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B13BEF1 — valve block 2, Voltage on the coding pin implausible

valve block 2, Voltage on the coding pin implausible. 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 B13BEF1

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 B13BEF1

  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 B13BEF1 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

B13BE16Control valve for massage, voltage - below limit value
B13BE17Control valve for massage, voltage - above limit value
B13BE29Control valve for massage - implausible signal
B13BE31Control valve for massage - no signal
B13BE4BControl valve for massage, temperature - above limit value
B13BEF0valve block 2, Low temperature
B13BF04Valve block 3, Faulty
B13BF16valve block 3, Voltage too low
B13BF17valve block 3, voltage too high
B13BF29Valve block 3, Implausible signal
B13BF31Valve block 3, No signal
B13BF4BValve block 3, Excess temp.

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.