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B151D11 — PSM OFF indicator light – short circuit to ground

PSM OFF indicator light – short circuit to ground. 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 B151D11

Porsche Taycan

Porsche 911 (992)

Porsche Panamera (971, 2017–2023)

Porsche Panamera (972, 2024–)

Porsche Cayenne (9YA)

How to read and clear B151D11

  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 B151D11 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 Central Electrics

B151A11PASM 2 button – short circuit to ground
B151A29PASM button 2 – signal implausible
B151B11Hill descent control indicator lamp, Short circuit to ground
B151B15Hill descent control indicator lamp, Open circuit/short circuit to B+
B151C11-AUTO HOLD- indicator lamp, Short circuit to ground
B151C15-AUTO HOLD- indicator lamp, Open circuit/short circuit to B+
B151D15PSM OFF indicator light – short circuit to B+ or open circuit
B151E11Left headlight (terminal 56B/wake-up) – short circuit to ground
B151F11Left headlight (terminal 56B/wake-up) – short circuit to ground
B152011Seat cushion temperature sensor, front left – short circuit to ground
B152015Temperature sensor for front left seat cushion – short circuit to B+ or open circuit
B152111Front right seat cushion temperature sensor – short circuit to ground

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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.