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B116E02 — Door handle proximity sensor, rear right – signal error

Door handle proximity sensor, rear right – signal error. 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 B116E02

Porsche Taycan

Porsche 911 (992)

Porsche Panamera (971, 2017–2023)

Porsche Panamera (972, 2024–)

Porsche Cayenne (9YA)

How to read and clear B116E02

  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 B116E02 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 Comfort System Module

B116D02Door handle proximity sensor, rear left – signal error
B116D11Door handle proximity sensor, rear left – short circuit to ground
B116D12Door handle proximity sensor, rear left – short circuit to B+
B116D13Door handle proximity sensor, rear left – open circuit
B116D29Door handle proximity sensor, rear left – signal implausible
B116DF1Door handle proximity sensor, rear left – play protection active
B116E11Door handle proximity sensor, rear right – short circuit to ground
B116E12Door handle proximity sensor, rear right – short circuit to B+
B116E13Door handle proximity sensor, rear right – open circuit
B116E29Door handle proximity sensor, rear right – signal implausible
B116EF1Door handle proximity sensor, rear right – play protection active
B117211Antenna for start authorization on front center console – short circuit to ground

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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.