The Vanagon Dictionary
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Main circuit interruption switch
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A switch that interrupts the main electrical circuit in case of an overload or fault
- switch
- fuse
Isolation relay
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that connects or disconnects a circuit to isolate it from other circuits
- electrical
- relay
- solenoid
SWITCHES
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Devices for controlling electrical circuits
- switches
- electrical
Relay
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
An electromagnetic switch that controls a circuit
- relay
- electrical
- starter
Fuse box
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Container holding multiple fuses for protecting electrical circuits
- fuses
- electrical
Glow Plug Relay
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Electrical relay for glow plug circuit
- diesel
- ignition
- relay
Ammeter
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that measures the current flowing through a circuit
- electrical
- measurement
- ammeter
points
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a component in the ignition system that opens and closes the circuit
- ignition
- electrical
External shunt
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that measures the current flowing through a circuit by creating a parallel path
- electrical
- measurement
- shunt
Coolant thermostat
VW Bus and camper partsEnglish · source definition
A temperature-responsive valve in a water-cooled engine's coolant circuit. It regulates coolant flow as the engine warms; the correct part and installation are engine-specific.
- engine
- water-cooled
- cooling
Radiator
VW Bus and camper partsEnglish · source definition
The front-mounted heat exchanger in a water-cooled Vanagon's engine-coolant circuit. It releases heat from circulating coolant to outside air. Air-cooled Type 2 buses do not use an engine-coolant radiator.
- engine
- water-cooled
- cooling
Engine water pump
VW Bus and camper partsEnglish · source definition
The belt-driven pump that circulates engine coolant through the water-cooled Vanagon engine and cooling circuit. It is different from the small electric pump used to deliver water to a camper sink.
- engine
- water-cooled
- cooling
Coolant expansion tank
VW Bus and camper partsEnglish · source definition
The pressurized tank in the water-cooled Vanagon cooling circuit that accommodates coolant expansion and provides a fill and bleed point. It is separate from the low-pressure coolant refill reservoir; the names are sometimes confused in parts listings.
- engine
- water-cooled
- cooling