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B13BD16 — Control valve for air cushion, voltage - below limit value

Control valve for air cushion, voltage - below limit value. 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 B13BD16

Porsche Taycan

Seat Module, DriverSeat Module, Passenger

Porsche 911 (992)

Seat Module, DriverSeat Module, Passenger

Porsche Panamera (971, 2017–2023)

Seat Module, DriverSeat Module, PassengerSeat Control Module, Rear Driver SideSeat Control Module, Rear Passenger Side

Porsche Panamera (972, 2024–)

Seat Module, DriverSeat Module, PassengerSeat Control Module, Rear Driver SideSeat Control Module, Rear Passenger Side

Porsche Cayenne (9YA)

Seat Module, DriverSeat Module, Passenger

How to read and clear B13BD16

  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 B13BD16 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 Seat Module, Driver

B135E29Seat backrest adjustment sensor, Implausible signal
B135F11Headrest adjustment sensor, Short circuit to ground
B135F29Headrest adjustment sensor, Implausible signal
B136011Sensor for belt height adjustment, Short circuit to ground
B136029Sensor for belt height adjustment, Implausible signal
B13BD04Control valve for air cushion faulty
B13BD17Control valve for air cushion, voltage - above limit value
B13BD29Control valve for air cushion - implausible signal
B13BD31Control valve for air cushion - no signal
B13BD4ACoding
B13BD4BControl valve for air cushion, temperature - above limit value
B13BDF0valve block 1, Low temperature

All 222 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.