DTC P2610: ECM/Pcm Engine Off Timer Performance

2013 Ford Expedition EL King Ranch, RWDSECTION DTC P2610: ECM/Pcm Engine Off Timer Performance
DTC P2610: ECM/PCM ENGINE OFF TIMER PERFORMANCE

Description:  Indicates an error in the internal PCM engine off timer processor. The test fails when the difference between the engine off time and the central processing unit (CPU) time exceeds a calibrated limit for a calibrated amount of time.
Possible Causes: 
  • Incorrect or intermittent battery cable connections
  • KAPWR circuit to PCM concern
  • Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor concern
  • Engine cooling system concerns
  • Electrical interference around vehicle or PCM
Diagnostic Aids:  Verify the PCM, remote function actuator (RFA) and instrument panel control (IPC) module are at the latest calibration level.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to PINPOINT TEST QB .
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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