Glossary “American National Standards Institute (ANSI)” Definition:
A privately funded organization that promotes uniform standards in such areas as measurements.
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American Petroleum Institute (API)
Glossary “American Petroleum Institute (API)” Definition:
A petroleum-industry lobbying and public information group.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Glossary “American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)” Definition:
An association to which mechanical engineers can belong. Through ASME, members can keep current on new technologies and procedures in the engineering field.
American Society of Test Engineers (ASTE)
Glossary “American Society of Test Engineers (ASTE)” Definition:
An association to foster improved communications among those involved in the testing industry.
American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM)
Glossary “American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM)” Definition:
A professional organization to develop and promote standards for products, materials, systems, and services.
American Trucking Association (ATA)
Glossary “American Trucking Association (ATA)” Definition:
A national federation of commercial trucking associations.
AMC
Glossary “AMC” Definition:
American Motors Corporation, or All Makes Combined, or Air Monitoring Center
American Automobile Association (AAA)
Glossary “American Automobile Association (AAA)” Definition:
Provides travel information, emergency road service, and other services to its members.
American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA)
Glossary “American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA)” Definition:
A trade association of Chrysler, Ford, and General Motors that sponsors research, disseminates information, and lobbies on behalf of the American automotive industry in the United States.
American Hot Rod Association (AHRA)
Glossary “American Hot Rod Association (AHRA)” Definition:
A drag-racing sanctioning body that is no longer in existence.
ambient temperature switch
Glossary “ambient temperature switch” Definition:
Disables an A/C compressor, when outside air temperatures are low.
ambient
Glossary “ambient” Definition:
All around, surrounding, or encompassing
ambient air
Glossary “ambient air” Definition:
The air that surrounds an object.
ambient air temperature
Glossary “ambient air temperature” Definition:
The temperature of the air that surrounds an object.
ambient compressor switch
Glossary “ambient compressor switch” Definition:
An electrical switch that energizes the air conditioner compressor clutch when the outside ambient air temperature is 47¡ãF (8.3¡ãC) or above. Similarly, the switch turns off the compressor when the air temperature drops below 32¡ãF (0¡ãC).
ambient sensor
Glossary “ambient sensor” Definition:
Sensor used in ATC systems that senses the outside air temperature and uses this information as an input to the system; a thermistor used in ATC units to sense ambient temperature. Also see thermistor.
ambient switch
Glossary “ambient switch” Definition:
Switch used to control compressor operation by turning it ON or OFF. The switch is regulated by ambient temperature.
ambient temperature
Glossary “ambient temperature” Definition:
Temperature of the air surrounding a vehicle. Outside air temperature.
ambient temperature sensor
Glossary “ambient temperature sensor” Definition:
A sensor that measures the outside air temperature as it enters the condenser.
AM1
Glossary “AM1” Definition:
Air Management 1. Secondary AIR bypass.