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1998 BMW 528I
2.8L I6 M52•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas
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P0310high severityPowertrain

Cylinder 10 Misfire Detected

on 1998 BMW 528i 2.8L I6 M52 · RWD

What this code means

Misfire detected in cylinder 10.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • Rough idle

Common causes

  • Worn plug #10
  • Faulty coil #10
  • Faulty injector #10

Diagnostic steps

  1. Swap coil
  2. Inspect plug
  3. Test injector

Repair notes

Diagnose cylinder 10.

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