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Thermoil
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of low-maintenance battery using oil to reduce acid mist and out-gassing
- batteries
- thermoil
mechatronics module
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A module that combines electronic and mechanical components to control the gearbox
- electronics
- control
rotational angle sensor
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a sensor that detects changes in the vehicle's direction
- navigation
- sensor
Hazard light switch
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Switch for activating hazard lights in Vanagon/T25 models
- vanagon
- t25
- switch
Ignition control unit
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component that controls the ignition system, regulating the spark timing
- ignition
- control
Area View
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System providing live images from around the vehicle to assist the driver
- camera
- safety
Forward Collision Warning
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System that warns driver of potential front-end collision
- safety
- warning
- collision
Radio Data System (RDS)
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
system that transmits digital signals with radio broadcasts
- radio
- technology
Ultrasonic Motion Sensors
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sensors that use ultrasonic waves to detect motion or movement
- security
- alarm
Turn signal bulb
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Bulb used for turn signals in Vanagon/T25 models
- vanagon
- t25
- bulb
Camper water pump
VW Bus and camper partsEnglish · source definition
The small electric pump that moves water from an onboard camper tank to the sink faucet when the tank-water mode is selected. It is separate from the engine's coolant-circulation pump.
- camper
- water-system
- electrical
Speed-Dependent Power Steering
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System that adjusts power steering based on vehicle speed
- steering
- power
Transponder
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that transmits a code to the car's electronics to authorize engine start
- security
- key
High beam
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Higher-intensity beam of a headlight, used for driving in low-light conditions
- lighting
- vanagon
Gel cell
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Battery design using gel-type electrolyte and lead-calcium plates
- batteries
- gel-cell
Cornering Light
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Dynamic cornering light, a swiveling bi-xenon system that follows steering wheel movements
- lighting
- safety
Digital Multimeter
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Digital Multimeter, a tool for measuring electrical properties, including fuel mixture
- measurement
- diagnostics
Plug wire connector
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A connector that attaches to a spark plug wire
- engine
- electrical
Warning Horn
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A horn that sounds to warn others of a potential threat or hazard
- security
- alarm
turnsignal/emergency flasher unit
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a unit that controls turn signals and emergency flashers
- turnsignal
- flasher
Ignition wire kit
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Set of ignition wires and components for replacement or upgrade
- ignition
- wires
- kit
Guided Fault Finding
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A diagnostic process that guides the user through fault finding
- diagnosis
- fault
- guided
Hazard Warning Lights
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Lights that flash to warn other drivers of a potential hazard
- lighting
- safety
Brake Energy Regeneration
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System that captures and converts brake energy into electrical energy
- brakes
- regeneration