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Injection Valve Seal
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A seal for the injection valve
- fuel
- seal
Acoustic Alarm
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of alarm that produces a sound when triggered
- security
- alarm
sports suspension
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a suspension system designed for improved handling and performance
- suspension
- performance
MIB I
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
First generation of the Modular Infotainment Platform, launched in 2015
- infotainment
- generation
Coolant Loop
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A critical cooling system component around the engine compartment
- engine
- cooling
electric choke
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a device that helps start a cold engine
- choke
- carburetor
Yaw Rate
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Measure of the vehicle's rotation around its vertical axis
- sensor
- yaw
Sealed beam bulb
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of bulb used in vehicle headlights
- lighting
- bulb
Circlip
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of retaining ring used to secure the piston pin
- engine
- piston
Piston
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A moving part that transfers force in a reciprocating motion.
- engine
- piston
Exhaust manifold
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component that collects exhaust gases from engine cylinders
- exhaust
- engine
Transport Mode
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Mode for vehicle transportation, requiring specific procedures to exit
- vehicle
- mode
- odis
Lifter
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A component that lifts the valves in an engine.
- engine
- valve
HBA
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Hydraulic Brake Assist system, providing full braking power in emergency situations.
- braking
- safety
Oil pressure warning light
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Light that indicates low oil pressure
- warning
- light
Flooded cell
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Battery design using liquid electrolyte and lead-antimony plates
- batteries
- flooded-cell
Reversing lights
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Lights that illuminate the area behind a vehicle when reversing
- lighting
- vanagon
five-speed gearbox
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a transmission system with five forward gears
- gearbox
- transmission
Injection Valve
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Valve that controls fuel injection in an engine
- fuel
- injection
Oil pump housing
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Casing that contains the oil pump
- engine
- lubrication
Oxidizing Catalytic Converter
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Device reducing emissions by converting pollutants
- emissions
- engine
Starter cable
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A cable that connects the battery to the starter motor
- electrical
- starting
ECU
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
Electronic Control Unit. Generally refers to the 'computer' that controls the fuel injection system.
rain sensor
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
sensor that regulates windscreen wiper speed based on rain intensity
- safety
- weather