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B16FBF2 — Automated driving button, not initialized/not installed

Automated driving button, not initialized/not installed. 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 B16FBF2

Porsche Taycan

Porsche 911 (992)

Porsche Panamera (971, 2017–2023)

Porsche Panamera (972, 2024–)

Porsche Cayenne (9YA)

How to read and clear B16FBF2

  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 B16FBF2 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 Adaptive Cruise Control

B105000Function restriction, temperature above limit value
B106FF0Function limitation due to excessive brake temperature
B1168F3Function restriction, steering angle implausible
B163002Function restriction, route data not loaded
B16FBF0Automated driving button, Received malfunction value
B18D3F4Function activation – authentication failed
B200000Control unit – function restriction
B200500Coding
B200FF0Control unit – function restriction
B201200Coding
C1000F2Functions that can be activated (FOD - Function on Demand) – consistency check failed

All 53 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.