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B1B9600 — Undervoltage due to short drop strategy - active

Undervoltage due to short drop strategy - active. 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 B1B9600

Porsche Taycan

Porsche 911 (992)

Porsche Panamera (971, 2017–2023)

Porsche Panamera (972, 2024–)

Porsche Cayenne (9YA)

How to read and clear B1B9600

  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 B1B9600 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 Door Module, Driver

B1AB111Lighting in front door, pin D3 - short circuit to ground
B1AB113Lighting in front door, pin D3 - open circuit
B1AB311Lighting in front door, pin C1/B3 - short circuit to ground
B1AB313Lighting in front door, pin C1/B3 - open circuit
B1AB511Lighting in front door, pin D16 - short circuit to ground
B1AB513Lighting in front door, pin D16 - open circuit
B200042Control unit – function restriction
B200500Coding
B201200Coding
B201D00Function restriction, From incorrect signature
C111829Lane change assistance button, Implausible signal
U101100Supply voltage – too low

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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.