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storing in E.D.C. opsporen

English translation: engine diagnostic computer


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Dutch term or phrase: E.D.C.
English translation:engine diagnostic computer
Entered by: Dave Greatrix
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09:24 Apr 15, 2002
Dutch to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Automotive / Cars & Trucks / automotive
Dutch term or phrase: storing in E.D.C. opsporen
It's really only the E.D.C. bit I'm looking for. It appears under 2 items:
storing in E.D.C. opsporen
E.D.C. fouten met 'Modus' resetten.
Lucy Simpson
Local time: 22:20
engine diagnostic computer
Explanation:
armada international: 3/00 (Digest)
... become a little easier with the QuickCheck electronic diesel engine diagnostic computer
from Cummins. The palm- pocket-sized QuickCheck reads and captures SAE ...
www.armada.ch/e/3-00/digest.htm - 23k - Cached - Similar pages

Squadron Yachts Mallorca-MasterCare Workshops-Santa Ponsa
... and CAT trained and qualified to undertake work on all makes of the yacht. Squadron
is Mallorca's only agent with a Volvo EDC (engine diagnostic computer). ...
www.squadron-yachts.com/mc/mc6.html


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Note added at 2002-04-15 09:49:45 (GMT)
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This would be a good possibility as any faults can be reset.
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Dave Greatrix
United Kingdom
Local time: 22:20
Grading comment
This would seem to make the most sense in the context. My Saab garage talks about getting the car up on 'diagnostic', to see what the car's on-board computer thinks is wrong.
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Summary of answers provided
4EDC (Electronic Diesel Control) ???
Chris Hopley
3engine diagnostic computer
Dave Greatrix
3Electronic Data CaptureHavona


  

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4 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
Electronic Data Capture


Explanation:
Dear Lucy,
This is what I found on the web. The Dutch usually retain English abbreviations for computer-related terms, so I think you can just keep it as is. Does it fit the context of the entire text?
Hope this helps,
Iris

Havona
Local time: 23:20
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11 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
EDC (Electronic Diesel Control) ???


Explanation:
Because of your earlier questions about trucks and breakdowns, I thought of this.


    Reference: http://www.ping.be/~lc463066/de_scania_143m_500.htm
    Reference: http://www.scania.se/ms/events/hannover.htm
Chris Hopley
Netherlands
Local time: 23:20
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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21 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
engine diagnostic computer


Explanation:
armada international: 3/00 (Digest)
... become a little easier with the QuickCheck electronic diesel engine diagnostic computer
from Cummins. The palm- pocket-sized QuickCheck reads and captures SAE ...
www.armada.ch/e/3-00/digest.htm - 23k - Cached - Similar pages

Squadron Yachts Mallorca-MasterCare Workshops-Santa Ponsa
... and CAT trained and qualified to undertake work on all makes of the yacht. Squadron
is Mallorca's only agent with a Volvo EDC (engine diagnostic computer). ...
www.squadron-yachts.com/mc/mc6.html


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Note added at 2002-04-15 09:49:45 (GMT)
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This would be a good possibility as any faults can be reset.

Dave Greatrix
United Kingdom
Local time: 22:20
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 38
Grading comment
This would seem to make the most sense in the context. My Saab garage talks about getting the car up on 'diagnostic', to see what the car's on-board computer thinks is wrong.
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