P0310 Cylinder 10 Misfire Detected

P0310 points to a misfire detected on cylinder 10. The powertrain controller sees uneven crankshaft acceleration from that cylinder.

Code details

Generic OBD-II · P0

System: Ignition / Misfire
Code type: Generic (SAE / ISO controlled)
Standard: SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6

Diagnostic boundary

A diagnostic trouble code reports that a monitored test failed. It does not prove one specific part is bad, and manufacturer logic can add vehicle-specific conditions.

Do not replace ignition parts blindly; confirm whether cylinder 10 misfire is spark, fuel, air, compression, or control related.

Symptoms of P0310

Rough idle, shaking, or a stumble under acceleration.
A flashing check-engine light during an active misfire.
Power loss and higher fuel consumption.

Common causes of P0310

Worn spark plugs, ignition coils, or plug wires.
Fuel-delivery problems — injectors, pressure, or a lean/rich mixture.
Vacuum leaks, low compression, or a mechanical fault in that cylinder.

Useful checks before replacing parts

Review cylinder 10 misfire counters, freeze-frame RPM and load, fuel trims, ignition data, injector command, and compression results.
Inspect ignition or glow components, injector circuit and flow, harness routing, intake leaks, compression, and fuel contamination.
Identify whether the misfire occurs at idle, under load, cold start, hot restart, or with companion injector or balance codes.

Related OBD-II codes

These nearby ignition / misfire entries can help compare wording and pin down the fault area.