Glossary “PCI Bus” Definition:
Various modules exchange information through a communications port called the Programmable Communications Interface (pci) Bus
p
PCM
Glossary “PCM” Definition:
Powertrain Control Module
PbSO4
Glossary “PbSO4” Definition:
Lead sulfate
P/C
Glossary “P/C” Definition:
Printed Circuit, or Police Car, or Passenger Car
P-Channel
Glossary “P-Channel” Definition:
A field effect transistor so constructed that p-type semiconductor material is used for the channel through the device.
PC seals
Glossary “PC seals” Definition:
Valve stem seals made by Perfect Circle that have Teflon inserts to wipe the stems clean.
PCA
Glossary “PCA” Definition:
Powertrain Controller Assembly
PbO2
Glossary “PbO2” Definition:
Lead dioxide
P/B
Glossary “P/B” Definition:
Power Brakes
PBA
Glossary “PBA” Definition:
Parking Brake Applied Switch
PBEA
Glossary “PBEA” Definition:
Paint, Body and Equipment Association.
payload
Glossary “payload” Definition:
Weight of the cargo that may be carried by a truck, determined by subtracting the curb weight of the vehicle and 150 pounds (68 kg) for each passenger from the gross vehicle-weight rating.
Pb
Glossary “Pb” Definition:
Lead
PAV
Glossary “PAV” Definition:
Pulse Air Valve
PAVC/DS
Glossary “PAVC/DS” Definition:
Pulse Air Valve Control / Down Stream
PAVC/US
Glossary “PAVC/US” Definition:
Pulse Air Valve Control / Up Stream
PAW
Glossary “PAW” Definition:
Plasma Arc Welding.
pawl
Glossary “pawl” Definition:
1). Ratchet tooth that is used to lock a device. 2). Hinged or pivoted component that engages a toothed wheel or rod to provide rotation or movement in one direction while preventing movement in the opposite direction.
PATSTRT
Glossary “PATSTRT” Definition:
Passive Anti-Theft System Starter Relay Control
pattern control knob
Glossary “pattern control knob” Definition:
A part of the spray gun; when closed, the spray pattern is round. As the knob is opened, the spray becomes more oblong in shape.