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Throttle Switch
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A switch that controls the throttle valve in the fuel injection system
- throttle
- switch
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Stainless steel exhaust
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Type of exhaust system made from stainless steel, resistant to corrosion
- exhaust
- stainless
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Variable Intake Manifold
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A system that adjusts the intake manifold to optimize engine performance
- engine
- manifold
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Electronic Engine Management
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A system that coordinates engine parameters for economical and ecological operation
- engine
- management
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CAN data bus
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Vehicle networking system that allows electronic control units to communicate with each other
- electronics
- networking
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Hybrid High Voltage Safety
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Procedures and guidelines for safely working with high-voltage hybrid systems
- vw
- safety
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fuel pressure regulator
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A device that regulates the pressure of the fuel system
- fuel
- pressure
- regulator
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ring main
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A circular system of fuel lines that supplies fuel to the engine
- fuel
- ring
- engine
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PAG refrigerant oil
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
a type of oil used in refrigerant systems, compatible with R134a
- oil
- refrigerant
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Hybrid Drive
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
System combining two drive principles, such as TSI unit and electric motor
- engine
- fuel
- hybrid
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Electronic Stabilization Control
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A system that improves vehicle stability by controlling engine power and braking
- stabilization
- control
- esc
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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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Flexible exhaust pipes
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Pipes that can be bent or flexed to connect the exhaust system
- exhaust
- emissions
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Airbag Control Unit
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Computer system that controls the deployment of airbags in the event of a collision
- safety
- electronics
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Bleeding
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
The process of removing air or gas from a hydraulic system, such as the hydraulic valve lifter
- bleeding
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Mobile Phone Preparation
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A hands-free device for connecting mobile phones to the vehicle's sound system
- bluetooth
- handsfree
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Traction Control (ASR)
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A system that controls wheel slip and traction, also known as Anti-Slip Regulation
- traction
- control
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Auf-Zu
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A system for switching between the main gas tank and an emergency reserve
- gas
- gauge
- reserve
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Variable Vane Geometry
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A system that adjusts the turbocharger's vanes to optimize engine performance
- engine
- vane
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Digifant system
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Volkswagen’s electronic fuel-injection and engine-management system used in North American Vanagons from 1986 onward according to Gerry’s terminology FAQ. The archived FAQ distinguishes it from Digijet, which it associates with 1983.5–1985 Vanagons; Gerry’s technical bulletin index also lists Digifant topics for 1986–1991 models. Verify year, engine, and market before using system-specific parts or procedures.
- engine
- management
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oil cooler seal
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
a seal used to prevent leaks in an engine's oil cooler system
- vanagon
- engine
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Blower motor switch
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A switch that controls the blower motor in a vehicle's heating or cooling system
- switch
- blower
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Three-phase
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A type of electrical system that uses three alternating currents to generate a smoother flow of power
- electrical
- alternators
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Vacuum non return valve
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Valve that allows air to enter but not escape from a system
- engine
- vacuum
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