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B16CEF0 — Control unit reset due to ParkAssist function

Control unit reset due to ParkAssist function. 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 B16CEF0

Porsche Taycan

Porsche 911 (992)

Porsche Panamera (971, 2017–2023)

Porsche Panamera (972, 2024–)

Porsche Cayenne (9YA)

How to read and clear B16CEF0

  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 B16CEF0 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

B16CB11Left headlight (terminal 56B/wake-up) – short circuit to ground
B16CBF0Left headlight (terminal 56B/wake-up) – current too high
B16CBF1Left LED headlamp power output module, supply voltage, Overload of fog lamp output
B16CCF0Right headlight (terminal 56B/wake-up) – current too high
B16CCF1Right LED headlamp power output module, supply voltage, Overload of fog lamp output
B16CDF0Trailer kink angle signal, implausible
B16CEF1Control unit reset due to PDLS automatic light function
B16CEF2Control unit reset due to ambient lighting function
B16CEF3Control unit reset due to trailer parking assist function
B16CEF4Control unit reset due to air conditioning function
B16EC11Steering wheel heating button, Short circuit to Ground (GND)
B16EC29Steering wheel heating button, Implausible signal

All 1472 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.