The Vanagon Dictionary

Pipe that carries exhaust gases from engine to exhaust system

• exhaust
• engine

A switch that controls the throttle valve in the fuel injection system

• throttle
• switch

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

• battery
• load

Pipe connecting exhaust system components in Vanagon/T25 Waterboxer engines

• exhaust
• vanagon
• waterboxer

Type of exhaust system made from stainless steel, resistant to corrosion

• exhaust
• stainless

A system that adjusts the intake manifold to optimize engine performance

• engine
• manifold

A system that coordinates engine parameters for economical and ecological operation

• engine
• management

Vehicle networking system that allows electronic control units to communicate with each other

• electronics
• networking

Procedures and guidelines for safely working with high-voltage hybrid systems

• vw
• safety

A device that regulates the pressure of the fuel system

• fuel
• pressure
• regulator

A circular system of fuel lines that supplies fuel to the engine

• fuel
• ring
• engine

a type of oil used in refrigerant systems, compatible with R134a

• oil
• refrigerant

System combining two drive principles, such as TSI unit and electric motor

• engine
• fuel
• hybrid

A system that improves vehicle stability by controlling engine power and braking

• stabilization
• control
• esc

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

• electrical
• fuel

Pipes that can be bent or flexed to connect the exhaust system

• exhaust
• emissions

Computer system that controls the deployment of airbags in the event of a collision

• safety
• electronics

The process of removing air or gas from a hydraulic system, such as the hydraulic valve lifter

• bleeding

A hands-free device for connecting mobile phones to the vehicle's sound system

• bluetooth
• handsfree

A system that controls wheel slip and traction, also known as Anti-Slip Regulation

• traction
• control

A system for switching between the main gas tank and an emergency reserve

• gas
• gauge
• reserve

A system that adjusts the turbocharger's vanes to optimize engine performance

• engine
• vane

Volkswagen’s electronic fuel-injection and engine-management system used in North American Vanagons from 1986 onward according to Gerry’s terminology FAQ. The archived FAQ distinguishes it from Digijet, which it associates with 1983.5–1985 Vanagons; Gerry’s technical bulletin index also lists Digifant topics for 1986–1991 models. Verify year, engine, and market before using system-specific parts or procedures.

• engine
• management

a seal used to prevent leaks in an engine's oil cooler system

• vanagon
• engine