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B1788F0 — Control module, Immobilizer deactivated
Control module, Immobilizer deactivated. 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 B1788F0
How to read and clear B1788F0
- 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 B1788F0 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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| B16EB13 | Microphone 4, Open circuit |
| B172E11 | WLAN antenna - short circuit to ground |
| B172E12 | WLAN antenna - short circuit to B+ |
| B172E13 | WLAN antenna - open circuit |
| B17DF52 | PVTS, not activated |
| B17DFF0 | PVTS, driver cards not taught |
| B17DFF1 | PVTS, special mode active |
| B17DFF2 | PVTS, anti-theft mode active |
| B17DFF3 | PVTS, restart inhibit active |
| B17DFF4 | PVTS, self-test failed |
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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.