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Results for “Systems”

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mechatronics module
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A module that combines electronic and mechanical components to control the gearbox
- electronics
- control
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aeration
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
the process of introducing air into the coolant, which can accelerate corrosion
- coolant
- corrosion
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rotational angle sensor
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
a sensor that detects changes in the vehicle's direction
- navigation
- sensor
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aluminum corrosion
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
corrosion that occurs in aluminum parts, often accelerated by phosphates
- corrosion
- aluminum
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Wrist pin
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A pin that connects a piston to a connecting rod
- engine
- piston
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Distributor drive shaft
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Shaft that drives the distributor in the engine
- engine
- mechanical
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Turbocharger
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A device that increases engine power by compressing air for combustion
- engine
- performance
- turbo
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Pour point
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
The lowest temperature at which an oil can still flow.
- oil
- temperature
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Control unit
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A unit that controls the engine's fuel injection system
- control
- unit
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diesel particulate filter
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
system for removing diesel soot from exhaust gases
- exhaust
- emissions
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Hazard light switch
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Switch for activating hazard lights in Vanagon/T25 models
- vanagon
- t25
- switch
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Ignition control unit
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Component that controls the ignition system, regulating the spark timing
- ignition
- control
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Area View
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
System providing live images from around the vehicle to assist the driver
- camera
- safety
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Forward Collision Warning
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
System that warns driver of potential front-end collision
- safety
- warning
- collision
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Engine carrier bar
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A structural component that supports the engine
- engine
- carrier
- bar
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Fuel heater boot
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A protective covering for a fuel heater
- fuel
- heating
- components
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40 hp
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Engine introduced in 1960 and 1961 for VW automobile line
- engine
- vw
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VWoA Hydraulic fluid
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A type of hydraulic fluid recommended by Volkswagen
- hydraulic
- fluid
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Volkswagen Electrical Diagnosis
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Process of identifying and troubleshooting electrical issues in Volkswagen vehicles
- vw
- diagnosis
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Radio Data System (RDS)
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
system that transmits digital signals with radio broadcasts
- radio
- technology
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hydraulic lifter
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
a component that helps to open and close engine valves
- engine
- lifter
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Ultrasonic Motion Sensors
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Sensors that use ultrasonic waves to detect motion or movement
- security
- alarm
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Turn signal bulb
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Bulb used for turn signals in Vanagon/T25 models
- vanagon
- t25
- bulb
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Speed-Dependent Power Steering
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
System that adjusts power steering based on vehicle speed
- steering
- power
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