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Individual Component Image
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Visual representation of a single vehicle component
- component
- image
Coil
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component that generates the high voltage needed for the ignition system
- ignition
- coil
Temperature Sensor Coolant
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A sensor that measures coolant temperature
- temperature
- sensor
- coolant
Coolant expansion tank
VW Bus and camper partsEnglish · source definition
The pressurized tank in the water-cooled Vanagon cooling circuit that accommodates coolant expansion and provides a fill and bleed point. It is separate from the low-pressure coolant refill reservoir; the names are sometimes confused in parts listings.
- engine
- water-cooled
- cooling
Spade connector
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of electrical connector with a flat, spade-like shape
- connectors
- wiring
- electrical
powder coated
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A process of applying a protective coating using powdered paint
- coating
- protection
- finish
Coil Spring
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of spring that stores energy in a coiled shape
- spring
- coil
Coolant Level Sensor
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sensor that monitors the coolant level in the engine
- engine
- vanagon
coolant level warning switch
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
switch warning of low coolant level
- coolant
- switch
mechatronics module
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A module that combines electronic and mechanical components to control the gearbox
- electronics
- control
aeration
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
the process of introducing air into the coolant, which can accelerate corrosion
- coolant
- corrosion
aluminum corrosion
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
corrosion that occurs in aluminum parts, often accelerated by phosphates
- corrosion
- aluminum
Control unit
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A unit that controls the engine's fuel injection system
- control
- unit
Corrosion Protection
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Coatings or treatments that prevent or reduce corrosion on vehicle surfaces
- rust
- protection
Forward Collision Warning
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System that warns driver of potential front-end collision
- safety
- warning
- collision
Coolant temperature switch
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Switch that monitors the coolant temperature in the engine and activates the auxiliary water pump
- coolant
- temperature
- switch
Coolant refill reservoir
VW Bus and camper partsEnglish · source definition
The accessible coolant container used to replenish the water-cooled Vanagon system as coolant moves between the pressurized expansion tank and the reservoir. It is not the pressurized expansion tank itself; verify the part by the vehicle's cooling-system layout.
- engine
- water-cooled
- cooling
Coolant pipe thermal switch
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Thermal switch that monitors the temperature of the coolant pipe in Waterboxer engines
- coolant
- pipe
- thermal
- switch
Inorganic salts
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Salts that do not contain carbon, often used in cooling system inhibitors
- chemistry
- cooling
Cold Start Valve
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Valve that helps start the engine in cold temperatures
- fuel
- cold
Car cover
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Universal cover for all Vanagon models, including high roof and campers
- vanagon
- cover
- accessories
Conductivity
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The ability of a material to conduct electricity
- electricity
- chemistry
Coolant
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A liquid used to regulate engine temperature
- engine
- maintenance
Oil cooler
VW Bus and camper partsEnglish · source definition
A heat exchanger that removes heat from engine oil. Air-cooled Type 2 engines use an oil cooler in the engine cooling assembly; design and mounting vary by engine. It is distinct from a Vanagon coolant radiator.
- engine
- air-cooled
- cooling