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B101B4A — Crash sensor in lock carrier on front passengerʼs side - part number implausible

Crash sensor in lock carrier on front passengerʼs side - part number implausible. The Taycan, 911 (992), Panamera (971), Panamera (972) and Cayenne report this code; below is which control unit sets it on each model and how to read and clear it.

Which models and control units set B101B4A

Porsche Taycan

Porsche 911 (992)

Porsche Panamera (971, 2017–2023)

Porsche Panamera (972, 2024–)

Porsche Cayenne (9YA)

How to read and clear B101B4A

  1. Plug a standard ENET (Ethernet-to-OBD) cable into your Porsche's OBD port and your Mac or Windows PC.
  2. Open STEUER14, pick your car and run a fault scan: every control unit is read, and B101B4A shows with its status, its full description and the freeze frame when the unit stores one.
  3. Fix the cause first, then clear the fault memory and scan again to check it stays away. Reading and clearing fault codes is free on every control unit.

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Other codes of the Airbag

B101B01Crash sensor in lock carrier on front passengerʼs side - electrical fault
B101B04Crash sensor in lock carrier on front passengerʼs side faulty
B101B11Crash sensor for front passenger-side lock carrier - short circuit to ground
B101B12Crash sensor for front passenger-side lock carrier - short circuit to B+
B101B13Crash sensor in lock carrier on front passengerʼs side - open circuit
B101B29Crash sensor on front passenger-side lock carrier - signal implausible
B101C00Belt buckle switch on front driverʼs side – equipment fault
B101C01Belt buckle switch on front driverʼs side - short circuit to another line
B101C07Belt buckle switch on front driver’s side - mechanical fault
B101C11Belt buckle switch on front driverʼs side – short circuit to ground
B101C12Belt buckle switch on front driverʼs side – short circuit to B+
B101C13Belt buckle switch on front driverʼs side – open circuit

All 723 codes of this control unit →

Fault names come from the manufacturer's diagnostic data. STEUER14 is independent and not affiliated with Porsche AG. A code tells you what a control unit detected, not always which part failed — check wiring, supply voltage and related codes before replacing parts. STEUER14 shows each fault's full description, status and freeze frame on the car.