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B18CD12 — W-LAN antenna 1, short circuit to B+
W-LAN antenna 1, short circuit to B+. 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 B18CD12
How to read and clear B18CD12
- 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 B18CD12 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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| B18BF11 | LTE antenna 3 – short circuit to ground |
| B18BF12 | LTE antenna 3 – short circuit to B+ |
| B18BF13 | LTE antenna 3 – open circuit |
| B18BFF0 | LTE antenna 3 – incorrect installation detected |
| B18CCF1 | Ethernet transceiver, Function restriction due to excess temperature protection |
| B18CD11 | W-LAN antenna 1, short circuit to ground |
| B18CD13 | W-LAN antenna 1, open circuit |
| B18CE11 | W-LAN antenna 2, short circuit to ground |
| B18CE12 | W-LAN antenna 2, short circuit to B+ |
| B18CE13 | W-LAN antenna 2, open circuit |
| B18DDF0 | Emergency call test mode, Microphone function restriction |
| B18DDF1 | Emergency call test mode, Loudspeaker function restriction |
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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.