Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
DTC Confirmation Procedure
- INSPECTION START
It is necessary to erase permanent DTC?
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GO TO 4.
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GO TO 2.
- PRECONDITIONING
- Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
- Turn ignition switch ON.
- Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
TESTING CONDITION: Before performing the following procedure, confirm that battery voltage is 12 V or more under ignition switch OFF condition.
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GO TO 3.
- PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE-I
- Turn ignition switch ON and wait at least 190 seconds.
- Check 1st trip DTC.
Is DTC P2610 detected?
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Proceed to Diagnosis Procedure .
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To check malfunction symptom before repair: Refer to Intermittent Incident .
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Confirmation after repair: INSPECTION END
- PRECONDITIONING
- Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
- Turn ignition switch ON.
- Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
TESTING CONDITION:
- Before performing the following procedure, confirm that battery voltage is 12 V or more under ignition switch OFF condition.
- Before performing the following procedure, check that fuel level is between 2/8 and 7/8.
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GO TO 5.
- PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE-I
- Turn ignition switch ON and wait at least 190 seconds.
- Check 1st trip DTC.
Is DTC P2610 detected?
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Proceed to Diagnosis Procedure .
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GO TO 6.
- PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE-II CAUTION:
To start this self-diagnosis, the conditions listed bellow are required to be satisfied. Perform the following steps to satisfy the conditions.
- Engine coolant temperature decrease by 55°C (131°F) or more during the time between an ignition switch OFF (after engine warm-up) and the second ignition switch ON.
- A fuel temperature at the second ignition switch ON is -5°C (23°F) or more and less than 35°C (95°F).
- The temperature difference between engine coolant and fuel is 5°C (41°F) or more.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.