Engine-Codes - Generic - B1386

B1386 Code - Oil Level Lamp Circuit Short To Ground

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|What are the Possible Causes of the Code B1386?

  • Faulty Oil Level Lamp
  • Oil Level Lamp harness is open or shorted
  • Oil Level Lamp circuit poor electrical connection
  • Faulty Powertrain Control Module (PCM)

|How to Fix the B1386 Code?

Start by checking the "Possible Causes" listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector's pins.

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|What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code B1386?

Labor: 1.0

The cost to diagnose the B1386 code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair's diagnosis time and labor rates vary by location, vehicle's make and model, and even your engine type. Most auto repair shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

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|What are Code B1386 Possible Symptoms?

  • Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

|What Does the B1386 Code Mean?

The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) monitors the Oil Level Lamp. The PCM sets the OBDII code when the Oil Level Lamp is not to factory specifications.

B1386 Code - Oil Level Lamp Circuit Short To Ground

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