Engine-Codes - Generic - B1690

B1690 Code - Door Side Airbag Sensor Right Malfunction

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|What are the Possible Causes of the Code B1690?

  • Faulty Side Airbag Sensor Right (RH)
  • Side Airbag Sensor Right harness is open or shorted
  • Side Airbag Sensor Right circuit poor electrical connection
  • Faulty Center Airbag Sensor Assembly

|How to Fix the B1690 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 B1690?

Labor: 1.0

The cost to diagnose the B1690 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 B1690 Possible Symptoms?

  • Air Bag Warning Light ON

|What Does the B1690 Code Mean?

The Side Airbag Sensor Right (RH) consists of the Diagnostic Circuit, the Lateral Deceleration Sensor, etc. If the Center Airbag Sensor receives signals from the Lateral Deceleration Sensor, it determines whether the SRS should be activated. The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1690 is stored when a malfunction is detected in the Side Airbag Sensor Right (RH) circuit.

B1690 Code - Door Side Airbag Sensor Right Malfunction

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