Mod Description
SAM, TIK, OBD. What the hell does it all mean?Mod Details
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Car
SAM – Signal Acquisition & Actuation Module – Footwell fusebox in newer smarts.
ZEE – Zentrale Einschub Elektrik (Central Electric Module) fusebox in older smarts.
AMT – Automatic Manual Transmission.
SE Drive – Sequential Drive – The gear stick module.
TAN – Transaction Number, a code for activating extras on the smart like paddleshift and auto.
TIK – Turbo Induction Kit – Pipe between the air filter and the turbo.
OBD – On Board Diagnostics – A sockets connected to the ECU.
ECU – Electronic Control Unit – The smart’s brain.
MAF – Mass Air Flow – Sensor that measures the air volume entering the engine.
MAS – Mass Air Sensor – Sensor that measures the air mass entering the engine.
HSA – Hill Start Assist – Brakes hold for a fraction of a second to stop you rolling.
EBD – Electronic Brake Distribution – Brakes selective wheels to improve stopping.
ESP – Electronic Stabilty Protection – Limits power if the car slides.
BCS – Boost Control Solenoid – Controls the bypass wastegate.
MAP – Mass (or Manifold) Absolute Pressure – Measures the air pressure.
EGR – Exhaust Gas Recirculator – Feeds hot exhaust air into the engine.
VIN – Vehicle Identification Number – Unique number stamped on all cars.
ABS – Antilock Braking System – Stops you skidding.
Trust – The oldest version of ESP.
Trust+ – An update to Trust.
MHD – Micro Hybrid Drive – Stop/start on the 451.
DPF – Diesel Particulate Filter – Emissions reducing device on Euro 5 diesel 451.
Dealer
ESKULAB – Elektronische Kulanzabfrage – A fair trade query.
WIS – Werkstatt (Workshop) Information System – Merc workshop manual.
EPC – Electronic Parts Catalogue – parts catalogue on CD.
MEG1.0 – It’s what smart call the ECU in a 600cc smart.
MEG1.1 – It’s what smart call the ECU in a 700cc smart.
ME-SFI – It’s what smart call the ECU in a 999cc smart.
Modding
ICE – In Car Entertainment, stereo, dvd, lcd screens etc.
LCD – Liquid Crystal Display, flat screens.
DVD – Digital Versatile Disc.
TIK – Turbo Induction Kit – Pipe between the air filter and the turbo.
DV – Dump Valve, a valve that opens to purge excess boost.
Info
450 – Generation 1 smart fortwo, mk1 to mk7. 1998 – 2006.
451 – Generation 2 smart fortwo. 2007 – 2015.
C453 – Generation 3 smart fortwo. 2016 onwards.
452 – Roadster. 2003 – 2007.
454 – Forfour. 2004 – 2006.
W453 – Generation 2 forfour. 2016 onwards.
Side
Nearside – The left side of the car as you sit in it facing forward.
Offside – The right side of the car as you sit in it facing forward.
Left – <—- That way.
Right – This way —->.