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B16FB29 — Automated driving button, Implausible signal

Automated driving button, Implausible signal. The Taycan, 911 (992), 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 B16FB29

Porsche Taycan

Porsche 911 (992)

Porsche Panamera (972, 2024–)

Porsche Cayenne (9YA)

How to read and clear B16FB29

  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 B16FB29 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 Front Assist Camera

B13CFF1Pause recommendation, Status feedback for HMI implausible
B15EB12Voltage supply for rear parking aid sensor, Short circuit to B+
B15EB14Voltage supply for rear parking aid sensor, Open circuit/short circuit to ground
B15EC12Voltage supply for front parking aid sensor, Short circuit to B+
B15EC14Voltage supply for front parking aid sensor, Open circuit/short circuit to ground
B163002Function restriction, route data not loaded
B170AF1Data synchronization for image processing not complete
B172F11Front external activation, Short circuit to Ground (GND)
B172F12Front external activation, Short circuit to B+
B173A11Rear external activation, Short circuit to Ground (GND)
B173A12Rear external activation, Short circuit to B+
B1792F1Trailer positioning assistant, Poor image quality

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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.