Código de Diagnóstico de Avaria / Código Diagnóstico de Falha
1. Diagnostic Trouble Code - a standardized code generated by a vehicle's onboard diagnostic system to identify specific malfunctions or faults in the engine, transmission, or emissions systems
The mechanic scanned the vehicle and found a DTC P0128 indicating a coolant thermostat malfunction.
O mecânico verificou o veículo e encontrou um DTC P0128 indicando uma falha no termostato do sistema de arrefecimento.
2. A five-character alphanumeric code used in automotive diagnostics to facilitate vehicle repair and maintenance
Each DTC helps technicians quickly identify the exact problem without extensive manual inspection.
Cada DTC ajuda os técnicos a identificar rapidamente o problema exato sem inspeção manual extensa.
DTC is universal automotive jargon used globally in repair shops, dealerships, and by mechanics. It's part of the standardized OBD-II system mandated by environmental regulations in the US (since 1996) and similar systems in Brazil and Europe. Understanding DTCs is essential for modern vehicle maintenance and repair, and the terminology is the same across Portuguese-speaking countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
pulling a DTC - performing a diagnostic scan to identify vehicle issues
clearing DTCs - erasing fault codes from the vehicle's computer system
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →