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Reading Wiring Diagrams — Logic symbols / Abbreviations used in this booklet

Z-GI-10spec table

MX-3 Wiring Diagram booklet. Top-left tab 'Z-GI-10', bottom-left page code 'Z-10'. Logic-symbol glyphs and relay-circuit drawings described in text. Two distinct 'TR' rows appear on the page (Transmission Range; Transmission (Transaxle) Range) — both transcribed verbatim.

Logic symbols

Logic symbols

OR
OperationInput to A or B will produce output at C.
Expressing outputLow electrical potential (L) at A and B → no output (L) at C. High electrical potential (H) at A or B → output (H) at C.
Simple relay circuitsOR relay circuit
AND
OperationInput to A and B will produce output at C.
Expressing outputHigh electrical potential (H) at A and B → output (H) at C. Low electrical potential (L) at A or B → no output (L) at C.
Simple relay circuitsAND relay circuit
INV
OperationNo input to A will produce an output at B. An input to A will not produce an output at B.
Expressing outputLow electrical potential (L) at A → no ground (H) B. High electrical potential (H) at A → grounds (L) B.
Simple relay circuitsINV relay circuit
PROCESS
OperationSimplified representation of complex functions within circuit; describes main function. 1. Signal detector for engine control unit, cooling unit, and tachometer. 2. Signal converter for turn and hazard flasher unit and igniter unit.
Expressing output
Simple relay circuits(Examples) Igniters; Signal converter: Coil signal converted to ON/OFF signal

Abbreviations used in this booklet

Abbreviations used in this booklet

3GR
MeaningThird Gear
4GR
MeaningFourth Gear
A
MeaningAmpere
A/C
MeaningAir Conditioning
A/F
MeaningAir Fuel
A/R
MeaningAuto Reverse
AAS
MeaningAutoadjusting Suspension
ABS
MeaningAntilock Brake System
ACC
MeaningAccessory
ACV
MeaningAir Control Valve
ADD
MeaningAdditional
AIR
MeaningSecondary Air Injection
AIS
MeaningAir Injection System
ALL
MeaningAutomatic Load Leveling
AM
MeaningAmplitude Modulation
AMP
MeaningAmplifier
ANT
MeaningAntenna
AP
MeaningAccelerator Pedal
AS
MeaningAutostop
ASV
MeaningAir Supply Valve
AT
MeaningAutomatic transmission
ATX
MeaningAutomatic Transaxle
B+
MeaningBattery Positive Voltage
BAC
MeaningBypass Air Control Valve
BARO
MeaningBarometric Pressure
CAC
MeaningCharge Air Cooler
CARB
MeaningCarburetor
CCT
MeaningCircuit
CIGAR
MeaningCigarette
CIS
MeaningContinuous Fuel Injection System
CKP
MeaningCrankshaft Position Sensor
CLS
MeaningClosed Loop System
CMP
MeaningCamshaft Position Sensor
COMBI
MeaningCombination
CON
MeaningConditioner
CONT
MeaningControl
CPU
MeaningCentral Processing Unit
CSD
MeaningCold Start Device
CTP
MeaningClosed Throttle Position
DEF
MeaningDefroster
DI
MeaningDistributor Ignition
DLC
MeaningData Link Connector
DLI
MeaningDistributorless Ignition
DOHC
MeaningDouble-Overhead Camshaft
DTC
MeaningDiagnostic Trouble Code(s)
DTM
MeaningDiagnostic Test Mode
ECM
MeaningEngine Control Module
ECPS
MeaningElectronically Controlled Power Steering
ECT
MeaningEngine Coolant Temperature
EGR
MeaningExhaust Gas Recirculation
EI
MeaningElectronic Ignition
ELEC
MeaningElectric
ELR
MeaningEmergency Locking Retractor
ETR
MeaningElectronic Tuner
F
MeaningFront
F/I
MeaningFuel Injector
FC
MeaningFan Control
FICB
MeaningFast-Idle Cam Breaker
FM
MeaningFrequency Modulation
FP
MeaningFuel Pump
FPR
MeaningFuel Pump Relay
GEN
MeaningGenerator
GND
MeaningGround
H/D
MeaningHeater/Defroster
HEAT
MeaningHeater
HEI
MeaningHigh-Energy Ignition
HI
MeaningHigh
HO2S
MeaningHeated Oxygen Sensor
IAC
MeaningIdle Air Control
IAT
MeaningIntake Air Temperature
ICM
MeaningIgnition Control Module
IG
MeaningIgnition
ILLUMI
MeaningIllumination
INT
MeaningIntermittent
JB
MeaningJoint Box
KS
MeaningKnock Sensor
LCD
MeaningLiquid Crystal Display
LF
MeaningLeft Front
LH
MeaningLeft Hand
LO
MeaningLow
LR
MeaningLeft Rear
M
MeaningMotor
MAF
MeaningMass Air Flow Sensor
MAP
MeaningManifold Absolute Pressure
MFI
MeaningMultiport Fuel Injection
MID
MeaningMiddle
MIL
MeaningMalfunction Indicator Lamp
MIN
MeaningMinute
MIX
MeaningMixture
MPX
MeaningMultiplex
MT
MeaningManual Transmission
MTR
MeaningMechanical Tuning Radio
MTX
MeaningManual Transaxle
NC
MeaningNormally Closed
NO
MeaningNormally Open
O2S
MeaningOxygen Sensor
OBD
MeaningOn-Board Diagnostic
OFF
MeaningSwitch Off
ON
MeaningSwitch On
P
MeaningPower
P/S
MeaningPower Steering
PAIR
MeaningPulsed Secondary Air Injection
PCM
MeaningPowertrain Control Module
PNP
MeaningPark/Neutral Position
PRCV
MeaningPressure Regulator Control Solenoid Valve
PRG
MeaningPurge Solenoid Valve
PSP
MeaningPower Steering Pressure
PTC
MeaningPositive Temperature Coefficient Heater
QSS
MeaningQuick-Start System
R
MeaningRear
REC
MeaningRecirculation
RF
MeaningRight Front
RH
MeaningRight Hand
RPM
MeaningEngine Speed
RR
MeaningRear Right
SAPV
MeaningSecondary Air Pulse Valve
SFI
MeaningSequential Multipoint Fuel Injection
SOL
MeaningSolenoid
ST
MeaningStart
SW
MeaningSwitch
TC
MeaningTurbocharger
TCM
MeaningTransmission (Transaxle) Control Module
TCV
MeaningTwin Scroll Turbocharger Solenoid Valve
TEMP
MeaningTemperature
TICS
MeaningTriple Induction Control System
TP
MeaningThrottle Position Sensor
TR
MeaningTransmission Range
TR
MeaningTransmission (Transaxle) Range
TWS
MeaningTotal Wiring System
V
MeaningVolt
VAF
MeaningVolume Air Flow Sensor
VENT
MeaningVentilation
VOL
MeaningVolume
VR
MeaningVoltage Regulator
VRIS
MeaningVariable Resonance Induction System
VSS
MeaningVehicle Speed Sensor
W
MeaningWatt(s)
WOT
MeaningWide Open Throttle

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