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A cover that fits over the exhaust outlet to protect it from debris

• exhaust
• accessories

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Component that seals the joint between two engine components to prevent oil leakage

• engine
• seal

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System that sprays water or cleaning fluid onto headlight glass for improved visibility.

• lighting
• safety

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A system that coordinates engine parameters for economical and ecological operation

• engine
• management

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A type of contaminant that can clog radiator tubes, possibly related to corrosion

• corrosion
• contaminant

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A camshaft developed by Volkswagen with a specific grind pattern

• g-grind
• camshaft

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A seal used to prevent leaks in the distributor of a petrol engine

• ignition
• seal

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A device that allows the alternator to charge multiple battery banks independently

• electrical
• batteries
• isolator

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Vehicle networking system that allows electronic control units to communicate with each other

• electronics
• networking

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Process of identifying and troubleshooting issues with electrical inputs and outputs

• vw
• diagnosis

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Hoses carrying fuel to the fuel injectors in a vehicle

• fuel
• injection
• hoses

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Shut-off and reserve valve located on VWs produced without fuel gauges

• fuel
• valve
• reserve

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A device that regulates the pressure of the fuel system

• fuel
• pressure
• regulator

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A seal that prevents oil from leaking out of the crankcase

• engine
• seal

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A device that sprays fuel into the engine's cylinders

• fuel
• injector
• engine

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Spring used to secure temperature sensor in place

• engine
• sensor
• spring

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A circular system of fuel lines that supplies fuel to the engine

• fuel
• ring
• engine

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Switch that detects when the engine is decelerating or idling

• deceleration
• idle
• switch

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Idle speed, the speed of an engine when it is not under load

• idle
• speed

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The sequence in which the spark plugs fire in a multi-cylinder engine

• ignition
• engine

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Sensor measuring oxygen levels in exhaust, with connector

• oxygen
• sensor
• connector

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Electrical switches that monitor and control oil pressure in the engine

• engine
• oil

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Small rings or tubes that protect wires from damage when passing through holes or edges

• grommets
• wiring

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Electrodes that produce a spark to ignite fuel in an engine

• engine
• ignition