The Vanagon Dictionary

A device that controls the voltage output of an alternator

• electrical
• regulation

Metal studs that provide a grounding point for electrical components

• grounding
• ecu

A unit that contains resistors to control the electrical current

• resistor
• unit

A type of electrical connector with a 6.3 mm spade shape and shielding for protection

• connector
• electrical

A coil of wire that generates a magnetic field when energized

• electrical
• components

A chemical substance that facilitates the flow of electrical charge in a battery.

• battery
• chemistry

The location of a component in a vehicle's electrical system.

• wiring
• diagram

System to remove fog from rear window

• defog
• rear
• window
• electrical

A cable that connects the alternator to the vehicle's electrical system

• alternator
• cable

A unique identifier for a component in a vehicle's electrical system.

• wiring
• diagram

A type of relay that is activated for a set period of time

• relay
• electrical

A type of electrical connection made by compressing a wire

• crimp
• connection
• electrical

A visual representation of an electrical system's components and connections

• wiring
• diagram

A mode of operation for the refrigerator using 12 volt electric power

• electrical
• 12v

A reversing light switch is a component that controls the reversing lights.

• electrical
• lighting

The energy consumed by a vehicle's electrical systems when the engine is off

• battery
• load

A device that allows the alternator to charge multiple battery banks independently

• electrical
• batteries
• isolator

Process of identifying and troubleshooting issues with electrical inputs and outputs

• vw
• diagnosis

A device that connects or disconnects a circuit to isolate it from other circuits

• electrical
• relay
• solenoid

A device that actively manages the charging and discharging of multiple battery banks

• electrical
• batteries
• isolator

A K-jetronic connector is a type of connector used in fuel injection systems.

• electrical
• fuel

A device that measures the current flowing through a circuit by creating a parallel path

• electrical
• measurement
• shunt

Coil that generates the high voltage needed to create a spark in the engine's cylinders

• ignition
• electrical

A switch that interrupts the main electrical circuit in case of an overload or fault

• switch
• fuse