Ignition and misfires
P0310 Misfire in cylinder 10
P0310 means: Misfire in cylinder 10. Fuel isn't burning properly in a cylinder. Don't drive until the car has been checked. The engine could be damaged. The most common repair costs about €60–120 in Estonia, depending on make and model. The most common cause: worn spark plugs.
Is it safe to drive?Don't driveDon't drive until the car has been checked. The engine could be damaged.
Spark plug replacement€60–120parts and labour in Estonia, depending on make and model
What it means
Fuel isn't burning properly in a cylinder. The engine runs unevenly and unburnt fuel can damage the catalytic converter. A number at the end shows the cylinder.
What you may notice
- The engine jerks and shakes
- Engine light flashing or on
- Less power
- Higher fuel consumption
What could be wrong
- 1Worn spark plugs · Spark plug replacement €60–120
- 2Faulty ignition coil · Ignition coil replacement €90–180
- 3Clogged or leaking injector · Injector replacement €200–400
- 4Air leak · Leak check and hose or gasket replacement €60–120
- 5Low cylinder compression · Engine mechanical repair (after compression test) €600–1200
Repair difficulty: Moderate
What you can check yourself
If the engine light is flashing, drive gently to the nearest safe stop. Swap the coils between cylinders and see whether the fault moves. You can check the simple things yourself, but the repair is best done in a workshop.
How we fix it
- We check spark plugs and coils
- We check injectors and air leaks
- If needed we test compression
- We replace the plugs, coil or injector
Standard SAE description: Cylinder 10 Misfire Detected