DICTIONARY OF AUTOMOTIVE TERMS - "Tc"

TC

1. Acronym for Torque converter
2. Acronym for Twin carburetors
3. Acronym for Turbocharger

TCA

Acronym for Thermostat Controlled Air Cleaner

TCC

Acronym for Torque Converter Clutch Locks up Torque Converter to output shaft to provide direct drive to wheels

TCCP

Acronym for Torque Converter Clutch Pressure

TCCS

Acronym for Toyota Computer Controlled System

TCI

Acronym for Transistorized coil ignition

TCI-H

Acronym for Transistorized coil ignition with hall sensor

TCIL

Acronym for Transmission Control Indicator Lamp

TCM

1. Acronym for Transmission control module
2. Acronym for transportation control measure

T-connector

Any connector in the shape of the letter T -- often referring to a hollow unit. For example, the line coming from the Windshield washer pump is connected to the bottom part of a T and the crossbar at the top sends the fluid to the two nozzles (one on each side of the Windshield). It differs from a Y-connector in that the crossbar is straight across while the Y-connector has a V-shape crossbar.

TCP

1. Acronym for Temperature Compensated Accelerator Pump
2. Acronym for Torque Charger
3. Acronym for Traffic Control Plan

TCS

1. Acronym for Transmission controlled spark (GM)
2. Acronym for Transmission Control Switch
3. Acronym for Traction Control Switch

TC spark plug

Acronym for thermocouple spark plug

T-cut

A proprietary rubbing compound used to give a finish to dull paintwork