Glossary “peak to peak amplitude” Definition:
Signal amplitude measured between the maximum positive and negative peaks excursions of an ac signal.
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peaked
Glossary “peaked” Definition:
A body panel having raised beading for a styling effect.
PDAS
Glossary “PDAS” Definition:
Porsche Dynamic All Wheel Drive Control System
PDI
Glossary “PDI” Definition:
Predelivery Inspection.
PDP
Glossary “PDP” Definition:
Positive Displacement Pump
peak
Glossary “peak” Definition:
Maximum, as in peak horsepower, meaning maximum horsepower.
peak and hold
Glossary “peak and hold” Definition:
Full current applied to an injector to raise the pintle, then reduced to hold the pintle up for the remainder of the pulse width
PCVV
Glossary “PCVV” Definition:
Positive Crankcase Vent Valve
Pd
Glossary “Pd” Definition:
Palladium
PCV-HCB
Glossary “PCV-HCB” Definition:
Positive Crankcase Ventilation – Heated Crankcase Breather
P/CV
Glossary “P/CV” Definition:
Ported Canister Valve
PCV
Glossary “PCV” Definition:
Positive Crankcase Ventilation.
PCV hose
Glossary “PCV hose” Definition:
Neoprene or synthetic rubber hose that is connected to one or both ends of a PCV valve.
PCV valve
Glossary “PCV valve” Definition:
Vacuum controlled metering device that regulates the flow of the crankcase ventilation system by allowing more flow at high speed than at low speed, and acts as a system shutoff in case of engine backfire to prevent an explosion in the crankcase.
PCV-DOV
Glossary “PCV-DOV” Definition:
Positive Crankcase Ventilation – Dual Orifice Valve
PCS
Glossary “PCS” Definition:
Purge Control Solenoid
PCSDM
Glossary “PCSDM” Definition:
Passenger Compartment Sensor Diagnostic Module
PCSV
Glossary “PCSV” Definition:
Purge Control Solenoid Valve
PCED
Glossary “PCED” Definition:
Powertrain Control Emissions Diagnosis Manual
PCI
Glossary “PCI” Definition:
Programmable Communication Interface