Glossary “electric system” Definition:
Any of the systems and sub systems that make up the automobile wiring harnesses, such as the lighting system or starting and charging system.
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electric vehicle
Glossary “electric vehicle” Definition:
A vehicle having electric motors as a power source, driven by on-board rechargeable batteries.
electric VMV
Glossary “electric VMV” Definition:
Electric Vapor Management Valve
electric assist choke
Glossary “electric assist choke” Definition:
A choke containing a small electric heating element to warm the choke spring.
electric brakes
Glossary “electric brakes” Definition:
Brake system having an electro-magnet and armature at each wheel to provide the braking action. Mostly found on light to medium duty trailers.
electric car
Glossary “electric car” Definition:
Vehicle having an electric motor as the power source.
electric current
Glossary “electric current” Definition:
Movement of electrons through a conductor.
electric defrosting
Glossary “electric defrosting” Definition:
Use of electrical-resistance heating coils to melt ice and frost from a glass area.
electric engine cooling fan
Glossary “electric engine cooling fan” Definition:
A 12-volt, motor-driven fan that is electrically controlled by either, or both, of two methods: An engine-coolant temperature switch (thermostat) and/or the air-conditioner select switch.
electric adhesive cutter
Glossary “electric adhesive cutter” Definition:
Device that plugs into 120 volt outlet to produce a vibrating (sawing) action to assist in cutting the adhesive bond from around glass.
elastomer
Glossary “elastomer” Definition:
1). Synthetic polymer or copolymer that has elastic properties similar to those of rubber. 2). Rubber like compounds used in fuel lines, evaporative canister lines, etc., also used for other automotive applications such as brake lines and transmission lines.
elastomeric materials
Glossary “elastomeric materials” Definition:
Coatings specifically formulated for and applied over coated and uncoated flexible plastic parts for the purpose of adhesion.
ELB
Glossary “ELB” Definition:
Electronic Lean Burn : First EI system introduced by Chrysler to ignite an extremely lean A/F ratio and only controlled ignition timing.
ELC
Glossary “ELC” Definition:
Electronic Level Control.
elec
Glossary “elec” Definition:
Acronym form of Electric.
EL
Glossary “EL” Definition:
Electrical Load Control Solenoid
elastic deformation
Glossary “elastic deformation” Definition:
Ability of metal to stretch and return to its original shape.
elastic limit
Glossary “elastic limit” Definition:
Maximum stress a metal is able to withstand without exhibiting a permanent deformation when the stress forces are relaxed.
EIS
Glossary “EIS” Definition:
Electronic Ignition System
EHC
Glossary “EHC” Definition:
Exhaust Heat Control