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B198629 — Tailgate proximity sensor – signal implausible
Tailgate proximity sensor – signal 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 B198629
How to read and clear B198629
- 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 B198629 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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| B198529 | Front lid proximity sensor – signal implausible |
| B1985F0 | Front lid proximity sensor – anti-play prevention active |
| B198602 | Tailgate proximity sensor – signal error |
| B198611 | Tailgate proximity sensor – short circuit to ground |
| B198612 | Tailgate proximity sensor – short circuit to B+ |
| B198613 | Tailgate proximity sensor – open circuit |
| B1986F0 | Tailgate proximity sensor – play protection active |
| B199311 | Lighting for rear lid emergency release button – short circuit to ground |
| B199312 | Lighting for rear lid emergency release button – short circuit to B+ |
| B199313 | Lighting for rear lid emergency release button – open circuit |
| B199315 | Lighting for rear lid emergency release button – short circuit to B+ or open circuit |
| B200000 | Control unit – 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.