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Results for “electrical”

252 public entries · page 9 of 11

Constant current charger
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A type of battery charger that maintains a constant current
- battery
- charger
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Alternator wiring loom
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A bundle of wires that connect to the alternator
- alternator
- wiring
- loom
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Thermoil
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Type of low-maintenance battery using oil to reduce acid mist and out-gassing
- batteries
- thermoil
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mechatronics module
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A module that combines electronic and mechanical components to control the gearbox
- electronics
- control
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rotational angle sensor
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
a sensor that detects changes in the vehicle's direction
- navigation
- sensor
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Hazard light switch
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Switch for activating hazard lights in Vanagon/T25 models
- vanagon
- t25
- switch
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Ignition control unit
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Component that controls the ignition system, regulating the spark timing
- ignition
- control
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Area View
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
System providing live images from around the vehicle to assist the driver
- camera
- safety
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Forward Collision Warning
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
System that warns driver of potential front-end collision
- safety
- warning
- collision
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Radio Data System (RDS)
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
system that transmits digital signals with radio broadcasts
- radio
- technology
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Ultrasonic Motion Sensors
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Sensors that use ultrasonic waves to detect motion or movement
- security
- alarm
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Turn signal bulb
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Bulb used for turn signals in Vanagon/T25 models
- vanagon
- t25
- bulb
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Speed-Dependent Power Steering
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
System that adjusts power steering based on vehicle speed
- steering
- power
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Transponder
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A device that transmits a code to the car's electronics to authorize engine start
- security
- key
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High beam
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Higher-intensity beam of a headlight, used for driving in low-light conditions
- lighting
- vanagon
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Gel cell
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Battery design using gel-type electrolyte and lead-calcium plates
- batteries
- gel-cell
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State-of-charge
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
The level of charge in a battery, expressed as a percentage
- batteries
- maintenance
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Cornering Light
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Dynamic cornering light, a swiveling bi-xenon system that follows steering wheel movements
- lighting
- safety
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Deep Cycle Battery
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A type of battery designed for prolonged discharges at lower amperage
- battery
- type
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Digital Multimeter
Tools and maintenance terminology
English · machine-assisted draft
Digital Multimeter, a tool for measuring electrical properties, including fuel mixture
- measurement
- diagnostics
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Plug wire connector
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A connector that attaches to a spark plug wire
- engine
- electrical
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Warning Horn
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A horn that sounds to warn others of a potential threat or hazard
- security
- alarm
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turnsignal/emergency flasher unit
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
a unit that controls turn signals and emergency flashers
- turnsignal
- flasher
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Ignition wire kit
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Set of ignition wires and components for replacement or upgrade
- ignition
- wires
- kit
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