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B147856 — Steering column lock control unit – equipment fault

Steering column lock control unit – equipment fault. 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 B147856

Porsche Taycan

Porsche 911 (992)

Porsche Panamera (971, 2017–2023)

Porsche Panamera (972, 2024–)

Porsche Cayenne (9YA)

How to read and clear B147856

  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 B147856 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

B147702Door handle proximity sensor, front right – signal error
B147711Door handle proximity sensor, front right – short circuit to ground
B147712Door handle proximity sensor, front right – short circuit to B+
B147713Door handle proximity sensor, front right – open circuit
B147729Door handle proximity sensor, front right – signal implausible
B1477F0Door handle proximity sensor, front right – play protection active
B147904Remote key 1, Faulty
B147918Radio key 1 – voltage too low
B147954Radio key 1 – not taught
B147A04Remote key 2, Faulty
B147A18Radio key 2 – voltage too low
B147A54Radio key 2 – not taught

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.