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Multi-path interference
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Phenomenon where signal reflections impair reception quality
- radio
- interference
- reception
KESSY
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Keyless locking and starting system, offering convenience and ease of use
- keyless
- locking
- starting
Slick 50
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A brand of engine treatment containing PTFE
- engine
- treatment
- lubricant
Gasket
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component that seals the joint between two engine components
- engine
- seal
Crash sensors
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sensors that detect the severity and direction of a collision
- safety
- sensors
Ring terminal
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of electrical connector with a ring shape
- connectors
- wiring
- electrical
Pressure Regulator
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Device that regulates fuel pressure in the engine
- pressure
- regulator
Voltage regulator
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that controls the voltage output of an alternator
- electrical
- regulation
Wasserboxer engine
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Water-cooled engine used in some Volkswagen models
- engine
- wasserboxer
Crankshaft Assembly
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Collection of components that make up the crankshaft
- engine
- crankshaft
Ground studs
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Metal studs that provide a grounding point for electrical components
- grounding
- ecu
Resistor Unit
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A unit that contains resistors to control the electrical current
- resistor
- unit
Cylinder liners
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Thin cylindrical components that line the engine block
- engine
- assembly
Oil pump
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A component that pumps oil through an engine
- engine
- oil
Cruise Control
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A system that allows the vehicle to maintain a constant speed
- cruise
- control
Steering Angle Sensor
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sensor that measures the angle of the steering wheel
- sensor
- steering
V-belt
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of belt that drives engine accessories
- engine
- accessories
Stroke
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The distance traveled by a piston in a vehicle's engine
- engine
- stroke
Idle Stabilizer
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Idle Stabilizer, a system for stabilizing engine idle speed
- idle
- stabilizer
CO-2
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Carbon Dioxide, a measure of combustion efficiency in engines
- emissions
- combustion
Main bearing
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Bearing that supports the crankshaft in the engine block
- engine
- bearing
Cross-counts
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Number of times O2 sensor crosses rich/lean threshold
- emissions
- fuel
Field coil
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A coil of wire that generates a magnetic field when energized
- electrical
- components
Valve Guides
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The parts that support the valves in an engine
- engine
- valve