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Electrical wiring
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The system of wires and cables that distribute electrical power throughout the vehicle
- wiring
- electrical
Alternative Wiring Diagrams
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Optional diagrams for electrical system wiring
- wiring
- diagram
Wiring diagram
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A visual representation of an electrical system's components and connections
- wiring
- diagram
Pigtail
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Electrical connector or wiring harness branch
- wiring
- connectors
Alternator wiring loom
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A bundle of wires that connect to the alternator
- alternator
- wiring
- loom
Wiring Harness
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Set of wires that carry power to accessories and engine, and provide grounding.
- wiring
- electric
Electric harness
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A bundle of electrical wires and connectors
- wiring
- ecu
Locking barb
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A mechanism to secure a connector
- connectors
- wiring
- electrical
Wire thickness
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The diameter or cross-sectional area of an electrical wire
- wiring
- electrical
Ring terminal
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of electrical connector with a ring shape
- connectors
- wiring
- electrical
Fork terminal
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of electrical connector with a fork-like shape
- connectors
- wiring
- electrical
Spade connector
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of electrical connector with a flat, spade-like shape
- connectors
- wiring
- electrical
Material thickness
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The thickness of the material used to make an electrical component
- connectors
- wiring
- electrical
Component Location
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The location of a component in a vehicle's electrical system.
- wiring
- diagram
Component ID
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A unique identifier for a component in a vehicle's electrical system.
- wiring
- diagram
Sliding Window
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A graphical user interface element that opens automatically when certain IDs are tapped.
- ui
- ux
- wiring
Wire grommets
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Small rings or tubes that protect wires from damage when passing through holes or edges
- grommets
- wiring
Ignition wires
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Wires that carry the high-voltage spark from the ignition coil to the spark plugs
- ignition
- wiring
Shore-power inlet
VW Bus and camper partsEnglish · source definition
The exterior electrical inlet used to connect an equipped camper to campsite alternating-current power. Wiring, voltage, current rating, and supported appliances vary by market and model year.
- camper
- electrical
- exterior