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rotational angle sensor
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a sensor that detects changes in the vehicle's direction
- navigation
- sensor
aluminum corrosion
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
corrosion that occurs in aluminum parts, often accelerated by phosphates
- corrosion
- aluminum
Wrist pin
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A pin that connects a piston to a connecting rod
- engine
- piston
Distributor drive shaft
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Shaft that drives the distributor in the engine
- engine
- mechanical
Fender Premium Audio
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
High-end audio system developed exclusively for Volkswagen
- audio
- fender
- sound
Turbocharger
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that increases engine power by compressing air for combustion
- engine
- performance
- turbo
Pour point
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The lowest temperature at which an oil can still flow.
- oil
- temperature
Hazard light switch
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Switch for activating hazard lights in Vanagon/T25 models
- vanagon
- t25
- switch
Drain Valve
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Valve that allows water to drain from the air conditioning system
- ac
- vanagon
Engine carrier bar
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A structural component that supports the engine
- engine
- carrier
- bar
Fuel heater boot
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A protective covering for a fuel heater
- fuel
- heating
- components
40 hp
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Engine introduced in 1960 and 1961 for VW automobile line
- engine
- vw
VWoA Hydraulic fluid
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of hydraulic fluid recommended by Volkswagen
- hydraulic
- fluid
Rebuild Kit
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Set of parts needed to rebuild a component or system
- maintenance
- repair
Volkswagen Electrical Diagnosis
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Process of identifying and troubleshooting electrical issues in Volkswagen vehicles
- vw
- diagnosis
hydraulic lifter
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a component that helps to open and close engine valves
- engine
- lifter
Ultrasonic Motion Sensors
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sensors that use ultrasonic waves to detect motion or movement
- security
- alarm
Turn signal bulb
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Bulb used for turn signals in Vanagon/T25 models
- vanagon
- t25
- bulb
Transponder
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that transmits a code to the car's electronics to authorize engine start
- security
- key
Neoprene gasket
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of gasket made from neoprene, a synthetic rubber material
- gasket
- engine
Sulfated ash
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The amount of solid residue left after an oil is burned.
- oil
- ash
Continuous Damping Control
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System that continuously adjusts suspension damping for optimal ride comfort
- suspension
- damping
High beam
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Higher-intensity beam of a headlight, used for driving in low-light conditions
- lighting
- vanagon
Gel cell
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Battery design using gel-type electrolyte and lead-calcium plates
- batteries
- gel-cell