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B156E00 — Seat belt tightener control module for 2nd row left

Seat belt tightener control module for 2nd row left. 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 B156E00

Porsche Taycan

Porsche 911 (992)

Porsche Panamera (971, 2017–2023)

Porsche Panamera (972, 2024–)

Porsche Cayenne (9YA)

How to read and clear B156E00

  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 B156E00 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 Airbag

B152B00Pedestrian protection no function due to missing message
B152C00Pedestrian protection no function due to implausible message
B152D00Pedestrian protection no function due to received error value
B152E00Porsche Active Safe (PAS) - function restriction, undervoltage
B152F00Porsche Active Safe (PAS) - function restriction, overvoltage
B155D00Porsche Active Safe (PAS), functions, coding
B156E02Seat belt tightener control module for 2nd row left, Signal error
B156E04Seat belt tightener control module for 2nd row left, Faulty
B156E08Seat belt tightener control module for 2nd row left, Signal/message malfunction
B156E16Seat belt tightener control module for 2nd row left, Voltage too low
B156E17Seat belt tightener control module for 2nd row left, Voltage too high
B156E4BSeat belt tightener control module for 2nd row left, Excess temp.

All 723 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.