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.
Emission Control Abbreviations: "T"
- TAA
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Turbo Air-To-Air
- TAA
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Throttle Actuator Assembly
- TAB
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Thermactor Air By-Pass
- TAD
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Thermactor Air Diverter
- TAC
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Thermostatic Air Cleaner
- TBI
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Throttle Body Injection
- TBPCS
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Throttle By-Pass Control System
- TC
-
Turbo Charger
- TCC
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Torque Converter Clutch
- TCCL
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Torque Converter Control
- TCD
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Throttle Closing Dashpot
- TC-DV
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TC Delay Valve
- TC-TVC
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TC Thermal Vacuum Switch
- TC-VS
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TC Vacuum Switch
- TD
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Thermactor Diverter
- TFT
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Tank Fuel Temperature Sensor
- THOS2
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Third Heated Oxygen Sensor
- TICV
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Thermal Ignition Control Valve
- TIV
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Thermal Idle Valve
- TK
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Throttle Kicker
- TLUC
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Transmission Lock-Up Converter
- TLUC-TVS
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TLUC Thermal Vacuum Switch
- TLUC-VS
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TLUC Vacuum Switch
- TM
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Throttle Modulator
- TOS
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Throttle Opener System
- TP
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Throttle Positioner
- TPI
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Tuned Port Fuel Injection
- TPV
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Throttle Poppet Valve
- TR
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Thermal Reactor
- TRC
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Throttle Return Control
- TRCS
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Throttle Return Control Solenoid
- TRCTL
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Throttle Return Control Throttle Lever Actuator
- TRSCV
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Throttle Return Solenoid Control Valve
- TRTVV
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Temperature Regulator Thermal Vacuum Valve
- TRVV
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Transmission Vacuum Valve
- TSOL
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Throttle Solenoid
- TVISD
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Throttle Vacuum Idle Speed Diaphragm
- TVM
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Transmission Vacuum Modulator
- TVS
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Thermal Vacuum Switch
- TWC
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Three-Way Catalytic Converter
- TWC+OC
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Three-Way + Oxidation Catalytic Converter
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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.