Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM1996CARAVAN V6-229 3.8LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSRELAYS AND MODULES - COMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSBODY CONTROL MODULEAPPLICATION AND IDGLOSSARY OF TERMS
1996 Dodge and Ram Caravan V6-229 3.8L
Glossary of Terms
1996 Dodge and Ram Caravan V6-229 3.8LSECTION Glossary of Terms
ACM Airbag Control Module
AECM Airbag Electronic Control Module
ASDM Airbag System Diagnostic Module
BCM Body Control Module
CAB Controller Antilock Brake
CCD Chrysler Collision Detection (Vehicle Communications Bus)
CCM Climate Control Module
CMTC Compass/Mini-Trip Computer (module)
DLC Data Link Connector (previously "Engine Diagnostic Connector")
DR Driver
DTE - Distance To Empty
ECO - Economy
EIC - Electronic Instrument Cluster
ET - Elapsed Time
HVAC Heater, Ventilation, Air Condition
IOD - Ignition Off Draw
MET Metric
MIC Mechanical Instrument Cluster
MUX Multiplexed
ODO Odometer
PASS Passenger
PCM Powertrain Control Module
PDC Power Distribution Center
PTC Positive Temperature Coefficient
RKE Remote Keyless Entry
TCM Transmission Control Module
VF Vacuum Fluorescent Display
VTSS Vehicle Theft Security System
NOTE: The following terms are used interchangeably:
- Left Front (LF) Door & Driver (DR) Door
- Right Front (RF) Door and Passenger (PASS) Door
- "Gage" and "Gauge"
AECM Airbag Electronic Control Module
ASDM Airbag System Diagnostic Module
BCM Body Control Module
CAB Controller Antilock Brake
CCD Chrysler Collision Detection (Vehicle Communications Bus)
CCM Climate Control Module
CMTC Compass/Mini-Trip Computer (module)
DLC Data Link Connector (previously "Engine Diagnostic Connector")
DR Driver
DTE - Distance To Empty
ECO - Economy
EIC - Electronic Instrument Cluster
ET - Elapsed Time
HVAC Heater, Ventilation, Air Condition
IOD - Ignition Off Draw
MET Metric
MIC Mechanical Instrument Cluster
MUX Multiplexed
ODO Odometer
PASS Passenger
PCM Powertrain Control Module
PDC Power Distribution Center
PTC Positive Temperature Coefficient
RKE Remote Keyless Entry
TCM Transmission Control Module
VF Vacuum Fluorescent Display
VTSS Vehicle Theft Security System
NOTE: The following terms are used interchangeably:
- Left Front (LF) Door & Driver (DR) Door
- Right Front (RF) Door and Passenger (PASS) Door
- "Gage" and "Gauge"
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.