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B190615 — Contact 3 in switch for start authorization, Open circuit/short circuit to B+

Contact 3 in switch for start authorization, Open circuit/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 B190615

Porsche Taycan

Porsche 911 (992)

Porsche Panamera (971, 2017–2023)

Porsche Panamera (972, 2024–)

Porsche Cayenne (9YA)

How to read and clear B190615

  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 B190615 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 Comfort System Module

B18D3F4Function activation – authentication failed
B190411Contact 1 in switch for start authorization, Short circuit to ground
B190415Contact 1 in switch for start authorization, Open circuit/short circuit to B+
B190511Contact 2 in switch for start authorization, Short circuit to ground
B190515Contact 2 in switch for start authorization, Open circuit/short circuit to B+
B190611Contact 3 in switch for start authorization, Short circuit to ground
B190711Contact 4 in switch for start authorization, Short circuit to ground
B190715Contact 4 in switch for start authorization, Open circuit/short circuit to B+
B193013Front lid emergency release button – open circuit
B193029Front lid emergency release button – signal implausible
B193111Front lid lock motor – short circuit to ground
B193115Front lid lock motor – short circuit to B+ or open circuit

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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.