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- INTRODUCTIONTERMS
IN-31
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1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
TERMS
ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL
AbbreviationsMeaning
ABSAnti-Lock Brake System
ACAlternating Current
ACCAccessory
ACISAcoustic Control Induction System
ACSDAutomatic Cold Start Device
A.D.D.Automatic Disconnecting Differential
A/FAir-Fuel Ratio
AHCActive Height Control Suspension
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
ALTAlternator
AMPAmplifier
ANTAntenna
APPROX.Approximately
A/TAutomatic Transmission (Transaxle)
AT FAutomatic Transmission Fluid
AUTOAutomatic
AUXAuxiliary
AV GAverage
AV SAdaptive Variable Suspension
BABrake Assist
BACSBoost Altitude Compensation System
BATBattery
BDCBottom Dead Center
B/LBi-Level
B/SBore-Stroke Ratio
BTDCBefore Top Dead Center
BVSVBimetallic Vacuum Switching Valve
Calif.California
CBCircuit Breaker
CCoCatalytic Converter For Oxidation
CDCompact Disc
CFCornering Force
CGCenter Of Gravity
CHChannel
COMB.Combination
CPECoupe
CPSCombustion Pressure Sensor
CPUCentral Processing Unit
CRSChild Restraint System
CTRCenter
C/VCheck Valve
CVControl Valve
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1996 TERCEL (RM440U) H/B
Hatchback
H-FUSEHigh Current Fuse
HIHigh
HIDHigh Intensity Discharge (Head Lamp)
HPUHydraulic Power Unit
HSGHousing
HTHard Top
HWSHeated Windshield System
IACIdle Air Control
ICIntegrated circuit
IDIIndirect Diesel Injection
IFSIndependent Front Suspension
IGIgnition
IIAIntegrated Ignition Assembly
INIntake (Manifold, Valve)
INTIntermittent
I/PInstrument Panel
IRSIndependent Rear Suspension
J/BJunction Block
J/CJunction Connector
KDKick-Down
LANLocal Area Network
LBLiftback
LCDLiquid Crystal Display
LEDLight Emitting Diode
LHLeft-Hand
LHDLeft-Hand Drive
L/H/WLength, Height, Width
LLCLong-Life Coolant
LNGLiquified Natural Gas
LOLow
LPGLiquified Petroleum Gas
LSDLimited Slip Differential
LSP & PVLoad Sensing Proportioning And Bypass Valve
LSPVLoad Sensing Proportioning Valve
MAX.Maximum
M-FUSEMedium Current Fuse
MICMicrophone
MILMalfunction Indicator Lamp
MIN.Minimum
MPMultipurpose
MPXMultiplex Communication System
M/TManual Transmission (Transaxle)
MTMount
MTGMounting
NNeutral
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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely
cause of the problem. Check each part in the order shown. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Hard steering
1. Tires (Improperly inflated)
2. Power steering fluid level (Low)
3. Drive belt (Loose)
4. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
5. Steering system joints (Worn)
6. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)
7. Steering column (Binding)
8. Power steering gearSA-2
SR-6
SR-3
SA-4
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SA-36
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SR-46
Poor return
1. Tires (Improperly inflated)
2. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
3. Steering column (Binding)
4. Power steering gearSA-2
SA-4
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SR-46
Excessive play
1. Steering system joints (Worn)
2. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)
3. Intermediate shaft, Sliding yoke (Worn)
4. Front wheel bearing (Worn)
5. Power steering gear-
SA-36
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SA-10
SR-46
Abnormal noise
1. Power steering fluid level (Low)
2. Steering system joints (Worn)
3. Power steering gearSR-6
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SR-46