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B102231 — Seat occupancy detection control unit - no communication

Seat occupancy detection control unit - no communication. 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 B102231

Porsche Taycan

Porsche 911 (992)

Porsche Panamera (971, 2017–2023)

Porsche Panamera (972, 2024–)

Porsche Cayenne (9YA)

How to read and clear B102231

  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 B102231 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

B102053Passenger airbag deactivation switch (L1) - deactivated
B102200Seat occupancy detection control unit - equipment fault
B102201Seat occupancy detection control unit - electrical fault
B102202Seat occupancy detection control unit - signal error
B102204Seat occupancy detection control unit faulty
B102229Seat occupancy detection control unit - signal implausible
B102253Passenger occupant detection system control module, Deactivated
B102254Seat occupancy detection control unit, calibration
B102255Seat occupancy detection control unit - not taught
B1022F0Seat occupancy detection control unit - not taught
B1022F1Seat occupancy detection control unit - temperature too high
B1022F2Seat occupancy detection control unit, sensor – open circuit to ground

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.