Brand:
Toyota
Model Name:
4Runner GRN210 215 UZN210 215
Manual:
Repair Manual
Section:
1Gr-Fe Engine Control System
Title:
Sfi System
DTC P2610 ECM / PCM Internal Engine Off Timer Performance
DTC SUMMARY
| DTC | Monitoring Items | Malfunction Detection Conditions | Trouble Areas | Detection Timings | Detection Logic |
| P2610 | Soak timer (built into ECM) | ECM internal malfunction | ECM | Engine running | 2 trip |
DESCRIPTION
To ensure the accuracy of the EVAP (Evaporative Emission) monitor values, the soak timer, which is built into the ECM, measures 5 hours (+- 15 minutes) from when the ignition switch is turned off, before the monitor is run. This allows the fuel to cool down, which stabilizes the Fuel Tank Pressure (FTP). When 5 hours have elapsed, the ECM turns on.
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
5 hours after the ignition switch is turned off, the soak timer activates the ECM to begin the EVAP system monitor. While the engine is running, the ECM monitors the synchronization of the soak timer and the CPU clock. If these two are not synchronized, the ECM interprets this as a malfunction, illuminates the MIL and sets the DTC (2 trip detection logic).MONITOR STRATEGY
| Related DTCs | P2610: Soak timer (bulit into ECM) |
| Required sensors / components | ECM |
| Frequency of operation | Once per driving cycles |
| Duration | 10 minutes |
| MIL operation | 2 driving cycles |
| Sequence operation | None |
TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS
| The monitor will run whenever these DTCs are not present | None |
| Battery voltage | 8 V or more |
| Ignition switch | ON |
| Starter | OFF |
| Engine | Running |
TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS
| Soak timer measurement when ECM CPU clock counts 10 minutes | Less than 7 minutes or more than 13 minutes |
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
- HINT:
- DTC P2610 is set if an internal ECM problem is detected. Diagnostic procedures are not required. ECM replacement is required.
- Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition information as freeze frame data the moment a DTC is stored. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can be helpful in determining whether the vehicle was running or stopped, whether the engine was warmed up or not, whether the air/fuel ratio was lean or rich, as well as other data recorded at the time of a malfunction.
1.REPLACE ECM
Replace the ECM (Click here).
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2.CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch on.
Clear DTCs (Click here).
Start the engine and wait for 10 minutes or more.
Select the following menu items on the tester: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DTC INFO / PENDING CODES.
If no pending DTC is displayed, the repair has been successfully completed.
- OK:
- No DTC output.
| CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS | |||
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