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B18DDF3 — Emergency call test mode, Backup battery function restriction

Emergency call test mode, Backup battery function restriction. 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 B18DDF3

Porsche Taycan

Porsche 911 (992)

Porsche Panamera (971, 2017–2023)

Porsche Panamera (972, 2024–)

Porsche Cayenne (9YA)

How to read and clear B18DDF3

  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 B18DDF3 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

B18CE11W-LAN antenna 2, short circuit to ground
B18CE12W-LAN antenna 2, short circuit to B+
B18CE13W-LAN antenna 2, open circuit
B18DDF0Emergency call test mode, Microphone function restriction
B18DDF1Emergency call test mode, Loudspeaker function restriction
B18DDF2Emergency call test mode, Airbag function restriction
B18DDF4Emergency call test mode, LED display function restriction
B18DDF5Emergency call test mode, Emergency call button function restriction
B18F4F0Crash signal from airbag control module, implausible
B18F4F1Crash signal from airbag control module, permanently on high level
B18F4F2Crash signal from airbag control module, permanently on low level
B191604Backup battery, Faulty

All 157 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.