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B1C11F5 — Wind deflector motor – thermal protection active

Wind deflector motor – thermal protection 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 B1C11F5

Porsche Taycan

Porsche 911 (992)

Porsche Panamera (971, 2017–2023)

Porsche Panamera (972, 2024–)

Porsche Cayenne (9YA)

How to read and clear B1C11F5

  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 B1C11F5 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 Aerodynamics Control Unit

B1C1019Supply valves, front spoiler, current too high
B1C11F0Wind deflector – Timeout while opening
B1C11F1Wind deflector – timeout while closing
B1C11F2Wind deflector – blockage when opening
B1C11F3Wind deflector – blockage when closing
B1C11F4Wind deflector – position implausible
B1C12F0Convertible top compartment lid – timeout opening
B1C12F1Convertible top compartment lid – timeout while closing
B1C12F2Convertible top compartment lid – blockage when opening
B1C12F3Convertible top compartment lid – blockage when closing
B1C12F4Convertible top compartment lid – position implausible
B1C1311Supply voltage for Hall sensors, rear spoiler – short circuit to ground

All 305 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.