OBD-II code · Body
B0860 License Plate Lamp Circuit
A fault has been detected in the license plate lamp circuit.
Is it safe to drive with B0860?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyBurnt out license plate bulb
- PossibleWater intrusion in lamp housing
Symptoms
- Warning light or symbol related to the affected system
- Comfort or safety function impaired
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Easy
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.2–0.8 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- License Plate Lamp, Body Control Module
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.