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      Please help with error code

      Ok so i noticed my car driving abit odd lately. Ive drivin the car for the past 3 years i can tell when something is starting to go wrong. So i took it to autozone since i dont have a scan tool and they told me i have a P2610 error besides the error for not having a CAT. I was wondering what this code means im not really sure wut it means by "ECM not programmed" or something like that. Also I use 93 octane gas in my car and i went from my usual 27-29mpg to a now 22-23mpg. I just wanted to know because my gas has never been drained this quick. Plus I need help on how to fix this error code. Please any help is appreciated.



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      Error p2610 means the clock in the ECM and soaker timer of the EVAP system doesn't syncronize. Usually that is caused by a bad ECM since it's all built-in. Try clearing the code first to see if it happens again.

      Running 93 octane is pretty useless unless you have high compression pistons or supercharger/turbo... But it wouldn't cause p2610.
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      Like i know my clock has been like resetting itself sometimes on the dash. Like ill fix it next day itll be wrong again. How do i clear the code and if it comes back that means i need a new ECM?

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      Not the dash clock, the ECU clock (runs in MHz, not seconds). Yes if the code keeps coming back you might need a new ECM. Is the car still under warranty? The ECM might be covered under drivetrain or emissions since P2610 is emissions related.
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      Not anymore its an 05 so warrenty already expired. I guess I can call dealer and see. Probably gonna cost me a lot going to them. Would the headers be the cause of the code? I know I don't have a CAT. And just a question but when I put my car in reverse it feels like the engine rocks. Also is our tranny fluid supposed to be red or yellowish?

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      The header has nothing to do with it. The code relates to ECM functions of the evaporative system only. If the ECM is bad, I'm sure you can find a used one pretty much anywhere. Going to the dealer is not a bad idea in this case.

      If the transmission is automatic, the fluid should be red. If it's a manual transmission, the fluid will be golden to dark brown.
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      First, you are positive of the code? i would say if it is in fact a issue and comes back, then buy an ecm off ebay, get on with a guarantee that way if it is bad, you can get a good one. (only way to check a used ecm is to try to use it).

      you might just need plugs or wires, even a coil pack? when was the last time you've done those?


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      Plugs and wires have been bout a year and not sure what's a coil pack. And my granny fluid is golden on my automatic that's why i asked. Is that bad?

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      The coil pack is what your ignition wires connect to. I wouldn't replace it unless you know you're getting misfires. But, in that case I do have an extra laying around from my engine swap, and love to get rid of it (cheap).

      I'm also not sure what color my granny fluid is.

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      Lol sorry just noticed I wrote that. I was using my phone and it has stupid auto correct on words. But I just want to know cus most tranny fluid is red that I've seen. If it keeps giving me problem I was thinking of upgrading to the sonic. Cus now I think i have an oil leak somewhere. The head has like fresh oil trail on it. Plus found fresh oil on the floor.





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