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B103A12 — Ignition module lid lock on front driverʼs side - short circuit to B+

Ignition module lid lock on front driverʼs side - short circuit to B+. 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 B103A12

Porsche Taycan

Porsche 911 (992)

Porsche Panamera (971, 2017–2023)

Porsche Panamera (972, 2024–)

Porsche Cayenne (9YA)

How to read and clear B103A12

  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 B103A12 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

B103912Ignition module lid hinge on front passengerʼs side - short circuit to B+
B10391AIgnition module lid hinge on front passenger’s side - resistance too low
B10391BIgnition module lid hinge on front passenger’s side - resistance too high
B103A00Ignition module lid lock on front driverʼs side - equipment fault
B103A01Ignition module lid lock on front driverʼs side - electrical fault
B103A11Ignition module lid lock on front driverʼs side - short circuit to ground
B103A1AIgnition module lid lock on front driverʼs side - resistance too low
B103A1BIgnition module lid lock on front driverʼs side - resistance too high
B104200Belt buckle switch on rear driverʼs side – equipment fault
B104201Driver side second row seat belt switch, Electrical error
B104211Belt buckle switch on rear driverʼs side - short circuit to ground
B104212Driver side second row seat belt switch, Short circuit to B+

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.