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WIPER MOTOR [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-03-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- auxiliary system
1, record 1, English, auxiliary%20system
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An on-board vehicle system, other than the propulsion system, which operates on electrical energy. 1, record 1, English, - auxiliary%20system
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[For example :] lamp, windscreen-[windshield-]wiper motor, radio. 1, record 1, English, - auxiliary%20system
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
auxiliary system: term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 1, English, - auxiliary%20system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- système auxiliaire
1, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20auxiliaire
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unité embarquée sur le véhicule, autre que le système de propulsion, qui influe sur l'énergie électrique. 1, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20auxiliaire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Par exemple :] feux, moteurs d'essuie-glace et combiné radio. 1, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20auxiliaire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
système auxiliaire : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20auxiliaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-05-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Telephone Switching
- Electronic Circuits Technology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- motor uniselector
1, record 2, English, motor%20uniselector
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A uniselector which derives its wiper driving power from an individual electric motor. 1, record 2, English, - motor%20uniselector
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Commutation téléphonique
- Technologie des circuits électroniques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- commutateur rotatif à moteur
1, record 2, French, commutateur%20rotatif%20%C3%A0%20moteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Conmutación telefónica
- Tecnología de los circuitos electrónicos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- conmutador giratorio por motor
1, record 2, Spanish, conmutador%20giratorio%20por%20motor
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-03-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- motion converter
1, record 3, English, motion%20converter
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The converter assembly is a motion converter, which converts the circular motion of the motor to the oscillating motion required by the windshield wiper arm. 2, record 3, English, - motion%20converter
Record 3, Key term(s)
- motion convertor
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- convertisseur de mouvement
1, record 3, French, convertisseur%20de%20mouvement
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Essuie-glace. 2, record 3, French, - convertisseur%20de%20mouvement
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-06-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
- Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Accessories
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- windshield wiper linkage assembly
1, record 4, English, windshield%20wiper%20linkage%20assembly
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Poor wiper operation. The windshield wipers... may not park properly or shut off when the driver turns them off.... If this is the case, replace the windshield wiper motor. To do this, first remove the wiper arms by removing the two flange nuts. Next, pry the cowl clips out(18 of them), then remove the cowl cover and hood seal. Now unplug the electrical connector from the windshield wiper linkage assembly and remove the assembly's three bolts. This allows you to separate the motor from the wiper linkage. 2, record 4, English, - windshield%20wiper%20linkage%20assembly
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
- Accessoires d'automobiles et de bicyclettes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- ensemble de timonerie d'essuie-glace
1, record 4, French, ensemble%20de%20timonerie%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : des essuie-glaces. 2, record 4, French, - ensemble%20de%20timonerie%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
essuie-glaces (pl.) : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 3, record 4, French, - ensemble%20de%20timonerie%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-06-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
- Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Accessories
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- wiper motor mounting bracket
1, record 5, English, wiper%20motor%20mounting%20bracket
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
All you need to do is fit a TR6 wiper motor mounting bracket to the bulkhead shelf of your TR250 and then substitute the additional components. 2, record 5, English, - wiper%20motor%20mounting%20bracket
Record 5, Key term(s)
- windshield wiper motor mounting bracket
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
- Accessoires d'automobiles et de bicyclettes
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- suspension de moteur d'essuie-glace
1, record 5, French, suspension%20de%20moteur%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : des essuie-glaces. 2, record 5, French, - suspension%20de%20moteur%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
essuie-glaces (pl.) : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 3, record 5, French, - suspension%20de%20moteur%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-06-02
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Accessories
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- wiper motor brush
1, record 6, English, wiper%20motor%20brush
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On certain vehicles, the wiper motor brush has a larger electrical resistance than normal due to the water that entered through the motor ventilation holes at the time of the waterproofing test, which was carried out in an inappropriate way at the factory. 2, record 6, English, - wiper%20motor%20brush
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Accessoires d'automobiles et de bicyclettes
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- balai de moteur d'essuie-glace
1, record 6, French, balai%20de%20moteur%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : des essuie-glaces. 2, record 6, French, - balai%20de%20moteur%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
essuie-glaces (pl.) : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 3, record 6, French, - balai%20de%20moteur%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-06-02
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Equipment (Motor Vehicles)
- Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Accessories
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- wiper switch knob
1, record 7, English, wiper%20switch%20knob
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- windshield wiper switch knob 2, record 7, English, windshield%20wiper%20switch%20knob
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Windshield wiper switch. Turn the windshield wiper switch knob 1/8 turn to the right to run the wiper at slow speed. For maximum motor speed and wiper action in driving rain, continue to turn the knob to the right. 3, record 7, English, - wiper%20switch%20knob
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Équipement électrique (Véhicules automobiles)
- Accessoires d'automobiles et de bicyclettes
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- bouton d'interrupteur d'essuie-glace
1, record 7, French, bouton%20d%27interrupteur%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : des essuie-glaces. 2, record 7, French, - bouton%20d%27interrupteur%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
essuie-glaces (pl.) : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 3, record 7, French, - bouton%20d%27interrupteur%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2006-06-02
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Machine Shafts, Journals and Swivels
- Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Accessories
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- wiper motor crank arm
1, record 8, English, wiper%20motor%20crank%20arm
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- windshield wiper motor crank arm 2, record 8, English, windshield%20wiper%20motor%20crank%20arm
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Wipers park in vertical position. The windshield wipers on some 2002 models-Buick Centurys and Regals, Chevy Impalas and Monte Carlos, Olds Intrigues and Pontiac Grand Prix-may get stuck in the vertical position due to a bent park tab on the wiper motor bracket. To fix the problem, install a new windshield wiper motor crank arm... 2, record 8, English, - wiper%20motor%20crank%20arm
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Arbres et tourillons (Composants mécaniques)
- Accessoires d'automobiles et de bicyclettes
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- bras de manivelle de moteur d'essuie-glace
1, record 8, French, bras%20de%20manivelle%20de%20moteur%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : des essuie-glaces. 2, record 8, French, - bras%20de%20manivelle%20de%20moteur%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
essuie-glaces (pl.) : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 3, record 8, French, - bras%20de%20manivelle%20de%20moteur%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2006-06-02
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Electric Motors
- Electrical Equipment (Motor Vehicles)
- Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Accessories
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- wiper electric motor
1, record 9, English, wiper%20electric%20motor
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- wiper motor 2, record 9, English, wiper%20motor
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An electric motor that moves the windshield wiper. 2, record 9, English, - wiper%20electric%20motor
Record 9, Key term(s)
- windshield wiper electric motor
- windshield wiper motor
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Moteurs électriques
- Équipement électrique (Véhicules automobiles)
- Accessoires d'automobiles et de bicyclettes
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- moteur électrique d'essuie-glace
1, record 9, French, moteur%20%C3%A9lectrique%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : des essuie-glaces. 2, record 9, French, - moteur%20%C3%A9lectrique%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
essuie-glaces (pl.) : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 3, record 9, French, - moteur%20%C3%A9lectrique%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2006-06-02
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Electric Motors
- Electrical Equipment (Motor Vehicles)
- Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Accessories
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- wiper motor drive
1, record 10, English, wiper%20motor%20drive
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Depending on your choice of wiper arm/blade combinations, you can then adjust the park position of the wiper. This is done by loosening the nut on the wiper motor drive, and changing the location of the lever. 2, record 10, English, - wiper%20motor%20drive
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Moteurs électriques
- Équipement électrique (Véhicules automobiles)
- Accessoires d'automobiles et de bicyclettes
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- entraînement du moteur d'essuie-glace
1, record 10, French, entra%C3%AEnement%20du%20moteur%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : des essuie-glaces. 2, record 10, French, - entra%C3%AEnement%20du%20moteur%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
essuie-glaces (pl.) : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 3, record 10, French, - entra%C3%AEnement%20du%20moteur%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2006-06-02
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Equipment (Motor Vehicles)
- Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Accessories
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- wiper switch
1, record 11, English, wiper%20switch
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The cam contact thus keeps the motor running(at low speed) even after the wiper switch is turned OFF. 2, record 11, English, - wiper%20switch
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Équipement électrique (Véhicules automobiles)
- Accessoires d'automobiles et de bicyclettes
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- interrupteur d'essuie-glace
1, record 11, French, interrupteur%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : des essuie-glaces. 2, record 11, French, - interrupteur%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
essuie-glaces (pl.) : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 3, record 11, French, - interrupteur%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2005-10-14
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Accessories
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- wiping angle
1, record 12, English, wiping%20angle
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
By contrast with rotary technology, a reversing motor changes direction with each stroke of the wipers. The wiping angle can be precisely maintained without any mechanical aids, and a larger surface of the windshield can be wiped clear. Stepless rotational speed control ensures quiet operation even when the direction is reversed. After wiping, the wiper arms are parked outside the field of vision. 1, record 12, English, - wiping%20angle
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Accessoires d'automobiles et de bicyclettes
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- angle d'essuyage
1, record 12, French, angle%20d%27essuyage
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- angle d'essuyage de la lame d'essuie-glace 2, record 12, French, angle%20d%27essuyage%20de%20la%20lame%20d%27essuie%2Dglace
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : des essuie-glaces. 3, record 12, French, - angle%20d%27essuyage
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
essuie-glace; essuie-glaces (pl.) : Ces graphies, puisées des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, sont attestées dans le Petit Robert (2004). 4, record 12, French, - angle%20d%27essuyage
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2000-02-28
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
- Electrical Circuits and Circuit Breakers
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- feedback potentiometer
1, record 13, English, feedback%20potentiometer
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
the potentiometer in a modulating motor which forms part of a bridge circuit along with the controller potentiometer and balancing relay in the motor. When the wiper on the controller potentiometer moves due to a change in the controlled variable, the motor runs and drives the wiper on the feedback potentiometer in the proper direction to rebalance the bridge circuit. When the circuit is balanced, the motor stops. 2, record 13, English, - feedback%20potentiometer
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Figure 143. Diagram of the electrohydraulic control of a filter. Number 3. Feedback potentiometer. 3, record 13, English, - feedback%20potentiometer
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
- Circuits électriques et coupe-circuits
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- potentiomètre de réaction
1, record 13, French, potentiom%C3%A8tre%20de%20r%C3%A9action
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- potentiomètre de contre-réaction 2, record 13, French, potentiom%C3%A8tre%20de%20contre%2Dr%C3%A9action
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] on peut faire agir un thermostat d'ambiance à action proportionnelle sur un servo-moteur équipé d'un potentiomètre de contre-réaction ou d'un compensateur thermique, ce qui réalise une action complémentaire intégrale : le servo-moteur met en marche ou coupe en séquence aussi bien la vanne de chauffage que les compresseurs frigorifiques. 2, record 13, French, - potentiom%C3%A8tre%20de%20r%C3%A9action
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Figure 143. Schéma de régulation électro-hydraulique d'un filtre. Numéro 3. Potentiomètre de réaction. 1, record 13, French, - potentiom%C3%A8tre%20de%20r%C3%A9action
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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