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B17DF52 — PVTS, not activated

PVTS, not activated. 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 B17DF52

Porsche Taycan

Porsche 911 (992)

Porsche Panamera (971, 2017–2023)

Porsche Panamera (972, 2024–)

Porsche Cayenne (9YA)

How to read and clear B17DF52

  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 B17DF52 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 Telematics Communication Unit

B16EB12Microphone 4, Short circuit to B+
B16EB13Microphone 4, Open circuit
B172E11WLAN antenna - short circuit to ground
B172E12WLAN antenna - short circuit to B+
B172E13WLAN antenna - open circuit
B1788F0Control module, Immobilizer deactivated
B17DFF0PVTS, driver cards not taught
B17DFF1PVTS, special mode active
B17DFF2PVTS, anti-theft mode active
B17DFF3PVTS, restart inhibit active
B17DFF4PVTS, self-test failed
B17DFF5PVTS, incorrect basic setting

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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.