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Alphabetical public term index for this language.

48 source-backed terms beginning with Idatabase
Body and interior
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Pre-1964 exterior door handles that swing out to open

Engine and fuel systems
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Idle speed, the speed of an engine when it is not under load

Engine and fuel systems
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Screw used to adjust the engine's idle speed

Engine and fuel systems
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Idle Stabilizer, a system for stabilizing engine idle speed

Engine and fuel systems
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A system that helps to stabilize the engine idle speed

Engine and fuel systems
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A switch that signals the engine computer when the throttle is in the idle or full throttle position

Engine and fuel systems
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System for generating spark or heat for engine combustion

Electrical systems
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Cables that carry the ignition signal to the spark plugs

Electrical systems
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Coil that generates the high voltage needed to create a spark in the engine's cylinders

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Component that controls the ignition system, regulating the spark timing

Engine and fuel systems
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The sparks that ignite the fuel-air mixture in an internal combustion engine

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Switch that activates the ignition system, allowing the engine to start

Engine and fuel systems
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System responsible for generating the high voltage needed to create a spark in the engine's cylinders

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The timing of the ignition spark, measured in degrees

Electrical systems
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Set of ignition wires and components for replacement or upgrade

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Components that separate and organize ignition wires

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Wires that carry the high-voltage spark from the ignition coil to the spark plugs

Mailing list slang

If I Remember Correctly

Original Vanagon Dictionary; author uncredited
Engine and fuel systems
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Emissions test that simulates real-world driving conditions to measure a vehicle's emissions performance.

Mailing list slang

In My Humble Opinion

Original Vanagon Dictionary; author uncredited
Electrical systems
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System designed to prevent vehicle theft by immobilizing the engine

Electrical systems
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Lights that indicate the status of a vehicle system

Tools and maintenance terminology
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Visual representation of a single vehicle component

Body and interior
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a feature allowing only the driver door to be unlocked

Tools and maintenance terminology
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A database or system providing information on vehicles

Electrical systems
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System integrating information, entertainment, and communication functions

Body and interior
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Special glass coating that reflects long-wave infrared light, reducing heat radiation

Engine and fuel systems
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Valve that controls fuel injection in an engine

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A seal for the injection valve

Engine and fuel systems
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Component that injects fuel into the engine's intake manifold

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Thermoswitch for pre-heating the inlet manifold in Waterboxer engines

Electrical systems
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Holder for inline fuses, typically with a fuse included

Brakes and suspension
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Bushings located inside a suspension component

Body and interior
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The inner structural component of a vehicle's sill

Cooling and heating
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Salts that do not contain carbon, often used in cooling system inhibitors

Electrical systems
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Process of identifying and troubleshooting issues with electrical inputs and outputs

Transmission and drivetrain
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Shaft that transmits power from the engine to the gearbox

Body and interior
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Material used to reduce heat transfer or noise

Engine and fuel systems
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Distributes air to the engine's cylinders

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Measures the temperature and density of the intake air

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Component that directs air and fuel into the engine's cylinders

Engine and fuel systems
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The valve that allows air and fuel into an engine cylinder

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A device that cools compressed air to increase oxygen density

Electrical systems
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A feature that monitors the interior of a vehicle for potential threats

Body and interior
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Slang for sheet metal body panels

Community slang
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Popular symbol in VW-related parts and imagery

Bus terminology

Independent Rear Suspension. A form of rear suspension that allows the rear wheels to move vertically up and down, independently of each other, to compensate for bumps and road surfaces. uses a double-jointed rear axle, with cv-joints at each end.

Original Vanagon Dictionary; author uncredited
Electrical systems
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A device that connects or disconnects a circuit to isolate it from other circuits