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B146D15 — Sensor for main catch on tailgate lock S1 – short circuit to B+ or open circuit

Sensor for main catch on tailgate lock S1 – short circuit to B+ or open circuit. 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 B146D15

Porsche Taycan

Porsche 911 (992)

Porsche Panamera (971, 2017–2023)

Porsche Panamera (972, 2024–)

Porsche Cayenne (9YA)

How to read and clear B146D15

  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 B146D15 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

B146712Bulb 2 for high-mount brake light, Short circuit to B+
B146713Bulb 2 for high-mount brake light, Open circuit
B146715Bulb 2 for high-mount brake light, Open circuit/short circuit to B+
B1468F0Return message regarding driver door closing condition, Implausible
B1469F0Return message regarding passenger door closing condition, Implausible
B146C29Tailgate lock sensors – signal implausible
B146E15Sensor for intermediate catch on tailgate lock S2 – short circuit to B+ or open circuit
B146F29Button for rear spoiler adjustment, Implausible signal
B147004Control unit – function restriction
B147016Supply voltage – too low
B147017Supply voltage – too high
B1470F0Rear spoiler adjustment control module, local activation active

All 616 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.