Commonly Used Abbreviations - General Information: "K"

1997 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor, 4.6 WSECTION "K"
KAPWR

Keep Alive Power

k/ohms

kilo-ohms (1000 ohms)

kg

Kilograms (weight)

kg/cm2

Kilograms Per Square Centimeter

KM/H

Kilometers Per Hour

KOEO

Key On, Engine Off

KOER

Key On, Engine Running

KS

Knock Sensor

kW

Kilowatt

kV

Kilovolt

RENDER: 1.0x

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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.