DTC P2610 - ECM/Pcm Engine Off Timer Performance

2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION DTC P2610 - ECM/Pcm Engine Off Timer Performance
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P2610 - ECM/PCM ENGINE OFF TIMER PERFORMANCE

Description:  This DTC sets 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
  • Engine stall
  • Rapid ignition key cycle
  • Module communications network concerns
Diagnostic Aids:  This DTC may set with other DTCs. Check for all other DTCs and diagnose those first. If DTC P2610 sets after a module programming, disregard this DTC. Clear the DTCs and repeat the PCM self-test.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to PINPOINT TEST QB .
RENDER: 1.0x

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