
NAVI Navigation module
ND Low pressure
NE Low frequency
NG New Generation (as in N73 engine)
NG Tilt sensor
NHTSA National Highway Traffic Safety Admin. (USA)
NiMH Nickel-Metal hydride
NL Branch
Nm Newton meter
NMA Null set adaptation
n-mot Rotational speed, engine (rpm)
No. Number
NOX Nitrogen Oxides/ exhaust gas recirculation (from ETK)
NOx Nitrous oxide
NOX Oxides of nitrogen Stickoxid
NSD Rear Muffler (from ETK) Nachschalldmpfer
NSL Rear fog light
NSW Fog light (front)
NTC Negative Temperature Coefficient (resistor)
NVC Night Vision Camera Night Vision Camera
NW Camshaft (from ETK)
o.A. Or the like
O2 Oxygen
OBC On-Board Computer
OBD On-Board Diagnosis (SAE)
OBD II EPA standardized diagnosis
OBD2 On-Board Diagnosis 2
OBDII On-Board Diagnosis 2
OCN On-Chip Navigation
OCR Optical Character Recognition
OCS Outdoor Communication System (Marketing) Outdoor communication system
OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer
OGW Diagnostic Connection Onboard-Diagnostic-Gateway
ohc Overhead Camshaft
OHC Overhead camshaft
OPPS Optical testing and programming system
OPS Optical programming system
or Orange
ORVR On-board Refueling Vapor Recovery
OT Top dead center
OWWT Oil-water heat exchanger
OZ Octane rating
OZ We're off to see the wizard
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Acronym BMW Technical Acronyms
OZS Oil level sensor
P Park
P/N Park/Neutral position
P01 Point of Interest
P1 Program Identification
Pa Pascal
PA Polyamide
PAV/PAX Tire Support Ring Pneu Acrosach Vertical
PB Pin assignments
PBS Parts Bulletin System (in TIS)
P-Bus Periphery bus
PCD Performance Center Delivery
PCM Pulse Code Modulation
PD Rallye Organization Paris-Dakar
PDA Personal Digital Assistant
PDC Personal Digital Communication
PDC Park Distance Control
PDI Pre-Delivery Inspection
PE Polyethylene
PG Plastigage
PGS Driver Detection Passive Go Steuergert
PI Product Information Produktinformation
PIN Personal Identification Number
Pkw Passenger car
PLATO Planning Tool For Accessories Planungstool
PLCD Sensor, Idle Recognition PermanentmagnetLinearContactlessDisplace
PM Power module
PMMA Polymethyl methacrylate
Pos. Item
Power-LED Power LED
Powertrain-CAN Powertrain Controller Area Network
PP Impact cushion
PP Impact Pad
PP Polypropylene
PP/EPDM Polypropylene modified with rubber components
PS Horsepower
psi Pounds per square inch
PT Power Train
PTC Positive Temperature Coefficient (resistor)
PT-CAN Power Train Control Area Network
PT-Schr. Self-Threading Screw For Plastics Markenname
PTT Voice Control push to talk
PU Polyurethane, Production interruption
PUK Personal Unblocking Key
PuMA Product & Measures Management in After sales
PVC Polyvinyl chloride
PWG Pedal value transmitter
PWG Throttle pedal position sensor (EML only)
PWM Pulse Code Modulation
Q Speed category for winter tires, up to 160 km/h-99mph
QM Quality Management
R Part with mandatory return (from ETK)
R Resistance, Reverse, fuel reserves
R Right Hand Drive (from ETK) Rechtslenker
R12 CFC Based Refrigerant FCKW-haltiges Kltemittel
R134A CFC Free Refrigerant FCKW-freies Kltemittel
RA Repair instructions (in TIS)
RAD Radio
RAL Aluminum wheels (from ETK)
RAL Standard color (from ETK)
RAL Colour Standard Reichsauschuss fr Lieferbedingungen
RAM Random Access Memory
RAS Remote Access Service
RCL Rear Center Left
RCR Rear Center Right
RDA Redundant data storage
RDC Tire Pressure Control Reifen-Druck-Control
RDDWA Tire pressure/alarm system control interface
RDF Wheel speed sensor
RDS Radio Data System
RDS Radio Data-broadcast System
RDW Tire pressure Warning
RDW Wheel dynamic value
RDW Tire blowout warning
RDZ Recycling and disassembly center
RFT Tires With Run-Flat System Run Flat Technologie
RGB Red-Green-Blue
RH Right Side Right Hand
RHD Right-Hand Drive (from ETK)
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Acronym BMW Technical Acronyms
RHT Hardtop, Retractable Retractable Hardtop
RKLE Priority Vehicle Light Rundumkennleuchte
RL Right-hand drive
RL Running Losses
RLS Rain-Light Sensor Regen-/Lichtsensor
RM Relay Module (ZKE)
RM Research method (octane number)
RME Rapeseed oil Methyl Ester
RNABE Radio navigation display and control unit
RNC Road Network Coverage
ROM Read only memory
ROZ Research Octane rating/ fuel grade (from ETK) Research-Oktanzahl
ROZ or RM Research method (octane number)
RPA Runflat Indicator Reifen-Pannen-Anzeige
RPS Rollover Protection System
RS Compilation signal
rs Pink
RS Reverse gear signal
RS Repair Kit (from ETK) Reparatursatz
RSC Tires With Run-Flat System Runflat System Component
RSI Rear Seat Entertainment Rear Seat Infotainment
RSK Reset contact
RSV Vacuum limiting valve
RSW Back-up lamp (from ETK)
rt Red
RWS Right-angle set
RxD Receiving data
RXD Ringing diagnosis line
RXD Wake-up Diagnosis line
RZV Direct stationary ignition
RZV Individual Ignition Coils Ruhende Zndspannungsverteilung
S Range for spark-ignition engines
S Second
S Speed category for tires up to 180 km/h-i 12mph
SA Option (special equipment)
SA Sales Advisor
SA Service Advisor
SA Special Option Sonderausstattung
SAC Self-setting coupling
SAE Society for Automotive Engineers (USA)
SAM Service Acceptance Module
SAS Supplemental restraint system (airbag)
SASL A-pillar satellite, left
SASR A-pillar satellite, right
SAV Sports Activity Vehicle
SAW Shielded Access To Wireless Lan Shielded access to Wireless LAN
SB Fuse assignments
SBA Service requirement indicator
SBBF Front passenger seat occupancy
SBE Seat occupancy detector/sensor
SBFH Seat module, passenger-side rear
SBK Safety battery terminal (Disconnects battery cable when air bag is activated) Sicherheitsbatterieklemme
SBK Battery clamp Sicherheitsbatterieklemme
SBSL B-pillar satellite, left
SBSR B-pillar satellite, right
SBT SI techniques/ tech reference information (in TIS)
SCA Soft Close Automatic/Actuator Soft-Close-Automatik
SCSI Small Computer System Interface
SD Integrated fluid shock absorber
SD Silencer/ muffler (from ETK)
SD Sliding roof (from ETK)
SDARS Satellite Receiver Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service
SDB Safety Data Sheet Sicherheitsdatenblatt
SDR Short Distance Radar
SDRAM Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory
SE Series use
SE Special Equipment (from ETK)
SEC Secondary control unit
SEC2 Secondary control unit 2
SEFI Sequential Electronic Fuel Injection
SES Voice recognition System
SES Language input system
SFAH Seat module, driver's side rear
SFZ Vehicle center satellite
SG Control unit
SG Manual transmission
SG Control Unit Steuergert
SGBD Control unit description file
SG-FD Rear compartment display control unit
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A Austria
AUS Australia
B Belgium
CAL California
CH Switzerland
CND Canada
D Germany
DK Denmark
E Spain
EG European
ET Egypt
F France
SF Finland
GB Graet Britain
GOLF Golf States
GR Greece
H Hungary
I Italy
IL Israel
IR Iran
IS Iceland
J Japan
N Norway
NL Netherland
NZ New Zealand
P Portugal
PL Poland
S Sweden
SAR Saudi Arabia
SKAN Scandinavia
T Thailand
TP Tropical Countries
TR Turkey
URU Uruguay
USA Unites States
YU Jugoslavia
ZA South Africa
ABE GENERALE OPERATING PERMISSION
ABS ANTIBLOCK SYSTEM
AC AIR CONDITIONER
AEGS AUTARK ELEKTRONIC GEARBOX CONTROL
AGD SUCTION SILENCER
AGR EMISSION REDUCTION
AGS ADAPTIVE GEARBOX CONTROL
AHK ACTIVE REAR AXLE KINEMATICS
AHK TRAILER HITCH (REMOVABLE BALL)
AKF ACTIVATED CARBON CONTAINER
AKS PRESSURE ADJUSTING DEVICE
ARI CAR RADIO INFORMATION SYSTEM
ASC AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL
ASC+T ACS + ANTI SLIPPAGE REGULATION
ASR SELF STARTER BLOCK RELAY
AT ANTENNA OR REMANUFACTURED PART
ATF SPECIFICATION OIL FOR AUT.TRANSM.
ATL EXHAUST GAS TURBO CHARGER
AUC AUTOMATIC AIR FLOW CONTROL
AUT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
BAT BATTERY (INCREASED POWER SUPPLY)
BC ON BORD COMPUTER
BL STOPLAMP
CAN CONTROLLER AREA NETWORK (BUS)
CD COMPACT DISK
CD-ROM CD READ ONLY MEMORY
CDS CD-PLAYER
CEL CELSIUS
CO CARBON MONOXIDE
CU COPPER
CW DRAG COEFFICIENT
D1 XENON LIGHT/GAS DISCHARGE
DDE DIGITAL DIESEL ELECTRONICS
DIN GERMAN STANDARD
DOHC DOUBLE OVERHAED CAMSHAFT
DOT TRANSPORT MARKING US
DS GASKET SET
DSC DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL
DWA THEFT ALARM
DZM REVOLUTION COUNTER
EDC ELECTRONIC SHOCK ABSORBER CONTROL
EFH ELECTRICAL WINDOW LIFTER
EH ELECTRONIC GEARBOX CONTROL
EKP ELECTRICAL FUEL PUMP
EML ELECTRONIC ENGINE PERFORMANCE CONTROL
EMV ELECTRO-MAGNETIC SENSITIVITY
EPROM CHIP MEMORY
ESS ELECTRONIC ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
FHK REAR HEATER-AIR CONDITIONING
GAL SPEED VARIABLE VOLUME REGULATION
GG GREY IRON
GM BASIC MODUL
HC HYDROCARBON
HD HEAVY DUTY
HR HEATER CONTROL
HVA HYDR.VALVE PLAY COMPENSATION
IHKA INTEGRATED AUTOMATIC HAETER-AIR CONDITIONING
IHKAF IHKA WITH MICROFILTER
IHKR INTEGRATED HEATER-AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL
IHKRF IHKR WITH MICROFILTER
IHR INTEGRATED HEATER CONTROL
IHRF IHR WITH MICROFILTER
KAT CATALYST
KBA FEDERAL OFFICE FOR MOTOR VEHICLES
KSK CUSTOMER-TAILORED WIRING HARNESS
KW KILOWATT
LHD LEFT-HAND-DRIVE
LMM AIR FLOW SENSOR
LMR LIGHT ALLOY WHEEL
LWR HEADLIGHT AIM CONTROL
NOX NITROGEN OXIDE/EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION
NSD REAR MUFFLER
NSL REAR FOG LAMP
NSW FOG LAMP
NW CAMSHAFT
PDC PARK DISTANCE CONTROL
PWG POTENTIOMETER
R12 COOLING AGENT WITH FCLCH CONTENT
R134A COOLING AGENT WITHOUT FCLCH CONTENT
RAL WHEELS ALUMINIUM/COLOUR STANDARD
RHD RIGHT HAND DRIVE
RKLE PRIORITY VEHICLE LIGHT
ROZ RESEARCH OCTANE NUMBER, FUEL GRADE
RS REPAIR KIT
RSW REVERSING LAMP
SCA SOFT CLOSE AUTOMATIC
SD SLIDING ROOF/MUFFLER
SG CONTROL UNIT
SGS SEAT-INTEGRATED SAFETY BELT SYSTEM
SHD SLIDING/LIFTING ROOF
SI SERVICE INTERVAL DISPLAY/FUSE
SIL SILICON
SKD STEEL SLIDING ROOF
SKHD STEEL SLIDING/LIFTING ROOF
SSD STEEL SLIDING ROOF
SWR HEADLAMP CLEANING DEVICE
THZ TANDEM MASTER CYLINDER
TP TANDEM PUMP
TR TRANSISTOR
TRG FUEL LEVEL SENSOR
TSD TORSIONAL VIBRATION DAMPER
TSZI TRANSISTOR COIL IGNITION
UERSS ROLLOVER BAR
VA FRONT AXLE
VAT FRONT AXLE SUPPORT
VEP DISTRIBUTOR INJECTION PUMP
VF TRAFFIC REPORT
VSD FRONT MUFFLER
WBG HAZARD WARNING CONTROL
WK CONVERTER LOCKUP CLUTCH
WSS WINDSHIELD
ZAS IGNITION STARTER SWITCH
ZK CYLINDER HEAD
ZKD CYLINDER HEAD GASKET
ZKE CENTRAL BODY ELECTRONICS
ZKGH CYLINDER BLOCK AND CRANKCASE
ZKH CYLINDER HEAD COVER (VALVE COVER)
ZMS TWO-MASS FLYWHEEL
ZS CENTRAL LOCK
ZSD INTERMEDIATE MUFFLER
ZV CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM
Model Codes Body Styles Typical Models
114 2-door sedan 1502, 1602, 2002, 2002tii
115 4-door sedan 1500
116 4-door sedan 1600
118 4-door sedan 1800, 1800ti
120 4-door sedan 2000, 2000ti
121 Coupe 2000C, 2000CS
E03 4-door large sedan 3.OSi, Bavaria
E09 Coupe (successor to 121) 2800CS - 3.0 CSi
E12 5 Series to model year 81 530i, 528i
E21 3 Series to model year 83 (successor to E10) 320i
E23 7 Series to model year 87 733i, 735i, L7
E24 6 Series to model year 89 (successor to E9) 633CSi, 635CSi, L6, M6
E28 5 Series from model year 82 on (successor to E12) 528e, 524td, 535iS, M5
E30 3 Series from model year 84 on (successor to E21) 318i, 325e, 325iS
E30/16 3 Series with all-wheel drive 325iX
E31 8 Series from model year 91 on (successor to E24) 850i
E32 7 Series from model year 88 on (successor to E23) 735i
E32
E32/2 7 Series, long wheelbase (L) version 735iL, 750iL
E34 5 Series from model year 89 on (successor to E28) 525i, 535i, M5
E34
E36
E38
Engine Number Engines Used
M10 4-cylinder engine - 1.8/2.01
M20 6-cylinder engine - 2.5/2.7 I
M21 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine - 2.4 I 524td
M30 6-cylinder engine - 2.5/2.8/3.0/3.2 incl. turbo/3.4 I
M41 4-cylinder engine -1.61 (carburetor)
M42 New 4-cylinder, 16-valve engine - 1.8 I
M42 4-cylinder engine -1.81 (carburetor)
M50 6-cylinder, 24-valve engine - 2.5 l
M60 8 cyl engine - 3.0/4.0 liter
M68 6-cylinder engine - 2.5 - 2.8 I (carburetor)
M69 6-cylinder engine - 3.2 I (fuel injection)
M70 12-cylinder, 5.0-litre engine
M73 12 cyl engine
M86 6-cylinder engine - 2.8 I (L-Jetronic fuel injection)
M88 6-cylinder engine - 3.5 I, 24 valves
M88/3 6-cylinder engine - 3.5 I, 24 valves
M92 4-cylinder engine - 1.8 I (K-Jetronic fuel injection)
S14 4-cyl Motorsport engine -2.31, 16 valves
S38 6-cyl Motorsport engine - 3.5/3.6 I, 24 valves (with large bucket tappet diameter)
S50 US 6 cyl Motorsport engine
S70 12 cyl Motorsport engine
Typical Models
1800, 2002, 320i, 318i (E30)
325, 325e, 325is, 528e
2500, 2800CS; 533, 535i; 630, 633, 635CSi; 733, 735i
1600
318is, 1991 model yr.
1800
525i (E34)
2800, Bavaria, 2800CS
633CSi, 733i
750iL; 850i
- 5.4 liter
528i
M1
M635CSi, Euro.
320i (E21)
M3
M5 (E28), M6, MS (E34)
- 3.0 liter
- 5.6 liter