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B1291F7 — Operator control unit in front center console, traffic data button "INFO"

Operator control unit in front center console, traffic data button "INFO". 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 B1291F7

Porsche Taycan

Porsche 911 (992)

Porsche Panamera (971, 2017–2023)

Porsche Panamera (972, 2024–)

Porsche Cayenne (9YA)

How to read and clear B1291F7

  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 B1291F7 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 Information Control Unit

B1291F0Operator control unit in front center console - reset line, electrical fault
B1291F2Operator control unit in front center console, rotary knob for menu selection
B1291F3Operator control unit in front center console, media source selection button "MEDIA"
B1291F4Operator control unit in front center console, phonebook button "NAME"
B1291F5Operator control unit in front center console, telephone button "TEL"
B1291F6Operator control unit in front center console, navigation button "NAV"
B1291F8Operator control unit in front center console, vehicle setting button "CAR"
B1291F9Operator control unit in front center console, device setting button "SETUP"
B1291FAOperator control unit in front center console, left arrow button
B1291FBOperator control unit in front center console, right arrow button
B1291FCOperator control unit in front center console, radio button
B1291FDOperator control unit in front center console, main menu button "MENU"

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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.