Glossary “AIR” Definition:
Acronym for Air Injection Reaction
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air bag
Glossary “air bag” Definition:
1). Passive restraint with an inflatable air bag located in the steering wheel in front of the driver, and in the dash in front of the right front seat passenger. 2). An inflatable bladder used in the place of a spring in an air suspension system. Also see air lift.
air bag controller
Glossary “air bag controller” Definition:
Analyzes inputs from the sensors to determine if air bag deployment is needed.
air bag igniter
Glossary “air bag igniter” Definition:
Combustible device that converts electric energy into thermal energy to ignite the inflator propellant. The igniter is an integral component of the inflator assembly. May also be referred to as a “nib”, a pyro-technic device.
air bag inflator
Glossary “air bag inflator” Definition:
A term often used for air bag igniter.
air bag module
Glossary “air bag module” Definition:
The air bag and inflator assembly together in a single package. This module is mounted in the center of the steering wheel, or in different locations within the vehicle.
AIC
Glossary “AIC” Definition:
Air Intake Control, or Automatic Idle Control
AICV
Glossary “AICV” Definition:
Air Injection Check Valve
aiming screws
Glossary “aiming screws” Definition:
Self-locking screws for adjustment of the headlamps in horizontal and vertical positions and for retaining the proper position.
AIP
Glossary “AIP” Definition:
Air Injection Pump
AHFSS
Glossary “AHFSS” Definition:
Air Condition Heater Function Select Switch
AHRA
Glossary “AHRA” Definition:
Acronym for American Hod Rod Association.
AI
Glossary “AI” Definition:
Air Injection
AIA
Glossary “AIA” Definition:
Acronyms for Automobile Importers of America, or Automotive Industries Association, or Asbestos Information Association.
AIADA
Glossary “AIADA” Definition:
Acronym for American International Automobile Dealers Association.
AIAM
Glossary “AIAM” Definition:
Acronym for Association of International Automobile Manufacturers.
AFV
Glossary “AFV” Definition:
Alternative Fuel Vehicle
AGA
Glossary “AGA” Definition:
American Gas Association
aging
Glossary “aging” Definition:
A time-temperature dependent change in the properties of certain materials occurring at room or slightly elevated temperatures, following hot or cold working, or following quenching after a thermal treatment.
agitator paint cup
Glossary “agitator paint cup” Definition:
Small air motor in the spray gun moves a mixing paddle up and down keeping the metallic flakes mixed and evenly distributed in the cup.