Glossary “windshield” Definition:
Forward facing window in a vehicle.
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windshield gasket
Glossary “windshield gasket” Definition:
A rubber molding shaped to fit the winshield, body and trim.
windshield knife
Glossary “windshield knife” Definition:
Hand tool desirned to cut through the sealant used on some windshields. It has a sharp cutter blade and two handles.
windscreens
Glossary “windscreens” Definition:
British term for windshield.
window regulator
Glossary “window regulator” Definition:
Device that converts rotary motion of the motor or handle into the linear, vertical movement of the window.
windage tray
Glossary “windage tray” Definition:
A solid metal or meshed screen in the oil pan to deflect oil away from the crankshaft.
windings
Glossary “windings” Definition:
1). The number of turns of wire around a core, as in a relay. 2). The three separate bundles in which wires are grouped in a stator.
window antenna wire
Glossary “window antenna wire” Definition:
A wire for radio reception, placed either between the layers of laminated glass (windshield), or printed on the surface of the glass (rear window).
window net
Glossary “window net” Definition:
Net in the window of the driver’s door that serves as a restraining device to keep the driver’s arm inside.
wiggle test
Glossary “wiggle test” Definition:
Test function which records and stores a DTC while the technician is moving and flexing wires and connectors, and tapping components that may be the cause of a malfunction.
winch
Glossary “winch” Definition:
A power-driven spool having a wire cable.
wind resistance
Glossary “wind resistance” Definition:
Term used for air resistance.
wind up
Glossary “wind up” Definition:
1). Tendency of the rear axle to rotate in opposition to the wheels during hard acceleration. 2). To rev an engine.
WIFIL
Glossary “WIFIL” Definition:
Water In Fuel Indicator Lamp
wide open throttle cut-out relay
Glossary “wide open throttle cut-out relay” Definition:
Relay that cuts power to the compressor clutch or other accessories during heavy acceleration.
WIF
Glossary “WIF” Definition:
Water In Fuel Sensor
wide range ratio sensor
Glossary “wide range ratio sensor” Definition:
Also called the A/F Ratio Sensor.
wide ratios
Glossary “wide ratios” Definition:
Transmission gear ratio setup with wide spreads between speeds.
wide open throttle (WOT)
Glossary “wide open throttle (WOT)” Definition:
Having the throttle wide open, at full speed.
white grease
Glossary “white grease” Definition:
A multi-porpoise lithium based grease.