OBD Guide

B1686

Lamp Dome Input Circuit Open

Severity
Low
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Interior lamp does not turn on
  • The interior lamp turns on randomly
  • Error B1686 in fault memory
  • Incorrect operation of other lighting systems

Causes

  • Broken wiring harness
  • Interior lamp malfunction
  • Short circuit in the circuit
  • Oxidation of contacts
  • Body Control Module (BCM) Malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the functionality of the interior lamp
  2. Inspect the wiring harness for breaks or damage
  3. Check the integrity of the interior lamp fuse
  4. Check contacts and connectors
  5. If necessary, replace faulty components
  6. Reset the error and check the system operation

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