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B16E31B — Igniter for deactivation of A/C system 2, Resistance too high

Igniter for deactivation of A/C system 2, Resistance too high. 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 B16E31B

Porsche Taycan

Porsche 911 (992)

Porsche Panamera (971, 2017–2023)

Porsche Panamera (972, 2024–)

Porsche Cayenne (9YA)

How to read and clear B16E31B

  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 B16E31B 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

B16E253Igniter for deactivation of A/C system 1, deactivated
B16E300Igniter for deactivation of A/C system 2
B16E301Igniter for deactivation of A/C system 2, Electrical malfunction
B16E311Igniter for deactivation of A/C system 2, Short circuit to Ground (GND)
B16E312Igniter for deactivation of A/C system 2, Short circuit to B+
B16E31AIgniter for deactivation of A/C system 2, Resistance too low
B16E353Igniter for deactivation of A/C system 2, deactivated
B16F200Emergency call activation - roll-over detected
B182F53Assistance System Monitor (ASM) - deactivated
B184C00Release active
B187CF0Porsche Active Safe (PAS) - function restriction, internal fault
B1896F0Crash data from electronic deactivation of high-voltage system, stored

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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.