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B11E912 — Outer rear left direction indicator light – short circuit to B+

Outer rear left direction indicator light – 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 B11E912

Porsche Taycan

Porsche 911 (992)

Porsche Panamera (971, 2017–2023)

Porsche Panamera (972, 2024–)

Porsche Cayenne (9YA)

How to read and clear B11E912

  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 B11E912 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

B117B1BCovering for fuel level indicator sensor 3, Resistance too high
B117C1ACovering for fuel level indicator sensor 4, Resistance too low
B117C1BCovering for fuel level indicator sensor 4, Resistance too high
B11A411Terminal 50 signal line – short circuit to ground
B11A412Terminal 50 signal line – short circuit to B+
B11E911Outer rear left direction indicator light – short circuit to ground
B11E913Outer rear left direction indicator light – open circuit
B11E915Outer rear left direction indicator light – short circuit to B+ or open circuit
B11EB11Outer right rear direction indicator light – short circuit to ground
B11EB12Outer right rear brake light – short circuit to B+
B11EB13Outer right rear direction indicator light – open circuit
B11EB15Outer rear right direction indicator light – short circuit to B+ or open circuit

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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.