The Vanagon Dictionary
Get to know your Volkswagen.
Look up Vanagon, EuroVan and Volkswagen Bus terms, then follow the definitions to their sources.
About the Dictionary and its data
Definitions and source records come from the shared Dictionary, which remains available at dictionary.vanagon.com.
API and data detailsResults for “electrical”
252 public entries · page 1 of 11
Electrical wiring
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The system of wires and cables that distribute electrical power throughout the vehicle
- wiring
- electrical
Generator
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Electrical device that converts rotational movement to electrical energy
- electrical
- energy
- crankshaft
Electrical Power Consumption
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The amount of electrical power used by a device or system
- electrical
- power
- consumption
Dynamo
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of electrical generator
- alternator
- electrical
SWITCHES
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Devices for controlling electrical circuits
- switches
- electrical
BATTERY
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Device for storing electrical energy
- battery
- electrical
Terminal Designations
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Standardized labels for electrical connections
- electrical
- terminology
Volkswagen Electrical Diagnosis
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Process of identifying and troubleshooting electrical issues in Volkswagen vehicles
- vw
- diagnosis
Alternator
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy
- electrical
- charging
Stator
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A stationary component of an alternator that generates electrical current
- electrical
- components
Fuse box
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Container holding multiple fuses for protecting electrical circuits
- fuses
- electrical
Suppressor connectors
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Connectors that suppress electrical noise in the ignition system
- ignition
- 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
Battery cable
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A cable that connects the battery to the vehicle's electrical system
- battery
- cable
- electrical
Pigtail
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Electrical connector or wiring harness branch
- wiring
- connectors
COMBI-RELAY
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Relay combining multiple electrical functions
- combi
- relay
LIGHTING
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System for providing light for a vehicle
- lighting
- electrical
Relay
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
An electromagnetic switch that controls a circuit
- relay
- electrical
- starter
ground cable
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
cable connecting battery to vehicle chassis
- battery
- electrical
Schematic
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A detailed diagram of a system or component
- electrical
- diagrams