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Academy Concierge
Community slangEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Personalized support service for Volkswagen academy
- academy
- concierge
- support
Acceleration Sensors
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sensors that measure acceleration to detect collisions
- safety
- sensor
- collision
accelerator cable
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Cable that connects the accelerator pedal to the engine, requiring modification for Porsche engine installation.
- accelerator
- cable
Accelerator Cable/Throttle Controls
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The components that control the engine's speed and acceleration.
- accelerator
- throttle
Accelerator linkagelcable
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Cable connecting accelerator pedal to throttle valve
- throttle
- transmission
Accelerator pedal
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Pedal that controls the throttle valve
- throttle
- linkage
Acoustic Alarm
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of alarm that produces a sound when triggered
- security
- alarm
Acryliseal
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of paint sealant used for coating surfaces
- paint
- coating
Active battery isolator
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that actively manages the charging and discharging of multiple battery banks
- electrical
- batteries
- isolator
Active Return
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Convenience and safety feature of electromechanical power steering
- steering
- safety
Active sensors
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sensors that require an external power source to operate
- sensors
- active
Adaptive chassis control (DCC)
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a system that adjusts the vehicle's suspension and steering for optimal performance
- suspension
- damping
- steering
Adaptor
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device used to connect two tools or parts with different sizes or shapes
- tools
- maintenance
AdBlue
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a synthetic urea solution used to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions
- emissions
- exhaust
- urea
Additional heater
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Supplemental heating unit for passenger area
- heating
- accessory
Additive package
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A combination of additives used to enhance the performance and protection of an oil.
- oil
- additives
Adventure
Camper equipmentEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Adventurewagen was a Fort Bragg, California conversion builder, not a Volkswagen model or Transporter generation. In a December 1998 Gerry thread about camper conversions, a contributor describes its high-roof conversion as common on the U.S. West Coast and distinguishes that fixed high roof from pop-top layouts. A 2001 thread also identifies Adventurewagen as a maker of Vanagon high-top conversions. Roof, interior, and equipment vary by build and vehicle year.
- camper
- conversion
aeration
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
the process of introducing air into the coolant, which can accelerate corrosion
- coolant
- corrosion
Aero Wipers
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Windshield wipers designed for reduced noise and improved performance at high speeds
- wipers
- windshield
Aerodynamic brick
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a colloquialism for a vehicle with poor aerodynamics
- vanagon
- aerodynamics
Aerodynamics
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
the study of the interaction between air and a vehicle's body, affecting performance and efficiency
- drag
- airflow
- design
AFC system
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A system that controls fuel injection
- fuel
- injection
AFM
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
Air Flow Meter. the silver box next to the air cleaner box on the fuel injection model buses . it measured the volume of air entering the intake system, and allowed the computer to adjust the amount of gasoline required.
aiming screws
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
screws that adjust the headlight beam
- headlight
- interior