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Heater control box
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component that controls the heater system
- heating
- control
Engine Control Module
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Module controlling engine functions
- engine
- module
- control
Feet control system
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System that controls the foot-operated components
- control
- feet
Traction Control
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A system that improves safety and comfort by controlling wheel spin
- traction
- control
- asr
Control unit
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A unit that controls the engine's fuel injection system
- control
- unit
Ignition control unit
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component that controls the ignition system, regulating the spark timing
- ignition
- control
Electronic Stabilization Control
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A system that improves vehicle stability by controlling engine power and braking
- stabilization
- control
- esc
Filter/Control Unit
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that filters and controls the air supply for painting
- air
- filter
- control
Hall control unit
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Electronic control unit that uses Hall effect sensors to regulate engine functions
- electronic
- control
Traction Control (ASR)
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A system that controls wheel slip and traction, also known as Anti-Slip Regulation
- traction
- control
manual transmission controls
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Components that control the manual transmission
- transmission
- manual
Radio remote control
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a device for controlling central locking remotely
- convenience
- security
emission controls
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Systems that control the emission of pollutants
- emission
- exhaust
Control Modules
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Electronic control units that manage various vehicle systems
- electronics
- diagnostics
- modules
Cruise Control
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A system that allows the vehicle to maintain a constant speed
- cruise
- control
Accelerator Cable/Throttle Controls
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The components that control the engine's speed and acceleration.
- accelerator
- throttle
Airbag Control Unit
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Computer system that controls the deployment of airbags in the event of a collision
- safety
- electronics
Engine Control Unit
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Computer that controls the engine's functions, such as fuel injection and ignition timing
- ecu
- engine
Snubber
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component that helps control the movement of a system
- snubber
- control
Heating, Air Conditioning and Climate Control
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Systems that control the temperature and air quality inside the vehicle
- vw
- comfort
Heater control
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A system that regulates the heater's operation
- heater
- climate
ECU
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
Electronic Control Unit. Generally refers to the 'computer' that controls the fuel injection system.
Hill Descent Assist
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Function allowing safe, controlled driving down slopes
- drivetrain
- safety
- control
mechatronics module
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A module that combines electronic and mechanical components to control the gearbox
- electronics
- control