Glossary “CPP/PNP” Definition:
Clutch Pedal Position / Park Neutral Position Switch
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Cpe
Glossary “Cpe” Definition:
Acronym for Coupe
CPI
Glossary “CPI” Definition:
Central Port Injection
CPCS
Glossary “CPCS” Definition:
Canister Purge Control Solenoid
CPCV
Glossary “CPCV” Definition:
Canister Purge Control Valve
CPDV
Glossary “CPDV” Definition:
Choke Pull-off Delay Valve
cover plate
Glossary “cover plate” Definition:
Stamped steel cover bolted over the service access of a manual transmission.
cowl
Glossary “cowl” Definition:
That part of a vehicle between the passenger compartment and engine to which the windshield and dashboard are attached.
cowl air intake
Glossary “cowl air intake” Definition:
The inlet at the base of the windshield that allows outside air to enter the heater/air-conditioning system, or driver/passenger compartment of the vehicle.
CP
Glossary “CP” Definition:
Crank Position, or Canister Purge
CPA
Glossary “CPA” Definition:
Connector Position Assurance
coupling stage
Glossary “coupling stage” Definition:
Term referring to the torque converter turbine speed, as it closely approaches the impeller speed; occurs during higher speeds under light loads.
coupling yoke
Glossary “coupling yoke” Definition:
Two integral or separate Y-shaped components to which the universal-joint bearing cups are attached.
courtesy light
Glossary “courtesy light” Definition:
Lamps that illuminate the vehicle interior and/or exterior when a door is opened, and are controlled from the headlight and/or from switches.
cov
Glossary “cov” Definition:
Acronym form of Cover
covalent bonding
Glossary “covalent bonding” Definition:
When atoms share valence electrons with other atoms
coupling
Glossary “coupling” Definition:
An attachment where one mechanism or part drives another mechanism or part, to follow the movements of the first.
coupling phase
Glossary “coupling phase” Definition:
The point in torque converter operation where the turbine speed is 90% or greater that of the impeller speed, and there is no longer any torque multiplication.
coupling speed
Glossary “coupling speed” Definition:
Point at which all of the converter parts and fluid are turning as a unit.
countersinking
Glossary “countersinking” Definition:
Machining process, related to drilling, that bevels or recesses the material around the circumference of a hole.