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Voltmeter gauge
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Gauge measuring voltage, typically 8-16V
- gauges
- voltage
- meter
Equalization charge
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A process to balance battery cell voltages
- batteries
- maintenance
throttle valve
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
valve regulating engine air flow
- throttle
- valve
Starter
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that starts the engine of a vehicle
- engine
- component
Antenna
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that receives or transmits radio signals
- radio
- communication
- components
Temperature Sensor
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sensor that measures coolant temperature
- temperature
- sensor
Locking barb
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A mechanism to secure a connector
- connectors
- wiring
- electrical
Recuperation
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Process of converting braking energy into electrical energy
- recuperation
- energy
- braking
inhibitors
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
substances added to coolant to prevent corrosion
- coolant
- corrosion
Alternator
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy
- electrical
- charging
TSI
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Turbocharged Straight Injection, a fuel injection system
- engine
- fuel
25 hp
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Engine initially designed for Volksauto
- engine
- volksauto
Rectify
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
To convert alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC)
- electrical
- conversion
AUX-IN
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Multimedia socket for connecting external audio sources
- audio
- multimedia
Speedometer head
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The component that houses the speedometer gauge
- instrument
- speed
Breadcrumb
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A navigation aid showing the path to a document
- navigation
- interface
AFC system
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A system that controls fuel injection
- fuel
- injection
MIB
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Modular Infotainment Platform, a system for sharing components among vehicles
- infotainment
- platform
L-Jetronic
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of fuel injection system
- fuel
- system
Starter B-quality
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
High-quality starter for petrol engines
- starter
- engine
Crankcase
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The housing that contains the crankshaft and camshaft
- engine
- crankcase
thermostat housing
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a component that contains the thermostat
- cooling
- engine
pully
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a wheel with a grooved rim for holding a belt
- generator
- belts
Fuel hose
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Hose carrying fuel in a vehicle
- fuel
- hose