dtc_lookup
Vehicle fault code (DTC) lookup
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Look up what a vehicle fault code (OBD-II diagnostic trouble code) means. Returns a reworded definition compiled from open/public sources (with the source and licence per row) plus which makes define the code specifically. Pass 'make' for the make-specific meaning instead of the generic SAE one — the same code can mean different things on different brands. Use this when a scan tool reported a code like P0301, B1318 or U0100; we never guess a meaning (unknown codes return not_found). Descriptions are compilations, not manufacturer verbatim strings, and severity is not guaranteed. Costs $0.006 USDC per call via x402 on Base.
Input schema
| Property | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| code | string | yes | The fault code exactly as reported, e.g. 'P0301', 'B1318', 'C1201', 'U0100'. |
| make | string | no | Vehicle make for the manufacturer-specific definition, e.g. 'BMW', 'Ford', 'Toyota'. Optional; omit for the generic SAE meaning. |
Raw JSON schema
{
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"code": {
"type": "string",
"description": "The fault code exactly as reported, e.g. 'P0301', 'B1318', 'C1201', 'U0100'.",
"examples": [
"P0301"
]
},
"make": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Vehicle make for the manufacturer-specific definition, e.g. 'BMW', 'Ford', 'Toyota'. Optional; omit for the generic SAE meaning.",
"examples": [
"BMW"
]
}
},
"required": [
"code"
],
"additionalProperties": false
}