The Vanagon Dictionary
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Floor brackets
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Brackets that attach to the floor of the vehicle
- brackets
- floor
Backdrive shaft
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Shaft that drives the differential in a vehicle
- differential
- syncro
- gearbox
Auriga
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A VW-based kitcar manufactured in Gainsville, Florida
- kitcar
- vw-based
- florida
ePDI Tool
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Electronic Pre-Delivery Inspection tool for vehicles
- pdi
- maintenance
- tool
Scan tool
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device used to diagnose and troubleshoot vehicle technical issues
- diagnosis
- helpline
Multi-Function Display
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Compact information unit displaying important vehicle information
- display
- information
- driver
Selector mechanism
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Mechanism for selecting gear or mode in a vehicle
- mechanism
- selector
VIN Scan
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A feature for scanning vehicle identification numbers
- vin
- scan
- information
Roll it
Community slangEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Slang term for driving a vehicle instead of repairing it
- slang
- advice
Selbststudienprogramm
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Self-instruction program, a guide for learning about vehicle maintenance
- maintenance
- technical
Repair panels
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Pre-fabricated panels for repairing vehicle body parts
- vanagon
- t25
- body
Jagdwagen
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Special model VW Syncro Doka for hunters and sportsmen
- vw
- syncro
- doka
Yaw Rate
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Measure of the vehicle's rotation around its vertical axis
- sensor
- yaw
Sealed beam bulb
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of bulb used in vehicle headlights
- lighting
- bulb
Floor covering
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Material used to cover the floor of a vehicle
- interior
- trim
Wheel studs
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Studs used to secure wheels to the vehicle
- wheels
- studs
- hardware
Reversing lights
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Lights that illuminate the area behind a vehicle when reversing
- lighting
- vanagon
High Voltage
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
high-voltage system in hybrid and electric vehicles
- electric
- safety
Volkswagen Technology
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Information about Volkswagen's technological features and innovations
- volkswagen
- technology
Wheel bolts
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Bolts used to secure wheels to the vehicle
- wheels
- bolts
- hardware
VTA Ticket
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A technical assistance ticket for vehicle repair
- maintenance
- ticket
- vta
PO
Community slangEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Abbreviation for Previous Owner, referring to the prior owner of a vehicle.
- abbreviation
- owner
Ambulance Step
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A cargo-area step standard on Ambulance vehicles
- ambulance
- step
- cargo
Networking Systems
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Systems that enable communication and data exchange between vehicle components
- vw
- communication