ACES 101 Getting Started Session Objectives Introduction to

ACES 101 Getting Started

Session Objectives • Introduction to ACES • What is ACES • How it originated • Why it benefits the industry • Concepts within ACES • Part identification • Vehicle identification • Configurations and components • Qualifiers & Notes • How an ACES application is structured • Basic application • Using optional fields to refine applications

What is ACES • Aftermarket Catalog Enhanced Standard • North American Industry Standard for the management and exchange of automotive catalog applications data. • Using ACES • suppliers can publish automotive applications with standardized vehicle attributes, parts classifications and comments • Standardized Delivery • machine-readable format (XML) for trading partners to use in exchanging vast amounts of catalog information electronically. • Supported by excellent documentation

Auto Care Association Vehicle and parts databases researched, compiled, maintained and distributed by the Auto Care Association www. autocare. org/What-We-Do/Technology/Product-Areas/aces/

SDC Understands ACES The SEMA Data Co-op is active in assisting ACA with the management and enhancement of the ACES standards and practices. http: //semadatacoop. org/ The SEMA Data Co-op is an invaluable partner, assisting suppliers and receivers with their PIES and ACES data collection and distribution.

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After The Standard Validation Assured Standardized Coding ACES xml Delivery

ACES - Concepts

ACES – Part Identification Part Type Part Terminology Seat Cover Category Seat Cover Clip Body Sub Category Seat Cover Set Seats 1 Quantity Mfg. Label Premium Leather Standard Cloth Center Front Rear Center, Front and Rear Position

ACES Vehicle Content

ACES is Vehicle Driven Year Make MODEL Base Vehicle 2014 FORD MUSTANG

Optional Vehicle Identification Sub Model Region GT 500 USA-CAN-MEX

Optional Vehicle Configurations Bed Body Brakes Transmission Mfr. Body Code Engine Springs Drive Type Wheel Base Steering

Bed And Body Bed Length Inches Metric Bed Type Flareside Stepside Body Type Sedan Crew Cab Mfr. Body Code Number of Doors 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 Mfr. Body Code RA, RC, 964

Engine Version Cleveland VTEC-E Engine Mfr. Ford General Motors Engine Designation G 16 S EA 81 Engine VIN J, T, 8, 9 Ignition System Distributorless Distributor-Breaker Aspiration Turbocharged Supercharged Engine Base Displacement Number of Cylinders Block Type Bore & Stroke Engine Number of Valves Per Engine Cylinder Head Type SOHC DOHC Power Output Horsepower Kilowatt

Engine - Fuel Type Gas Diesel Fuel Delivery Type Fuel Injected Carbureted Fuel Delivery Sub Type Multi Port Fuel Injection 2 BBL Engine Fuel System Design Mikuni Rochester Fuel System Control Type Electronic Mechanical

Transmisson Transmission Base Type Number of Speeds Control Type Transmission Electronic Controlled Y or N Transmission Control Type Transmission Mfr. Ford Transmission General Motors Transmission Mfr. Code 3 L 30 AW 50 -42 LE Automatic Standard Transmission Type Transmission Transaxle Transmission Number of Speeds 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Brakes System Power Manual Brakes ABS 2 Wheel ABS 4 Wheel ABS Rear Brake Type Disc Drum Front Brake Type

Steering And Springs Rear Spring Type Springs Spring Type Coil Leaf Torsion Bar Air Rubber Hydraulic Front Spring Type Steering Type Gear Rack Steering System Power Manual Steering

Drive Type & Wheel Base Drive Type FWD AWD RWD 4 WD Drive Type Wheel Base Inches Metric

Qualifiers & Notes Qualifiers Coded Comments Auxiliary Control <p 1 type=“size”/>Lift - 2” Lift Notes Free form text comments Unique design allows for easier installation

ACES Application Rules Stand alone and be unique Deliver only the information required to assure proper part selection

Application Minimum • Part Indentification • Part number • Brand ID • Part type • Quantity per vehcile • Vehicle Identification • Base Vehicle

Building An Application Part Number Brand ID Part Type SC 001 SIDSC Seat Cover Quantity Year Make Model 1 2009 Ford Taurus

Building An Application Part Number Brand ID Part Type SC 001 SIDSC Seat Cover SC 002 SIDSC Seat Cover Mfg Label Quantity Year Make Model Premium Leather 1 2009 Ford F-150 Standard Cloth 1 2009 Ford F-150

Building An Application Part Number Brand ID Part Type SC 001 SIDSC Seat Cover SC 002 SIDSC Seat Cover Mfg Label Premium Leather Quantity Position Year Make Model Body Type 1 1 Front 2009 Ford F-150 Standard Cab Pickup Crew Cab Pickup