Glossary “TSN” Definition:
Transmission Select Switch Neutral
TSL
Glossary “TSL” Definition:
Transmission Select Switch Low
TSD
Glossary “TSD” Definition:
Time, Speed, and Distance, or Transmission Range Sensor Drive
TSB
Glossary “TSB” Definition:
Technical Service Bulletin. The periodic information provided by the vehicle manufacturers regarding any problems encountered
TS1
Glossary “TS1” Definition:
Transmission Range Sensor 1st
TS
Glossary “TS” Definition:
Temperature Sensor, or Throttle Solenoid
TRV
Glossary “TRV” Definition:
Transmission Selector Position Input Status
truth table
Glossary “truth table” Definition:
A chart used to show the output condition of a logic gate or circuit as compared to different conditions of input.
trunnion
Glossary “trunnion” Definition:
Ends of a universal joint cross where the bearings ride.
trunk unit
Glossary “trunk unit” Definition:
Early automotive A/C evaporators that mounted in the trunk compartment and was channeled through the package tray.
trunk floor panel
Glossary “trunk floor panel” Definition:
Stamped steel part that forms the bottom of the rear storage compartment.
trunk
Glossary “trunk” Definition:
Storage compartment at the rear of most passenger cars.
trueing
Glossary “trueing” Definition:
1). Straightening bent shafting or parts. 2). Dressing a grinding wheel. 3). Setting up a flywheel or pulley so that it runs evenly without sideways motion at its rim. 4). Making an edge straight or bringing two parts square with each other.
TRSS
Glossary “TRSS” Definition:
Transmission Range Selector Switch
TRSCV
Glossary “TRSCV” Definition:
Throttle Return Solenoid Control Valve
TRS
Glossary “TRS” Definition:
Transmission Regulated Spark system, or Transmission Range Sensor
TRR
Glossary “TRR” Definition:
Transmission Range Reverse
troubleshooting
Glossary “troubleshooting” Definition:
The location of a problem or malfunction by a process of elimination.
trouble diagnosis
Glossary “trouble diagnosis” Definition:
The work required to find the cause of a problem.
trouble code
Glossary “trouble code” Definition:
A number generated by a computer to indicate a failure in a sensor, circuit, or the computer itself. The number may be communicated to the technician by the flashing of a dash light, or through a scan tool when the diagnostic mode is entered. Also known as failure code.