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Alternator mounting bolt
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A bolt that secures the alternator in place
- electrical
- alternator
Wiper interval relay
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Relay controlling the interval of the windshield wipers
- wipers
- electrical
electric choke
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a device that helps start a cold engine
- choke
- carburetor
High Voltage
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
high-voltage system in hybrid and electric vehicles
- electric
- safety
Starter cable
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A cable that connects the battery to the starter motor
- electrical
- starting
Voltage regulator
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that controls the voltage output of an alternator
- electrical
- regulation
Ground studs
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Metal studs that provide a grounding point for electrical components
- grounding
- ecu
Resistor Unit
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A unit that contains resistors to control the electrical current
- resistor
- unit
Shielded 6.3 mm spade connector
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of electrical connector with a 6.3 mm spade shape and shielding for protection
- connector
- electrical
Field coil
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A coil of wire that generates a magnetic field when energized
- electrical
- components
Electric exterior mirror
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A mirror on the outside of the vehicle
- exterior
- mirrors
Component Location
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The location of a component in a vehicle's electrical system.
- wiring
- diagram
Rear window defogger
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System to remove fog from rear window
- defog
- rear
- window
- electrical
Rear hatch wiper motor
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Electric motor powering the rear hatch wiper
- wipers
- motor
Alternator cable
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A cable that connects the alternator to the vehicle's electrical system
- alternator
- cable
Component ID
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A unique identifier for a component in a vehicle's electrical system.
- wiring
- diagram
Timed relay
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of relay that is activated for a set period of time
- relay
- electrical
Crimp connection
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of electrical connection made by compressing a wire
- crimp
- connection
- electrical
Wiring diagram
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A visual representation of an electrical system's components and connections
- wiring
- diagram
Wiring Harness
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Set of wires that carry power to accessories and engine, and provide grounding.
- wiring
- electric
Reversing light switch
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A reversing light switch is a component that controls the reversing lights.
- electrical
- lighting
Solid-state isolator
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that allows the alternator to charge multiple battery banks independently
- electrical
- batteries
- isolator
Input and Output Diagnosis
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Process of identifying and troubleshooting issues with electrical inputs and outputs
- vw
- diagnosis
Isolation relay
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that connects or disconnects a circuit to isolate it from other circuits
- electrical
- relay
- solenoid