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252 public entries · page 8 of 11

Steering Angle Sensor
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Sensor that measures the angle of the steering wheel
- sensor
- steering
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Electronic Immobilizer
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A device that prevents a vehicle from being started without authorization
- security
- alarm
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Tilt Sensors
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Sensors that detect changes in a vehicle's position or orientation
- security
- alarm
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Xenon Headlights
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Headlights that use xenon gas to produce a bright, white light
- lighting
- xenon
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Deep discharge
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A condition where a battery is completely drained of its charge
- battery
- discharge
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Passive sensors
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Sensors that do not require an external power source to operate
- sensors
- passive
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H4 headlight unit
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Type of headlight unit that uses an H4 bulb
- lighting
- vanagon
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Ignition switch
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Switch that activates the ignition system, allowing the engine to start
- ignition
- switch
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Inline fuse holder
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Holder for inline fuses, typically with a fuse included
- fuse
- holder
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Pressure Sensors
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Sensors that detect changes in air pressure to detect collisions
- safety
- sensor
- collision
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Dashboard instrument lighting bulbs
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Bulbs that light up the dashboard instruments
- bulbs
- dashboard
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Rear hatch wiper motor
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Electric motor powering the rear hatch wiper
- wipers
- motor
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Digital Sound Processing (DSP)
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
technology that enhances in-car audio experience
- audio
- sound
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Anti-Theft Alarm System
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A system that provides protection against vehicle theft
- security
- alarm
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Trip odometer
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A device that measures the distance traveled since it was last reset
- odometer
- instrument
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Interior Monitoring
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A feature that monitors the interior of a vehicle for potential threats
- security
- alarm
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Traction Control
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A system that improves safety and comfort by controlling wheel spin
- traction
- control
- asr
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Absorbed electrolyte
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Type of deep-cycle battery using absorbed electrolyte and recombinant technology
- batteries
- absorbed-electrolyte
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High beam lights
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
The lights used for high beam illumination in a vehicle
- lighting
- highbeam
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Tapered current charger
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A type of battery charger that gradually reduces the current
- battery
- charger
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Dynaudio Sound System
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
High-quality sound system with digital signal processing technology
- audio
- sound
- speakers
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Rear Traffic Alert
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
System warning of moving objects behind the vehicle while reversing
- safety
- warning
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points
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
a component in the ignition system that opens and closes the circuit
- ignition
- electrical
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Volkswagen Scan Tools
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Specialized software and hardware for diagnosing and troubleshooting Volkswagen vehicles
- vw
- diagnosis
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