BMW-related ABBREVIATIONS thread

ksfrogman · 01-22-2006, 01:39 PM

Abbreviations

//M = Motorsport
6MT = 6-speed Manual Transmission
AAR = Automatic Air Recirculation
ABS = Anti-lock braking system
ACC = Active Cruise Control
ADB-X = Automatic Differential Brake
ALR = Automatic-locking retractors
ARRB = Automatic Rear Roller Blind
AS = Active Steering
ASC = Automatic Stability Control
BMW = Bavarian Motor Works (Bayerische Motoren Werke)
CA = Comfort Access, also Client Advisor
CBC = Cornering Brake Control
CCC = Car Communications Computer
CIP = Coding Individualization & Programming
CPO = Certified Pre-Owned (by BMW dealership)
CSL = Club Sport Lightweight (Club Sport Leicht)
DBC = Dynamic Brake Control
DCC = Dynamic Cruise Control
DCS = Dealer Communication System
Double VANOS = Variable Nockenwellen Steuerung (steplessly variable intake and exhaust valve timing)
DSC = Dynamic Stability Control
DTC = Dynamic Traction Control
DRL = Daytime Running Lights
ED = European Delivery
ELV = Electronic Steering Lock (Elektronische Lenkradverriegelung)
FDRS = Fold Down Rear Seats
FTM = Flat Tire Monitor
HDC = Hill Descent Control
HPS = Head Protection System
HU = Head Unit
HUD = Heads Up Display
HWS = Headlight Washer System
LSD = Limited Slip Differential
MFS = Multi-Function Steering Wheel
OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturer
PCD = Performance Center Delivery
PDC = Park Distance Control
PDI = Pre-Delivery Inspection
RDS = Radio Data System
RFT = Run Flat Tires
RSC = Run flat System Components
SA = Sales Advisor or Service Advisor
SBK = Safety Battery Terminal Clamp (???)
SMG = Sequential Manual Gearbox
SRS = Supplemental Restraint System
TP = Traffic Program
TPC = Tire Pressure Control
TPM = Tire Pressure Monitor
TSB = Technical Service Bulletin
VAC = Voice Activated Control
ZCP = the Competition Package (M3 Only)
ZCW = Cold Weather Package
ZHP = Performance Package (Available on US-Market e46 330i/Ci/Cic Only)
ZPP = Premium Package
ZSP = Sport Package

Color Codes:

A07 = Mystic Blue
A22 = Sparkling Graphite
A23 = Sonora
A34 = Artic
A35 = Monaco Blue
A41 = Barrique Red
A43 = Deep Green
300 = Alpine White
354 = Titanium Silver
438 = Electric Red
475 = Black Sapphire
668 = Jet Black

E Vehicle Codes:
BMW E3 - (1968-1977) 2.5, 2.8, 3.0, 3.3 "New Six" sedans
BMW E9 - (1969-1975) 2800CS, 3.0CS, 3.0CSL "New Six" coupés
BMW E12 - (1972-1981) 5 Series
BMW E21 - (1975-1985) 3 Series
BMW E23 - (1977-1986) 7 Series
BMW E24 - (1976-1989) 6 Series
BMW E26 - (1978-1981) M1
BMW E28 - (1981-1988) 5 Series
BMW E30 - (1984-1991) 3 Series
BMW E31 - (1990-1999) 8 Series
BMW E32 - (1986-1994) 7 Series
BMW E34 - (1988-1995) 5 Series
BMW E36 - (1992-1999) 3 Series/Z3 (as E36/7) (1999 model as M3 only)
BMW E38 - (1994-2001) 7 Series
BMW E39 - (1997-2003) 5 Series
BMW E46 - (1999-2005) 3 Series
BMW E52 - (2000-2004) Z8
BMW E53 - (2000-present) X5
BMW E60 - (2004-present) 5 Series
BMW E63 - (2004-present) 6 Series coupe
BMW E64 - (2004-present) 6 Series convertible
BMW E65 - (2002-present) 7 Series short wheel base
BMW E66 - (2002-present) 7 Series long wheel base
BMW E70 - future X5
BMW E83 - (2004-present) X3
BMW E85 - (2003-present) Z4
BMW E87 - (2004-present) 1 Series
BMW E90 - (2006-present) 3 Series
BMW E91 - (2006-present) 3 Series Wagon

more E vehicle codes within this thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...5&page=2&pp=22

[More to be posted]

I will add and edit this list as suggestions/corrections are posted.

findtom · 01-22-2006, 01:43 PM

OEM = original equipment manufacturer
//M = Motorsport
DTC = Dynamic Traction Control

CALIF65GM · 01-22-2006, 01:46 PM

CA aka Client Advisor also.

SA aka Service Advisor

Daytime Running Lights = DRL not DYL.

FDRS = fold down rear seats

findtom · 01-22-2006, 01:48 PM

What does CSL (i.e. the M3 CSL) stand for?

esteller · 01-22-2006, 01:52 PM

What about colors

Titanium Silver = 354 = TS
Sparkiling Graphite = A22 = SG
Artic = A34
Sonora = A23
Monaco Blue = A35
Barrique Red = A41
Deep green = A43
Black Sapphire = 475

Alpine White = 300
Electric red = 438
Jet Black= 668

thrill30 · 01-22-2006, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by findtom

What does CSL (i.e. the M3 CSL) stand for?

Maybe "Coupe Sports Lightweight"

.

HUD = Heads Up Display
AS = Active Steering
ACC = Active Cruise Control
AAR = Automatic Air Recirculation
TP = Traffic Program

ARRB = Automatic Rear Roller Blind
MFS = Multi-Function Steeringwheel
TPM = Tyre Pressure Monitor
TPC = Tyre Pressure Control
CBC = Cornering Brake Control

Ghunger · 01-22-2006, 02:23 PM

How about a legend for the car numbers. E90, E60, etc.. and which model they go to?

Tierfreund · 01-22-2006, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by findtom

What does CSL (i.e. the M3 CSL) stand for?

Club Sport Leicht

(Club Sports Lightweight)

AC_S5 · 01-22-2006, 02:44 PM

CIP = Coding Individualization & Programming

The number is what version you have.

You forgot RSC = Runflat System Components

AC_S5 · 01-22-2006, 02:51 PM

Also try this link if you want to know the list of Es from BMW

http://www.bmwarchiv.de/de/e_codes.html

thrill30 · 01-22-2006, 02:59 PM

HDC = Hill Descent Control
DBC = Dynamic Brake Control
VAC = Voice Activated Control
ADB-X = Automatic differential Brake
ASC+ T = Automatic Stability Control & Traction
ASC-X = Automatic Stability Control & Traction

SBK = Safety Battery terminal Clamp

CALIF65GM · 01-22-2006, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esteller

What about colors

Titanium Silver = 354 = TS
Sparkiling Graphite = A22 = SG
Artic = A34
Sonora = A23
Monaco Blue = A35
Barrique Red = A41
Deep green = A43
Black Sapphire = 475

Alpine White = 300
Electric red = 438
Jet Black= 668

You forgot Mystic Blue = A07

Also DCC = Dynamic Cruise Control vs ACC = Active Cruise Control

NaTuReB0Y · 01-22-2006, 04:31 PM

TRD = Toyota Racing Development..........sorry, I had to do it!

ChiTown · 01-22-2006, 07:18 PM

E91 2006+ 3 Series Sport Wagon, or "Touring"

CALIF65GM · 01-22-2006, 07:54 PM

ED = European Delivery

wantmye90 · 01-22-2006, 10:20 PM

The dealers charge for "PDI". I believe it's something like dealer prep for sale, but what exactly does it mean? (except an extra $200 in BS charges?)

AC_S5 · 01-22-2006, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wantmye90

The dealers charge for "PDI". I believe it's something like dealer prep for sale, but what exactly does it mean? (except an extra $200 in BS charges?)

PDI = Pre-Delivery Inspection

CALIF65GM · 01-22-2006, 11:28 PM

MACO = Manufacturer's Advertisting Co-op

RFT = Run-flat tires

BeemMeUp · 01-23-2006, 01:12 AM

Ok, dumb question but who or what is dunno? I see this in some of the treads somtimes. Is it spanish?

ChiTown · 01-23-2006, 01:35 AM

dunno = Don't Know

lazy americans

ksfrogman · 01-23-2006, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeemMeUp

Ok, dumb question but who or what is dunno? I see this in some of the treads somtimes. Is it spanish?

Dunno is slang in English for "Don't Know." In Spanish, it is "No Se."

Aight = All Right
Sup = What's Up
...
etc.

GuillaumeSoete · 01-23-2006, 02:40 AM

BMW E3 - (1968-1977) 2.5, 2.8, 3.0, 3.3 "New Six" sedans
BMW E9 - (1969-1975) 2800CS, 3.0CS, 3.0CSL "New Six" coupés
BMW E12 - (1972-1981) 5 Series
BMW E21 - (1975-1985) 3 Series
BMW E23 - (1977-1986) 7 Series
BMW E24 - (1976-1989) 6 Series
BMW E26 - (1978-1981) M1
BMW E28 - (1981-1988) 5 Series
BMW E30 - (1984-1991) 3 Series
BMW E31 - (1990-1999) 8 Series
BMW E32 - (1986-1994) 7 Series
BMW E34 - (1988-1995) 5 Series
BMW E36 - (1992-1999) 3 Series/Z3 (as E36/7) (1999 model as M3 only)
BMW E38 - (1994-2001) 7 Series
BMW E39 - (1997-2003) 5 Series
BMW E46 - (1999-2005) 3 Series
BMW E52 - (2000-2004) Z8
BMW E53 - (2000-present) X5
BMW E60 - (2004-present) 5 Series
BMW E63 - (2004-present) 6 Series coupe
BMW E64 - (2004-present) 6 Series convertible
BMW E65 - (2002-present) 7 Series short wheel base
BMW E66 - (2002-present) 7 Series long wheel base
BMW E70 - future X5
BMW E83 - (2004-present) X3
BMW E85 - (2003-present) Z4
BMW E87 - (2004-present) 1 Series
BMW E90 - (2005-present) 3 Series
BMW E91 - (2005-present) 3 Series Wagon

From Wikipedia

01-22-2006, 01:39 PM	#1
ksfrogman Major General Drives: E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 6,785 iTrader: (11) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	BMW-related ABBREVIATIONS thread Abbreviations //M = Motorsport 6MT = 6-speed Manual Transmission AAR = Automatic Air Recirculation ABS = Anti-lock braking system ACC = Active Cruise Control ADB-X = Automatic Differential Brake ALR = Automatic-locking retractors ARRB = Automatic Rear Roller Blind AS = Active Steering ASC = Automatic Stability Control BMW = Bavarian Motor Works (Bayerische Motoren Werke) CA = Comfort Access, also Client Advisor CBC = Cornering Brake Control CCC = Car Communications Computer CIP = Coding Individualization & Programming CPO = Certified Pre-Owned (by BMW dealership) CSL = Club Sport Lightweight (Club Sport Leicht) DBC = Dynamic Brake Control DCC = Dynamic Cruise Control DCS = Dealer Communication System Double VANOS = Variable Nockenwellen Steuerung (steplessly variable intake and exhaust valve timing) DSC = Dynamic Stability Control DTC = Dynamic Traction Control DRL = Daytime Running Lights ED = European Delivery ELV = Electronic Steering Lock (Elektronische Lenkradverriegelung) FDRS = Fold Down Rear Seats FTM = Flat Tire Monitor HDC = Hill Descent Control HPS = Head Protection System HU = Head Unit HUD = Heads Up Display HWS = Headlight Washer System LSD = Limited Slip Differential MFS = Multi-Function Steering Wheel OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturer PCD = Performance Center Delivery PDC = Park Distance Control PDI = Pre-Delivery Inspection RDS = Radio Data System RFT = Run Flat Tires RSC = Run flat System Components SA = Sales Advisor or Service Advisor SBK = Safety Battery Terminal Clamp (???) SMG = Sequential Manual Gearbox SRS = Supplemental Restraint System TP = Traffic Program TPC = Tire Pressure Control TPM = Tire Pressure Monitor TSB = Technical Service Bulletin VAC = Voice Activated Control ZCP = the Competition Package (M3 Only) ZCW = Cold Weather Package ZHP = Performance Package (Available on US-Market e46 330i/Ci/Cic Only) ZPP = Premium Package ZSP = Sport Package Color Codes: A07 = Mystic Blue A22 = Sparkling Graphite A23 = Sonora A34 = Artic A35 = Monaco Blue A41 = Barrique Red A43 = Deep Green 300 = Alpine White 354 = Titanium Silver 438 = Electric Red 475 = Black Sapphire 668 = Jet Black E Vehicle Codes: BMW E3 - (1968-1977) 2.5, 2.8, 3.0, 3.3 "New Six" sedans BMW E9 - (1969-1975) 2800CS, 3.0CS, 3.0CSL "New Six" coupés BMW E12 - (1972-1981) 5 Series BMW E21 - (1975-1985) 3 Series BMW E23 - (1977-1986) 7 Series BMW E24 - (1976-1989) 6 Series BMW E26 - (1978-1981) M1 BMW E28 - (1981-1988) 5 Series BMW E30 - (1984-1991) 3 Series BMW E31 - (1990-1999) 8 Series BMW E32 - (1986-1994) 7 Series BMW E34 - (1988-1995) 5 Series BMW E36 - (1992-1999) 3 Series/Z3 (as E36/7) (1999 model as M3 only) BMW E38 - (1994-2001) 7 Series BMW E39 - (1997-2003) 5 Series BMW E46 - (1999-2005) 3 Series BMW E52 - (2000-2004) Z8 BMW E53 - (2000-present) X5 BMW E60 - (2004-present) 5 Series BMW E63 - (2004-present) 6 Series coupe BMW E64 - (2004-present) 6 Series convertible BMW E65 - (2002-present) 7 Series short wheel base BMW E66 - (2002-present) 7 Series long wheel base BMW E70 - future X5 BMW E83 - (2004-present) X3 BMW E85 - (2003-present) Z4 BMW E87 - (2004-present) 1 Series BMW E90 - (2006-present) 3 Series BMW E91 - (2006-present) 3 Series Wagon more E vehicle codes within this thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...5&page=2&pp=22 [More to be posted] I will add and edit this list as suggestions/corrections are posted. __________________
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01-22-2006, 01:52 PM	#5
esteller Private First Class Drives: 325 354 LCSW ZSP ZPP ZCP Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 122 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325 [0.00] 2006 X6 [0.00] 2000 Saab 9-3 SE [0.00] 2001 GS 650 [0.00]	What about colors Titanium Silver = 354 = TS Sparkiling Graphite = A22 = SG Artic = A34 Sonora = A23 Monaco Blue = A35 Barrique Red = A41 Deep green = A43 Black Sapphire = 475 Alpine White = 300 Electric red = 438 Jet Black= 668 __________________ 325 silver black ZSP ZPP ZCP PDC CA XENON Saab 9-3 SE 2000 C240 1999 sold e36 328 touring 1998 sold e39 540 1997 sold Toyota Supra Turbo 1994 sold Porsche 911 1989 sold

01-22-2006, 02:44 PM	#9
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01-22-2006, 02:51 PM	#10
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01-22-2006, 01:43 PM	#2
findtom Colonel Drives: E60 545i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,658 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 545i [0.00]	OEM = original equipment manufacturer //M = Motorsport DTC = Dynamic Traction Control

01-22-2006, 01:48 PM	#4
findtom Colonel Drives: E60 545i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,658 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 545i [0.00]	What does CSL (i.e. the M3 CSL) stand for?

01-22-2006, 02:23 PM	#7
Ghunger Major Drives: 330i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,037 iTrader: (0)	How about a legend for the car numbers. E90, E60, etc.. and which model they go to?

01-22-2006, 02:59 PM	#11
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01-22-2006, 04:31 PM	#13
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01-22-2006, 07:18 PM	#14
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01-22-2006, 07:54 PM	#15
CALIF65GM Colonel Drives: e93-35 May08 ED Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SF, CA Posts: 2,040 iTrader: (0) Garage List 06 - Oct. 05 build ... [0.00]	ED = European Delivery __________________ 5-2-08 e93-35 ED Montego w/Jade Grey, Step w/Paddles, PP, SP, CA, hot seats and iPod.Awaing re-delivery soon. Debadged 330xi ED 11/14/05 Auto/Mystic Blue/Gray leather with Alum/PP/SP/CA/Fold-down rear seats/Alarm. Sold to Carmax on 6/7/08 with 50,624 miles on clock

01-22-2006, 10:20 PM	#16
wantmye90 Second Lieutenant Drives: 06 BMW 330 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: In My Car! Posts: 221 iTrader: (0)	The dealers charge for "PDI". I believe it's something like dealer prep for sale, but what exactly does it mean? (except an extra $200 in BS charges?)

01-22-2006, 11:28 PM	#18
CALIF65GM Colonel Drives: e93-35 May08 ED Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SF, CA Posts: 2,040 iTrader: (0) Garage List 06 - Oct. 05 build ... [0.00]	MACO = Manufacturer's Advertisting Co-op RFT = Run-flat tires __________________ 5-2-08 e93-35 ED Montego w/Jade Grey, Step w/Paddles, PP, SP, CA, hot seats and iPod.Awaing re-delivery soon. Debadged 330xi ED 11/14/05 Auto/Mystic Blue/Gray leather with Alum/PP/SP/CA/Fold-down rear seats/Alarm. Sold to Carmax on 6/7/08 with 50,624 miles on clock

01-23-2006, 01:12 AM	#19
BeemMeUp Second Lieutenant Drives: BMW 330i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 181 iTrader: (0)	Ok, dumb question but who or what is dunno? I see this in some of the treads somtimes. Is it spanish? __________________ E90 330i / SG / Biege / Burl / ZPP / Heated Seats / Steptronic / CA / PDC / ACC / iDrive / Sirius-prep

01-23-2006, 01:35 AM	#20
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01-23-2006, 02:40 AM	#22
GuillaumeSoete Second Lieutenant Drives: E91 330i & Z3M Coupé Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 284 iTrader: (0)	BMW E3 - (1968-1977) 2.5, 2.8, 3.0, 3.3 "New Six" sedans BMW E9 - (1969-1975) 2800CS, 3.0CS, 3.0CSL "New Six" coupés BMW E12 - (1972-1981) 5 Series BMW E21 - (1975-1985) 3 Series BMW E23 - (1977-1986) 7 Series BMW E24 - (1976-1989) 6 Series BMW E26 - (1978-1981) M1 BMW E28 - (1981-1988) 5 Series BMW E30 - (1984-1991) 3 Series BMW E31 - (1990-1999) 8 Series BMW E32 - (1986-1994) 7 Series BMW E34 - (1988-1995) 5 Series BMW E36 - (1992-1999) 3 Series/Z3 (as E36/7) (1999 model as M3 only) BMW E38 - (1994-2001) 7 Series BMW E39 - (1997-2003) 5 Series BMW E46 - (1999-2005) 3 Series BMW E52 - (2000-2004) Z8 BMW E53 - (2000-present) X5 BMW E60 - (2004-present) 5 Series BMW E63 - (2004-present) 6 Series coupe BMW E64 - (2004-present) 6 Series convertible BMW E65 - (2002-present) 7 Series short wheel base BMW E66 - (2002-present) 7 Series long wheel base BMW E70 - future X5 BMW E83 - (2004-present) X3 BMW E85 - (2003-present) Z4 BMW E87 - (2004-present) 1 Series BMW E90 - (2005-present) 3 Series BMW E91 - (2005-present) 3 Series Wagon From Wikipedia __________________ http://www.soete.com/cars/ http://www.wallpapergarage.com/