The Vanagon Dictionary

Compact information unit displaying important vehicle information

• display
• information
• driver

Data and guidance for maintaining vehicles and equipment

• maintenance
• information
• resource

Data and guidance for using scan tools to diagnose vehicle issues

• diagnostics
• information
• resource

Volkswagen's technical information platform

• volkswagen
• technical
• information

A mobile service information app for technicians

• service
• information
• app

A database or system providing information on vehicles

• information
• database

For Your Information

System integrating information, entertainment, and communication functions

• electronics
• entertainment
• communication

Volkswagen's diagnostic and repair information system

• diagnostic
• tool

Vehicle computer system providing driver information

• computer
• electronics

A screen for accessing bookmarked vehicle information

• infotainment
• vehicle
• management

Information about Volkswagen's technological features and innovations

• volkswagen
• technology

A feature for scanning vehicle identification numbers

• vin
• scan
• information

Volkswagen's online repair manual providing repair information and more

• repair
• manual
• volkswagen

Technical Service Bulletin, a document providing information on repairs and maintenance

• technical
• bulletin
• service

A publication containing information about a product or its updates

• product
• circular

A search function using keywords to find specific information

• search
• resources
• vw

Information or reaction provided in response to a particular service or action.

• evaluation
• response
• assessment

Theoretical information about vehicles, systems, and technologies

• vw
• documentation

Component that sends fuel level information to the fuel gauge

• fuel
• gauge

A small, flat sheet of film or paper containing a large amount of information in a compact form

• documentation
• reference

A document available from the Volkswagen Museum in Germany that provides production information on a vehicle.

• vehicle
• history

Community name for Volkswagen’s water-cooled, horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine family used in Vanagons. Gerry’s technical index covers 1.9 L and 2.1 L versions and year-specific service topics. A January 2004 archive thread describes an owner’s 1983 1.9 L Waterboxer running roughly when cold but normally after warming up; it records the symptom and discussion, not a universal cause or fix. Identify the engine code and model year before using parts or service information.

• engine
• water-cooled