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On-Board Computer
Electrical systemsVehicle computer system providing driver information
- computer
- electronics
ECU
Bus terminologyElectronic Control Unit. Generally refers to the 'computer' that controls the fuel injection system.
Airbag Control Unit
Electrical systemsComputer system that controls the deployment of airbags in the event of a collision
- safety
- electronics
EFI
Bus terminologyElectronic Fuel Injection. Computerized metering and squirting of fuel, replacing the carburetor systems. introduced into the buses in the mid-70's.
Engine Control Unit
Engine and fuel systemsComputer that controls the engine's functions, such as fuel injection and ignition timing
- ecu
- engine
Idle/full throttle switch
Engine and fuel systemsA switch that signals the engine computer when the throttle is in the idle or full throttle position
- engine
- throttle
AFM
Bus terminologyAir Flow Meter. the silver box next to the air cleaner box on the fuel injection model buses . it measured the volume of air entering the intake system, and allowed the computer to adjust the amount of gasoline required.
ABS
Bus terminologyAnti-Locking Braking System. a computerized method of helping to prevent wheel skid/lock-up during braking. it does not prevent spins, nor does it allow you to stop in a shorter distance. it does allow you to steer the car while braking as hard as possible. available as an option on some Vanagons and EuroVans in Europe during the late 1980's-1990's.