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Voltage
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Electric potential or potential difference expressed in volts.
- electric
- potential
temp sensor
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a device to measure temperature
- temp
- sensor
- radiator
Speedo cable
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Cable connecting speedometer to transmission
- vanagon
- t25
- speedometer
Hall generator
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component generating signal for ignition timing
- ignition
- electrical
TDI
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Direct injection diesel engine with turbocharger
- diesel
- engine
Relay lever
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Lever that activates a relay switch
- switching
- actuation
deep-cycle
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Battery type for frequent discharge and recharge
- batteries
- camper
Electric harness
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A bundle of electrical wires and connectors
- wiring
- ecu
Tachometer
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Instrument that measures engine speed in revolutions per minute
- instrument
- gauge
Voltmeter gauge
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Gauge measuring voltage, typically 8-16V
- gauges
- voltage
- meter
Equalization charge
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A process to balance battery cell voltages
- batteries
- maintenance
throttle valve
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
valve regulating engine air flow
- throttle
- valve
Starter
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that starts the engine of a vehicle
- engine
- component
Antenna
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that receives or transmits radio signals
- radio
- communication
- components
Temperature Sensor
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sensor that measures coolant temperature
- temperature
- sensor
EBD
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Electronic system regulating braking power at rear wheels
- braking
- safety
ODIS
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Volkswagen's diagnostic and repair information system
- diagnostic
- tool
Locking barb
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A mechanism to secure a connector
- connectors
- wiring
- electrical
Recuperation
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Process of converting braking energy into electrical energy
- recuperation
- energy
- braking
inhibitors
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
substances added to coolant to prevent corrosion
- coolant
- corrosion
Alternator
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy
- electrical
- charging
25 hp
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Engine initially designed for Volksauto
- engine
- volksauto
Rectify
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
To convert alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC)
- electrical
- conversion
AUX-IN
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Multimedia socket for connecting external audio sources
- audio
- multimedia