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B198904 — Fragrance system pump, Faulty

Fragrance system pump, 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 B198904

Porsche Taycan

Porsche 911 (992)

Porsche Panamera (971, 2017–2023)

Porsche Panamera (972, 2024–)

Porsche Cayenne (9YA)

How to read and clear B198904

  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 B198904 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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B1982FBHeating element 4 control module, Temperature sensor 3 short circuit to ground
B198704Sensor for carbon dioxide content in the interior, Faulty
B198804Particle sensor - faulty
B199804Integrated toll charge module, faulty
B19A011Projection module in left matrix headlamp, Short circuit to ground
B19A111Projection module in right matrix headlamp, Short circuit to ground
B200000Control unit – function restriction
B200044Control unit – function restriction
B200045Control 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.