Automotive Glossary
Automotive Glossary
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Fan CowlA protective shield around a fan. | |
FaradThe unit of capacitance. | |
Fascia PanelThe panel inside the vehicle below the front windscreen. It carries the instruments, heater ducts and accessories. | |
Fast ChargeRapid charge for a battery. 5 times the Ah capacity for about an hour is the recommended maximum. | |
Fast IdleThe cold engine running speed achieved by a stepped cam on the throttle linkage or by an air bleed valve. | |
FatigueFailure in a material due to excessive and repeated loading usually of an intermittent nature. | |
FaultThe cause of a problem that results in symptoms | |
Fault CodeA code generated in and output from an ECU. Used for diagnostics. | |
FBCFeedback Carburettor System | |