Automotive Electrical Vocabulary Flashcards

Study and learn about Automotive electrical vocabulary with these quiz-based flashcard quizzes. Get familiar with different terms and vocabulary in automotive electrical with quiz-based flashcards quizzes which will make the learning and exploring more easy and simple.

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3-minute charge test
A method used to test batteries (not all batteries)
Above ground storage tank
Oil storage
AC/DC clamp-on DMM
A meter that has a clamp that's placed around the wire and measure the current
Active crossover
A type of crossover that uses electronic components to block certain frequencies
Actuator
An electromechanical device that performs movement as commanded by a controller
Adhesive-lined heat shrink tubing
Heat shrink tubing that shrinks one-third of its original diameter and has glue inside
AFS
Active front headlight system
Active front headlight system
The system that causes the headlights to turn when cornering
AGM
Absorbed glass mat battery
Absorbed glass mat battery
Lead-acid battery but uses an absorbent material between the plates to hold the electrolytes
Alternator
Electric generator that produces alternating current (aka ac generator)
Alternator whine
A noise made by the alternator with a defective diode(s)
Ammeter
An electrical test instrument used to measure the amperes (current flow)
Ampere
Current flow
Ampere hours
A method used to rate battery capacity