The Vanagon Dictionary

A cable that connects the battery to the starter motor

• electrical
• starting

sensor that regulates windscreen wiper speed based on rain intensity

• safety
• weather

Lever that controls throttle valve opening

• throttle
• valve

Phenomenon where signal reflections impair reception quality

• radio
• interference
• reception

Keyless locking and starting system, offering convenience and ease of use

• keyless
• locking
• starting

A brand of engine treatment containing PTFE

• engine
• treatment
• lubricant

Component that seals the joint between two engine components

• engine
• seal

Sensors that detect the severity and direction of a collision

• safety
• sensors

A type of electrical connector with a ring shape

• connectors
• wiring
• electrical

Device that regulates fuel pressure in the engine

• pressure
• regulator

A device that controls the voltage output of an alternator

• electrical
• regulation

Water-cooled engine used in some Volkswagen models

• engine
• wasserboxer

Collection of components that make up the crankshaft

• engine
• crankshaft

Metal studs that provide a grounding point for electrical components

• grounding
• ecu

A unit that contains resistors to control the electrical current

• resistor
• unit

Thin cylindrical components that line the engine block

• engine
• assembly

A component that pumps oil through an engine

• engine
• oil

A system that allows the vehicle to maintain a constant speed

• cruise
• control

Sensor that measures the angle of the steering wheel

• sensor
• steering

Type of belt that drives engine accessories

• engine
• accessories

The distance traveled by a piston in a vehicle's engine

• engine
• stroke

Idle Stabilizer, a system for stabilizing engine idle speed

• idle
• stabilizer

Carbon Dioxide, a measure of combustion efficiency in engines

• emissions
• combustion

Bearing that supports the crankshaft in the engine block

• engine
• bearing