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B197804 — Crash sensor in A-pillar on driverʼs side faulty

Crash sensor in A-pillar on driverʼs side faulty. 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 B197804

Porsche Taycan

Porsche 911 (992)

Porsche Panamera (971, 2017–2023)

Porsche Panamera (972, 2024–)

Porsche Cayenne (9YA)

How to read and clear B197804

  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 B197804 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 Airbag

B197311Igniter 2 f. seat belt tensioner, 2nd row, front passenger side, Short circuit to ground
B197312Igniter 2 f. seat belt tensioner, 2nd row, front passenger side, Short circuit to B+
B19731AIgniter 2 f. seat belt tensioner, 2nd row, front passenger side, Resistance too low
B19731BIgniter 2 f. seat belt tensioner, 2nd row, front passenger side, Resistance too high
B197800Crash sensor in A-pillar on driver’s side - equipment fault
B197801Crash sensor in A-pillar on driverʼs side - electrical fault
B197811Crash sensor in A-pillar on driverʼs side - short circuit to ground
B197812Crash sensor in A-pillar on driver’s side - short circuit to B+
B197813Crash sensor in A-pillar on driver’s side - open circuit
B197829Crash sensor in A-pillar on driver’s side - signal implausible
B19784ACrash sensor in A-pillar on driver’s side - part number implausible
B197900Crash sensor in A-pillar on passenger’s side - equipment fault

All 723 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.