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Resistor Unit
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A unit that contains resistors to control the electrical current
- resistor
- unit
Control unit
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A unit that controls the engine's fuel injection system
- control
- unit
H4 headlight unit
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of headlight unit that uses an H4 bulb
- lighting
- vanagon
exchange units
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Pre-assembled units that can be swapped with faulty ones
- maintenance
- parts
turnsignal/emergency flasher unit
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a unit that controls turn signals and emergency flashers
- turnsignal
- flasher
Hall control unit
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Electronic control unit that uses Hall effect sensors to regulate engine functions
- electronic
- control
sedan units
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a type of CV joint used in sedans
- cv
- joint
Ignition control unit
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component that controls the ignition system, regulating the spark timing
- ignition
- control
Filter/Control Unit
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that filters and controls the air supply for painting
- air
- filter
- control
Airbag Control Unit
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Computer system that controls the deployment of airbags in the event of a collision
- safety
- electronics
Fuel Gauge Sending Unit
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component that sends fuel level information to the fuel gauge
- fuel
- gauge
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
Fuel tank sender unit
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that measures the fuel level in a vehicle's fuel tank
- fuel
- tank
- sensor
Amp-hours
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Unit of measurement for battery capacity
- batteries
- capacity
Additional heater
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Supplemental heating unit for passenger area
- heating
- accessory
Winnebago or Winnie
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
An RV manufacturer chosen by VW to convert basic EuroVans into full camper units for sale within the United States. Winnebago also manufactures the Rialta from the standard EuroVan body.
Navigation System
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Electronic unit helping users find their desired destination
- navigation
- electronic
- destination
Control Modules
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Electronic control units that manage various vehicle systems
- electronics
- diagnostics
- modules
Multi-Function Display
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Compact information unit displaying important vehicle information
- display
- information
- driver
ECU
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
Electronic Control Unit. Generally refers to the 'computer' that controls the fuel injection system.
CFM
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Cubic feet per minute, a unit of measurement for air flow
- air
- flow
- measurement
PSI
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Pounds per square inch, a unit of measurement for air pressure
- air
- pressure
- measurement
CAN data bus
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Vehicle networking system that allows electronic control units to communicate with each other
- electronics
- networking
Hybrid Drive
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System combining two drive principles, such as TSI unit and electric motor
- engine
- fuel
- hybrid