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B170001 — Indicator lamp for cupholder heating function, Electrical error
Indicator lamp for cupholder heating function, Electrical error. 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 B170001
How to read and clear B170001
- Plug a standard ENET (Ethernet-to-OBD) cable into your Porsche's OBD port and your Mac or Windows PC.
- Open STEUER14, pick your car and run a fault scan: every control unit is read, and B170001 shows with its status, its full description and the freeze frame when the unit stores one.
- 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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| B16F9F1 | Roof electronics control module 2, Rear reading lamp button, right, implausible signal |
| B16F9F2 | Roof electronics control module 2, Rear interior lamp rear button, implausible signal |
| B170101 | Indicator lamp for cupholder cooling function, Electrical error |
| B170401 | Interior lighting button – electrical fault |
| B170501 | Button for rear reading light – electrical fault |
| B170601 | Button for front left reading light – electrical fault |
| B170701 | Button for front right reading light – electrical fault |
| B170801 | Left head area heater button, Electrical error |
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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.