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B10E912 — Center crash sensor for pedestrian protection - short circuit to B+

Center crash sensor for pedestrian protection - 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 B10E912

Porsche Taycan

Porsche 911 (992)

Porsche Panamera (971, 2017–2023)

Porsche Panamera (972, 2024–)

Porsche Cayenne (9YA)

How to read and clear B10E912

  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 B10E912 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

B10B500Seat occupancy detection control unit - function restriction, overvoltage
B10B600Roll-over protection faulty
B10E900Center crash sensor for pedestrian protection - equipment fault
B10E901Center crash sensor for pedestrian protection - electrical fault
B10E904Center crash sensor for pedestrian protection faulty
B10E911Center crash sensor for pedestrian protection - short circuit to ground
B10E913Center crash sensor for pedestrian protection - open circuit
B10E929Center crash sensor for pedestrian protection - signal implausible
B10E94ACenter crash sensor for pedestrian protection - part number implausible
B10EF53Ignition modules, front lid - deactivated
B11B300Ignition circuit for high-voltage battery disconnection element - equipment fault
B11B301Ignition circuit for high-voltage battery disconnection element - short circuit to other ignition 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.