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B121E15 — Right daytime running lamp bulb, Open circuit/short circuit to B+

Right daytime running lamp bulb, Open circuit/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 B121E15

Porsche Taycan

Porsche 911 (992)

Porsche Panamera (971, 2017–2023)

Porsche Panamera (972, 2024–)

Porsche Cayenne (9YA)

How to read and clear B121E15

  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 B121E15 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 Central Electrics

B121B15Left low beam headlamp reflector motor, Open circuit/short circuit to B+
B121C11Right low beam headlamp reflector motor, Short circuit to ground
B121C15Right low beam headlamp reflector motor, Open circuit/short circuit to B+
B121D11Left daytime running lamp bulb, Short circuit to ground
B121D15Left daytime running lamp bulb, Open circuit/short circuit to B+
B121E11Right daytime running lamp bulb, Short circuit to ground
B121F11Left fog light bulb, Short circuit to ground
B121F15Left fog light bulb, Open circuit/short circuit to B+
B122011Right fog light bulb, Short circuit to ground
B122015Right fog light bulb, Open circuit/short circuit to B+
B126111Windshield washer pump/rear camera – short circuit to ground
B126211Night vision/ACC washer pump – 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.