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B186B00 — Function limitation because of Bluetooth shutdown
Function limitation because of Bluetooth shutdown. The Taycan, 911 (992), 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 B186B00
How to read and clear B186B00
- 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 B186B00 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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Download STEUER14 — free fault readingOther codes of the Antenna Control Module
| B10CD00 | Function restriction due to energy management |
| B17FBF0 | Roof antenna control units, Micro controller play protection active |
| B17FBF1 | Roof antenna control units, CAN play protection active |
| B184C00 | Release active |
| B186A00 | Function restriction due to safety system switch-off |
| B186C00 | Function restriction due to internal error |
| B190C11 | Bluetooth antenna 1 - short circuit to ground |
| B190C12 | Bluetooth antenna 1 - short circuit to B+ |
| B190C13 | Bluetooth antenna 1 - interference |
| B1AA911 | Bluetooth antenna 2 - short circuit to ground |
| B1AA912 | Bluetooth antenna 2 - short circuit to B+ |
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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.