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Trim panel clips
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Small devices used to secure trim panels in place
- interior
- trim
Lockers
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device within a differential that couples both wheels for additional traction
- vw
- drivetrain
- traction
Turbocharger
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that increases engine power by compressing air for combustion
- engine
- performance
- turbo
Transponder
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that transmits a code to the car's electronics to authorize engine start
- security
- key
Vacuum switch
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that controls the flow of vacuum to the differential lock
- drivetrain
- component
Ultrasonic cleaner
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a device that uses high-frequency sound waves to clean surfaces
- cleaning
- radiator
MEDIA-IN
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A multimedia interface for connecting MP3 players, iPods, and external data memory devices.
- multimedia
- interface
Compressor
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that compresses air for use in painting and other applications
- air
- tool
- equipment
Electrical Power Consumption
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The amount of electrical power used by a device or system
- electrical
- power
- consumption
Adaptor
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device used to connect two tools or parts with different sizes or shapes
- tools
- maintenance
Cup holder
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device or container used to hold a cup or other beverage container
- interior
- accessory
Engine hoist
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device used to lift and support the engine during removal or installation
- engine
- hoist
Solid-state isolator
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that allows the alternator to charge multiple battery banks independently
- electrical
- batteries
- isolator
fuel pressure regulator
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that regulates the pressure of the fuel system
- fuel
- pressure
- regulator
fuel injector
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that sprays fuel into the engine's cylinders
- fuel
- injector
- engine
Digital test meter
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that measures various electrical parameters with high precision
- tool
- measurement
- digital
Isolation relay
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that connects or disconnects a circuit to isolate it from other circuits
- electrical
- relay
- solenoid
Active battery isolator
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that actively manages the charging and discharging of multiple battery banks
- electrical
- batteries
- isolator
Filter/Control Unit
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that filters and controls the air supply for painting
- air
- filter
- control
External shunt
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that measures the current flowing through a circuit by creating a parallel path
- electrical
- measurement
- shunt
Mobile Phone Preparation
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A hands-free device for connecting mobile phones to the vehicle's sound system
- bluetooth
- handsfree
Transmission jack adapter
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that adapts a floor jack to support the transmission
- transmission
- jack
- adapter
VACUUM LIMITER HIGH ALTITUDE
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Device limiting vacuum in engine at high altitude
- vacuum
- limiter
- high
- altitude
Fluid recovery vessel
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device used to recover fluids, such as coolant, from a system.
- fluid
- recovery
- vessel