DTC Troubleshooting

DTC Troubleshooting: P2610

DTC P2610: ECM Ignition Off Internal Timer Malfunction

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information. Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

3. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P2610 indicated?
YES - Go to step 4.

NO - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.


4. Update the ECM if it does not have the latest software, ECM/PCM Update or substitute a known-good ECM. Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

5. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P2610 indicated?
YES - If the ECM was updated, substitute a known-good ECM, Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes then recheck. If the ECM was substituted, go to step 1.

NO - If the ECM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the ECM was substituted, replace the original ECM. Service and Repair If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.