Friday, 26 April 2024, 10:34 AM
Site: IMI eLearning
Course: IMI eLearning (IMI eLearning)
Glossary: Automotive Glossary
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Lock TabSpecial washer that can be bent over to lock a nut or similar. |
Lock-up ClutchAutomatically operated clutch in a torque converter applied during constant speeds to lock the input and output components together. |
Logic GateA simple electronic device, which has an output that is dependent on its input of combinations of inputs. Common types are described as AND, OR and NOT. |
Logic ProbeHigh resistance tester (so it does not load the circuit), that is used to check the logic state (1/0 or high/low voltage) of a circuit. |
LongevityLong life, long duration of service,durability
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LongitudinalAny axis running from the front to the rear of a vehicle or other object. |
Longitudinal AxisAny axis running from the front to the rear of a vehicle and parallel with the ground and the sides of the vehicle. The main vehicle axis runs through the centre of gravity of the vehicle. |
Longitudinal ForcesForces acting along the length of a vehicle. |
LoomThe collection of vehicle cables wound together with an insulation tape. Also known as a 'wiring harness'. |
LOSLimited Operation Strategy. Get home or limp home mode of ECM when system failures occur. |