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B159615 — Right daytime running lamp bulb 2, Open circuit/short circuit to B+

Right daytime running lamp bulb 2, Open circuit/short circuit to B+. 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 B159615

Porsche Taycan

Porsche 911 (992)

Porsche Panamera (971, 2017–2023)

Porsche Panamera (972, 2024–)

Porsche Cayenne (9YA)

How to read and clear B159615

  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 B159615 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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B158F04Coolant expansion valve, A/C, Faulty
B158F21Coolant expansion valve, A/C, Lower limit not reached
B158F22Coolant expansion valve, A/C, Upper limit exceeded
B159511Left daytime running lamp bulb 2, Short circuit to ground
B159515Left daytime running lamp bulb 2, Open circuit/short circuit to B+
B159611Right daytime running lamp bulb 2, Short circuit to ground
B15B529AUTO automatic lights button – signal implausible
B15B629Marker light button – signal implausible
B15B729Low beam button – signal implausible
B15B804Right ambient light for front cupholder, front console (AL2) – defective
B15B904Left ambient light, front cupholder, front center console (AL3) – defective
B15BA04Front ambient light on front left door panel (AL10) – defective

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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.