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Electronic Accelerator
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sensor-based accelerator pedal for engine management
- engine
- management
Silencer
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A component that reduces noise in an exhaust system
- exhaust
- stainless
Oil pressure gauge
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Instrument that measures oil pressure
- engine
- lubrication
Electromechanical Power Steering
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Speed-sensitive electrical power-assisted steering system
- steering
- convenience
Cigarette lighter
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that provides a flame for lighting cigarettes
- accessory
- electrical
Trigger wheel
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A wheel that triggers the ignition system
- ignition
- engine
Glow Plug Relay
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Electrical relay for glow plug circuit
- diesel
- ignition
- relay
Ground strap
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A strap that provides a grounding connection between components
- electrical
- grounding
Engine Control Module
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Module controlling engine functions
- engine
- module
- control
Self-discharge
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The loss of charge in a battery over time
- batteries
- storage
Accelerator linkagelcable
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Cable connecting accelerator pedal to throttle valve
- throttle
- transmission
ESC
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
electronic stabilization control, a system that improves vehicle safety and stability
- safety
- stability
Blower-fan
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Fan that blows air for heating or cooling
- blower
- fan
- electrical
Fuel Supply
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System that provides fuel to the engine
- fuel
- engine
Ammeter
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that measures the current flowing through a circuit
- electrical
- measurement
- ammeter
Operational safety
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Achieved through logical arrangement of control stalks and switches
- usability
- safety
Tailpipe
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The final section of an exhaust system, expelling gases
- exhaust
- stainless
Throttle Body
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component that regulates airflow into the engine
- vanagon
- digijet
Bayonet
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of turn signal bulb base in Vanagon/T25 models
- vanagon
- t25
- type
Dual/Aux Battery
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A secondary battery installation in a vehicle
- battery
- electrical
Reflectors
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Glass or plastic items that reflect light when hit by headlights
- lighting
- safety
Lateral Acceleration Sensor
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sensor measuring lateral acceleration for electronic stabilization
- sensor
- stabilization
Ignition wire separators
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Components that separate and organize ignition wires
- ignition
- wires
Fuel Pump
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Pump that supplies fuel to the engine
- fuel
- pump