Glossary “intermeriate band” Definition:
Band which must be applied in order for the automatic transmission to deliver second or intermediate range.
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intermediate bearing plate
Glossary “intermediate bearing plate” Definition:
Another name for the center support plate of a transmission.
intergrated circuit
Glossary “intergrated circuit” Definition:
Complex circuit of thousands of transistors, diodes, resistirs, and capacitors that are formed into a small silicon chip
Intergrator
Glossary “Intergrator” Definition:
A GM term for Short term fuel trim
interior lights
Glossary “interior lights” Definition:
The inside vehicle lighting system, including courtesy, dome, map and instrument- panel lights.
interlock
Glossary “interlock” Definition:
An electrical-circuit arrangement that prevents a second operation from taking place until the first operation is completed.
interlock mechanism
Glossary “interlock mechanism” Definition:
A mechanism in the transmission shift linkage that prevents the selection of two gears at one time.
interface
Glossary “interface” Definition:
1). Something that connects two separate entities; a user interface is the part of a program that connects the computer with a human operator (user). 2). An interface can also connect a computer to another computer or a computer to peripheral devices
interference angle
Glossary “interference angle” Definition:
The difference between the valve face angle and the valve seat angle.
interference engine
Glossary “interference engine” Definition:
An engine that will experience piston-to-valve interference if the timing chain or belt slips or breaks. Also called a non-freewheeling engine.
interference fit
Glossary “interference fit” Definition:
When to parts have a pressed fit.
interference valve angle
Glossary “interference valve angle” Definition:
The difference between the valve face angle and the valve seat angle, usually one or two degrees.
inter-changeability
Glossary “inter-changeability” Definition:
The basis of mass production; the production of parts that are consistent in size, tolerance, and specifications.
Inter Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair
Glossary “Inter Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair” Definition:
An international, collision-repair training organization.
intercooler
Glossary “intercooler” Definition:
A radiator-like heat exchanger between the supercharger or turbocharger and the engine to cool the A/F mixture, or just compressed air
Integrated Direct Ignition
Glossary “Integrated Direct Ignition” Definition:
Type of ignition system used on GM engines that produces the ignition spark without the aid of a distributor
integrated vehicle speed control
Glossary “integrated vehicle speed control” Definition:
Speed control system which is integrated with the PCM. The system does not require an amplifier because all computer control is through the PCM.
Intel
Glossary “Intel” Definition:
The worlds largest manufacturer of computer chips.
intensity
Glossary “intensity” Definition:
Physical quality of sound that relates to the strength of the vibration (measured in decibels). The higher the amplitude of the sound, the higher the intensity, and vice versa.
inter
Glossary “inter” Definition:
Acronym form of Intermediate