C1686

C1686 Ford engine fault code diagnosis, code meaning,symptoms and how to fix it.

C1686 Diagnosis

The fault remains active until the ignition is turned ON when the fault is no longer present. Some BHM configurations force this circuit off until the ignition switch is cycled.The position information for the switch becomes Not Available. Remove the duplicate Smart Switch, then use ServiceLink to verify that the correct Smart Switches are configured for the vehicle.

Engine starting is disabled and other optional functions may be interrupted until the fault is corrected and the ignition switch is cycled.

Ford C1686 Fault Code Meaning :

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How To Fix Ford C1686 Trouble Code ?

Which Ford cars have the code C1686?

  • C1686 Ford Aerostar
  • C1686 Ford Bronco
  • C1686 Ford C-Max
  • C1686 Ford C-Max Energi
  • C1686 Ford C-Max Hybrid
  • C1686 Ford Contour
  • C1686 Ford Crown Victoria
  • C1686 Ford EcoSport
  • C1686 Ford Econoline
  • C1686 Ford Edge
  • C1686 Ford Escape
  • C1686 Ford Escape Hybrid
  • C1686 Ford Escort
  • C1686 Ford Everest
  • C1686 Ford Excursion
  • C1686 Ford Expedition
  • C1686 Ford Explorer
  • C1686 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
  • C1686 Ford F-150
  • C1686 Ford F-250
  • C1686 Ford F-350
  • C1686 Ford Fiesta
  • C1686 Ford Flex
  • C1686 Ford Focus
  • C1686 Ford Focus Electric
  • C1686 Ford Freestar
  • C1686 Ford Freestyle
  • C1686 Ford Fusion
  • C1686 Ford Fusion Energi
  • C1686 Ford Fusion Hybrid
  • C1686 Ford Fusion Plug-In Hybrid
  • C1686 Ford GT
  • C1686 Ford Mustang
  • C1686 Ford Mustang Mach-E
  • C1686 Ford Mystique
  • C1686 Ford Probe
  • C1686 Ford Ranger
  • C1686 Ford Taurus
  • C1686 Ford Taurus X
  • C1686 Ford Tempo
  • C1686 Ford Thunderbird
  • C1686 Ford Transit
  • C1686 Ford Transit Connect
  • C1686 Ford Windstar

A code is a fault code and it indicates that something has gone wrong with your car's engine.

It can be caused by many different problems, including a faulty battery, a bad fuel pump, or even a cracked exhaust manifold.

You will need to diagnose the problem before you can fix it. The best way to do this is with an OBD scanner tool.

A scan tool will tell you what needs fixing and how much it will cost in order to fix that particular issue.