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B156EF1 — Seat belt tightener control module for 2nd row left, No tensioning due to excess voltage

Seat belt tightener control module for 2nd row left, No tensioning due to excess voltage. 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 B156EF1

Porsche Taycan

Porsche 911 (992)

Porsche Panamera (971, 2017–2023)

Porsche Panamera (972, 2024–)

Porsche Cayenne (9YA)

How to read and clear B156EF1

  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 B156EF1 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

B156E53Seat belt tightener control module for 2nd row left, Deactivated
B156E55Seat belt tightener control module for 2nd row left, not configured
B156E74Seat belt tightener control module for 2nd row left, Actuator deviated
B156E93Seat belt tightener control module for 2nd row left, No function
B156E94Seat belt tightener control module for 2nd row left, No unauthorized function
B156EF0Seat belt tightener control module for 2nd row left, No tensioning due to undervoltage
B156EF2Seat belt tightener control module for 2nd row left, Maximum number of beltless cycles reached
B156F00Seat belt tightener control module for 2nd row right
B156F02Seat belt tightener control module for 2nd row right, Signal error
B156F04Seat belt tightener control module for 2nd row right, Faulty
B156F08Seat belt tightener control module for 2nd row right, Signal/message malfunction
B156F16Seat belt tightener control module for 2nd row right, Voltage too low

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.