Abbreviation for the engine coolant temperature sensor or switch.

Choke Thermal Vacuum Switch

Constantly Variable TransaXle.

A hydraulic seal with a lip that contains pressure against the lip but will allow a flow in the opposite direction. Used in the cylinders of brake systems.

Rotational speed of an engine on no-load and minimum throttle setting. Also tick over and idle.

The process, usually a chemical change, by which paint is converted from the liquid to the solid state.

Paints that have completed the curing process. Cured paints include all factory-applied paints and refinish paints that have air-dried for more than 30 days. Wax application is recommended only for fully cured paints.

Movement of electrically charged particles. Current flow is measured in Amperes.

An electrical or electronic device used in generator circuits to control the output current.

A device that usually incorporates a reed switch. It is activated by current flow through a series winding.