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B18F4F0 — Crash signal from airbag control module, implausible
Crash signal from airbag control module, implausible. 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 B18F4F0
How to read and clear B18F4F0
- 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 B18F4F0 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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| B18DDF0 | Emergency call test mode, Microphone function restriction |
| B18DDF1 | Emergency call test mode, Loudspeaker function restriction |
| B18DDF2 | Emergency call test mode, Airbag function restriction |
| B18DDF3 | Emergency call test mode, Backup battery function restriction |
| B18DDF4 | Emergency call test mode, LED display function restriction |
| B18DDF5 | Emergency call test mode, Emergency call button function restriction |
| B18F4F1 | Crash signal from airbag control module, permanently on high level |
| B18F4F2 | Crash signal from airbag control module, permanently on low level |
| B191604 | Backup battery, Faulty |
| B1916F0 | Backup battery, Critical charge level |
| B1916F1 | Backup battery, Not recognized |
| B1916F4 | Backup battery, Service life critical |
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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.