ECM / PCM Internal Engine Off Timer Performance (P2610)

The soak timer operates after the ignition switch is turned off. When a certain amount of time has elapsed after turning the ignition switch off, the soak timer activates the ECM to perform malfunction checks which can only be performed after the engine is stopped. The soak timer is built into the ECM.

If the soak timer activates the ECM even though only a short amount of time has elapsed since the ignition switch was turned off, or if the soak timer does not activate the ECM even though a considerable amount of time has elapsed since the ignition switch was turned off, the ECM determines that the soak timer is malfunctioning, illuminates the MIL and stores a DTC the next time the ignition switch is turned ON.

1. 1
   Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
2. 2
   Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the Techstream on.
3. 3
   Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure).
4. 4
   Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
5. 5
   Start the engine and warm it up.
6. 6
   Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 15 seconds.
7. 7
   Start the engine.
8. 8
   Stop the engine and leave the vehicle for 60 minutes or more.
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   Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the Techstream on.
10. 10
    Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes.
11. 11
    Read the pending DTCs.

    HINT:

    • If a pending DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
    • If a pending DTC is not output, perform the following procedure.
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    Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Utility / All Readiness.
13. 13
    Input the DTC: P2610.
14. 14
    Check the DTC judgment result.

    Techstream Display	Description
    NORMAL	DTC judgment completed System normal
    ABNORMAL	DTC judgment completed System abnormal
    INCOMPLETE	DTC judgment not completed Perform driving pattern after confirming DTC enabling conditions
    N/A	Unable to perform DTC judgment Number of DTCs which do not fulfill DTC preconditions has reached ECU memory limit

    HINT:

    • If the judgment result shows NORMAL, the system is normal.
    • If the judgment result shows ABNORMAL, the system has a malfunction.
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    If the judgment result is INCOMPLETE or N/A and no pending DTC is output, perform a universal trip and check for permanent DTCs (See page ).
    

    HINT:

    • If a permanent DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
    • If no permanent DTC is output, the system is normal.

HINT:

• DTC P2610 is stored if an internal ECM problem is detected. Diagnostic procedures are not required. ECM replacement is necessary.
• Read freeze frame data using the Techstream. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition information as freeze frame data the moment a DTC is stored. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.

1. REPLACE ECM

(a) Replace the ECM (See page ).

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1. CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P2610)

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON.

(c) Turn the Techstream on.

(d) Clear the DTCs (See page ).

(e) Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.

(f) Turn the ignition switch to ON.

(g) Turn the Techstream on.

(h) Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in the Confirmation Driving Pattern.

(i) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes / Pending.

(j) If no pending DTC is displayed, the repair has been successfully completed.

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