Engine Controls - Theory & Operation: Introduction: Terminology
Due to federal government requirements, manufacturers may use names and acronyms for systems and components different than those used in previous years. The following table will help eliminate confusion when dealing with these components and systems. Only relevant components and systems whose names have changed from current Nissan Motor Co. terminology have been listed. See REVISED TERMINOLOGY table.
REVISED TERMINOLOGY
| 1992 & Earlier | 1994 |
|---|---|
| CHECK ENGINE Light | Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) |
| Camshaft Sensor | Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor |
| Crankshaft Angle Sensor | Crankshaft Pos. (CKP) Sensor |
| DIS | Electronic Ignition (EI) |
| ECU | Engine Control Module (ECM) |