The Vanagon Dictionary

Shaft that operates the valves in an internal combustion engine

• engine
• camshaft

The percentage of battery capacity used before recharging

• batteries
• lifespan

A container that holds the power steering fluid

• reservoir
• steering

Unique identifier assigned to a specific engine configuration

• engine
• code

Lower-intensity beam of a headlight, used for normal driving

• lighting
• vanagon

A component that protects surrounding areas from heat

• heat
• shield

Digital Audio Broadcasting system that receives audio and additional data signals

• radio
• audio
• broadcasting

Cables that carry the ignition signal to the spark plugs

• ignition
• cables

A system for injecting fuel into an engine

• fuel
• injection

system that plays traffic reports at preset volume

• radio
• traffic

A complete engine ready for installation, including generator and coil

• engine
• turnkey

The diameter or cross-sectional area of an electrical wire

• wiring
• electrical

Advanced xenon headlight system that generates high and low beam

• lighting
• headlights

Process of reducing nitrogen oxide emissions

• emissions
• exhaust

Fuses specifically designed for diesel engine glow plugs

• fuses
• diesel

A bolt that secures the alternator in place

• electrical
• alternator

A device used to diagnose and troubleshoot vehicle technical issues

• diagnosis
• helpline

Housing that contains the throttle valve and linkage

• airflow
• fueling

Compact information unit displaying important vehicle information

• display
• information
• driver

sensor measuring air flow into engine

• air
• sensor

Engine introduced in 1953 for VW automobile line

• engine
• vw

A condition where a battery's plates become coated with lead sulfate

• battery
• condition

A switch that activates the brake lights

• brakes
• lighting
• switches

Relay controlling the interval of the windshield wipers

• wipers
• electrical