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Results for “electrical”

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Voltage regulator
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A device that controls the voltage output of an alternator
- electrical
- regulation
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Ground studs
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Metal studs that provide a grounding point for electrical components
- grounding
- ecu
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Resistor Unit
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A unit that contains resistors to control the electrical current
- resistor
- unit
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Shielded 6.3 mm spade connector
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A type of electrical connector with a 6.3 mm spade shape and shielding for protection
- connector
- electrical
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Field coil
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A coil of wire that generates a magnetic field when energized
- electrical
- components
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electrolyte
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A chemical substance that facilitates the flow of electrical charge in a battery.
- battery
- chemistry
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Component Location
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
The location of a component in a vehicle's electrical system.
- wiring
- diagram
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Rear window defogger
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
System to remove fog from rear window
- defog
- rear
- window
- electrical
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Alternator cable
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A cable that connects the alternator to the vehicle's electrical system
- alternator
- cable
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Component ID
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A unique identifier for a component in a vehicle's electrical system.
- wiring
- diagram
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Timed relay
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A type of relay that is activated for a set period of time
- relay
- electrical
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Crimp connection
Tools and maintenance terminology
English · machine-assisted draft
A type of electrical connection made by compressing a wire
- crimp
- connection
- electrical
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Wiring diagram
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A visual representation of an electrical system's components and connections
- wiring
- diagram
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12 Volt Operation
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A mode of operation for the refrigerator using 12 volt electric power
- electrical
- 12v
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Reversing light switch
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A reversing light switch is a component that controls the reversing lights.
- electrical
- lighting
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Parasitic load
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
The energy consumed by a vehicle's electrical systems when the engine is off
- battery
- load
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Solid-state isolator
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A device that allows the alternator to charge multiple battery banks independently
- electrical
- batteries
- isolator
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Input and Output Diagnosis
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Process of identifying and troubleshooting issues with electrical inputs and outputs
- vw
- diagnosis
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Isolation relay
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A device that connects or disconnects a circuit to isolate it from other circuits
- electrical
- relay
- solenoid
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Active battery isolator
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A device that actively manages the charging and discharging of multiple battery banks
- electrical
- batteries
- isolator
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K-jetronic connector
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A K-jetronic connector is a type of connector used in fuel injection systems.
- electrical
- fuel
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External shunt
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A device that measures the current flowing through a circuit by creating a parallel path
- electrical
- measurement
- shunt
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Ignition coil
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Coil that generates the high voltage needed to create a spark in the engine's cylinders
- ignition
- electrical
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Main circuit interruption switch
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A switch that interrupts the main electrical circuit in case of an overload or fault
- switch
- fuse
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