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manual transmission controls
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Components that control the manual transmission
- transmission
- manual
emission controls
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Systems that control the emission of pollutants
- emission
- exhaust
Accelerator Cable/Throttle Controls
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The components that control the engine's speed and acceleration.
- accelerator
- throttle
Relay
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
An electromagnetic switch that controls a circuit
- relay
- electrical
- starter
AFC system
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A system that controls fuel injection
- fuel
- injection
Solenoid
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
An electromagnetic device that controls the flow of electrical current
- starter
- component
Accelerator pedal
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Pedal that controls the throttle valve
- throttle
- linkage
Heater valve
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Valve that controls the flow of heat
- heating
- component
Heater control box
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component that controls the heater system
- heating
- control
Feet control system
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System that controls the foot-operated components
- control
- feet
Injection Valve
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Valve that controls fuel injection in an engine
- fuel
- injection
ECU
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
Electronic Control Unit. Generally refers to the 'computer' that controls the fuel injection system.
Throttle valve lever
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Lever that controls throttle valve opening
- throttle
- valve
Voltage regulator
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that controls the voltage output of an alternator
- electrical
- regulation
Control unit
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A unit that controls the engine's fuel injection system
- control
- unit
Ignition control unit
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component that controls the ignition system, regulating the spark timing
- ignition
- control
turnsignal/emergency flasher unit
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a unit that controls turn signals and emergency flashers
- turnsignal
- flasher
Vacuum switch
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that controls the flow of vacuum to the differential lock
- drivetrain
- component
Thermo-Time Switch
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A switch that controls the engine's temperature and timing
- thermo
- time
Reversing light switch
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A reversing light switch is a component that controls the reversing lights.
- electrical
- lighting
Throttle Switch
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A switch that controls the throttle valve in the fuel injection system
- throttle
- switch
Filter/Control Unit
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that filters and controls the air supply for painting
- air
- filter
- control
Airbag Control Unit
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Computer system that controls the deployment of airbags in the event of a collision
- safety
- electronics
Traction Control (ASR)
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A system that controls wheel slip and traction, also known as Anti-Slip Regulation
- traction
- control