faultcode
nounUK /ˈfɔːltkəʊd/
US /ˈfɔːltkoʊd/
A faultcode is a special code that tells you something is wrong with a machine.
The mechanic read the faultcode to find out why the car would not start.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A numeric or alphanumeric identifier stored by a vehicle's onboard computer when a fault is detected.
The scanner showed faultcode P0301, which points to a misfire in cylinder one.
3. A label used in software or networking to classify a specific type of failure.
The server logged faultcode 503 whenever the database was unreachable.
4. A reference number in a manual that explains a particular equipment failure.
Look up faultcode 42 in the printer manual to see what it means.