Angry Kitchen Appliances: Saab 9-5 Dictionary

Saab 9-5 Dictionary

Automatic Climate Control.

Audio System 1.

Audio System 2.

Audio System 3.

Controller Area Network.

Compact Disc Changer.

Combustion Detection Module.

Direct Ignition. The DI cassette is mounted in the middle of the camshaft cover.

Dashboard Integrated Central Electronics. A computer handling various things like direction indicators and windscreen wipers.

High Intensity Discharge lights.

Instrument bus. The CAN bus connecting most of the instrument computers in the car.

Moron's Boost Control. A cheap device that prevents the Trionic system from protecting the engine.

Manual Climate Control.

Main Instrument Unit, the instrument cluster.

Saab Information Display, the display just above the audio head unit.

Test computer that can be connected to the car. It is used to read errors, change parameters, and download new software.

Engine management system containing several functions previously done using separate boxes containg electronics.

Theft Warning Integrated Central Electronics.

TWICE handles air bags, central locking, keyless entry, theft alarm, theft prevention of various bits, e.g. CD changer.