The Vanagon Dictionary

A type of battery charger that maintains a constant current

• battery
• charger

A bundle of wires that connect to the alternator

• alternator
• wiring
• loom

Type of low-maintenance battery using oil to reduce acid mist and out-gassing

• batteries
• thermoil

A module that combines electronic and mechanical components to control the gearbox

• electronics
• control

a sensor that detects changes in the vehicle's direction

• navigation
• sensor

Switch for activating hazard lights in Vanagon/T25 models

• vanagon
• t25
• switch

Component that controls the ignition system, regulating the spark timing

• ignition
• control

System providing live images from around the vehicle to assist the driver

• camera
• safety

System that warns driver of potential front-end collision

• safety
• warning
• collision

system that transmits digital signals with radio broadcasts

• radio
• technology

Sensors that use ultrasonic waves to detect motion or movement

• security
• alarm

Bulb used for turn signals in Vanagon/T25 models

• vanagon
• t25
• bulb

System that adjusts power steering based on vehicle speed

• steering
• power

A device that transmits a code to the car's electronics to authorize engine start

• security
• key

Higher-intensity beam of a headlight, used for driving in low-light conditions

• lighting
• vanagon

Battery design using gel-type electrolyte and lead-calcium plates

• batteries
• gel-cell

The level of charge in a battery, expressed as a percentage

• batteries
• maintenance

Dynamic cornering light, a swiveling bi-xenon system that follows steering wheel movements

• lighting
• safety

A type of battery designed for prolonged discharges at lower amperage

• battery
• type

Digital Multimeter, a tool for measuring electrical properties, including fuel mixture

• measurement
• diagnostics

A connector that attaches to a spark plug wire

• engine
• electrical

A horn that sounds to warn others of a potential threat or hazard

• security
• alarm

a unit that controls turn signals and emergency flashers

• turnsignal
• flasher

Set of ignition wires and components for replacement or upgrade

• ignition
• wires
• kit