2022 Subaru Legacy BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Inspection Mode J

DTC Description and trouble part Condition Number of driving cycles on the detecting condition
P2610 ECM/PCM ENGINE OFF TIMER PERFORMANCE - 2
  1. Check that the battery voltage is 12 V or more and fuel remains approx. half [20 - 40 L (5.3 - 10.6 US gal, 4.4 - 8.8 Imp gal)].
  2. Idle the engine for 15 minutes or more.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  4. After at least 10 hours passed from the start of step 3), read the temporary code using the Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool. Ref. to COMMON (DIAG)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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