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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

Porsche Taycan

Porsche 911 (992)

Porsche Panamera (971, 2017–2023)

Porsche Panamera (972, 2024–)

Porsche Cayenne (9YA)

How to read and clear B170001

  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 B170001 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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B16F9F1Roof electronics control module 2, Rear reading lamp button, right, implausible signal
B16F9F2Roof electronics control module 2, Rear interior lamp rear button, implausible signal
B170101Indicator lamp for cupholder cooling function, Electrical error
B170401Interior lighting button – electrical fault
B170501Button for rear reading light – electrical fault
B170601Button for front left reading light – electrical fault
B170701Button for front right reading light – electrical fault
B170801Left head area heater button, Electrical error

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.