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B164215 — Left daytime running lamp and parking lamp bulb 2, Open circuit/short circuit to B+

Left daytime running lamp and parking 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 B164215

Porsche Taycan

Porsche 911 (992)

Porsche Panamera (971, 2017–2023)

Porsche Panamera (972, 2024–)

Porsche Cayenne (9YA)

How to read and clear B164215

  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 B164215 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

B15E304Right rear light 2 for door speaker lighting, Faulty
B15F911Button for defrost function, Short circuit to ground
B15F929Button for defrost function, Implausible signal
B15FA11Button for auxiliary water heater, Short circuit to ground
B15FA29Button for auxiliary water heater, Implausible signal
B164211Left daytime running lamp and parking lamp bulb 2, Short circuit to ground
B164311Right daytime running lamp and parking lamp bulb 2, Short circuit to ground
B164315Right daytime running lamp and parking lamp bulb 2, Open circuit/short circuit to B+
B165111Left front turn signal bulb 2, Short circuit to ground
B165115Left front turn signal bulb 2, Open circuit/short circuit to B+
B165211Right front turn signal bulb 2, Short circuit to ground
B165215Right front turn signal bulb 2, Open circuit/short circuit to B+

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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.