Glossary

Glossary of terms

Term	Definition	Info
EPS	Electric Power Steering	Assists steering
HCA	Heading Control Assist	Commands sent to EPS over CAN BUS
LKAS	Lane Keep Assist	Keeps your car in the lane by way of Openpilot or a factory installed system
ODIS	Offboard Diagnostic Information System	Volkswagens official diagnostic tool
VCP	VAG Can Pro	Aftermarket diagnostic tool, capable of flashing firmware
VCDS	VAG-COM Diagnostic Software	Aftermarket diagnostic tool
VAG	Volkswagen AG	Automaker (VW, Audi, Skoda, Seat & more)
J533 Harness	Harness for Panda	Allows you to tap all the required CAN BUS messages from between the Body Control Module and the CAN BUS Gateway
BCM	Body Control Module	This module controls many functions in your car
J533 / Canbus Gateway	CAN BUS Gateway	This module connects all the car's CAN bus networks in a central location and forwards messages between
Poor people cars	​	A term used by fully loaded MQB elitists to oppress the glorious PQ25 owners.