The Vanagon Dictionary
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Infomedia
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A database or system providing information on vehicles
- information
- database
Radio Data System (RDS)
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
system that transmits digital signals with radio broadcasts
- radio
- technology
CAN data bus
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Vehicle networking system that allows electronic control units to communicate with each other
- electronics
- networking
DAB
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Digital Audio Broadcasting system that receives audio and additional data signals
- radio
- audio
- broadcasting
Networking Systems
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Systems that enable communication and data exchange between vehicle components
- vw
- communication
Maintenance information
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Data and guidance for maintaining vehicles and equipment
- maintenance
- information
- resource
MEDIA-IN
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A multimedia interface for connecting MP3 players, iPods, and external data memory devices.
- multimedia
- interface
Scan tool information
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Data and guidance for using scan tools to diagnose vehicle issues
- diagnostics
- information
- resource
Camper model
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
In Gerry’s preserved FAQ alignment article, “Camper model” refers to the heavier Vanagon Syncro camper configuration, with separate alignment values from lighter non-camper vehicles. A Gerry discussion on 15 October 2003 about the “official” Syncro alignment specs quotes the chart for 1986–1991 Syncro campers with dual batteries up front; a 1999 thread separately asks about an almost-empty 1986 Syncro. These historical sources show why the exact load and configuration matter, not a current alignment specification. Use service data for the specific vehicle.
- model
- variant