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B166329 — Microswitch, roof latch locked – implausible signal

Microswitch, roof latch locked – implausible signal. 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 B166329

Porsche Taycan

Porsche 911 (992)

Porsche Panamera (971, 2017–2023)

Porsche Panamera (972, 2024–)

Porsche Cayenne (9YA)

How to read and clear B166329

  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 B166329 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 Aerodynamics Control Unit

B1470F4Temperature - below limit value
B1470F6Rear spoiler, timeout during teach-in
B1470F7Timeout during reference operation
B1470F8Coding
B1470F9Rear spoiler, test drive faulty
B166312Microswitch, roof latch locked – short circuit to B+
B16F804Rear spoiler drive 1 faulty
B16F854Rear spoiler, drive 1 - calibration
B16F8F0Rear spoiler, drive 1 - blockages while retracting
B16F8F1Rear spoiler, drive 1 - blockages while extending
B16F8F2Rear spoiler drive 1 - position implausible
B16F8F3Rear spoiler drive 1 - timeout while extending

All 305 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.