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B1C12F3 — Convertible top compartment lid – blockage when closing
Convertible top compartment lid – blockage when closing. 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 B1C12F3
How to read and clear B1C12F3
- 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 B1C12F3 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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| B1C11F3 | Wind deflector – blockage when closing |
| B1C11F4 | Wind deflector – position implausible |
| B1C11F5 | Wind deflector motor – thermal protection active |
| B1C12F0 | Convertible top compartment lid – timeout opening |
| B1C12F1 | Convertible top compartment lid – timeout while closing |
| B1C12F2 | Convertible top compartment lid – blockage when opening |
| B1C12F4 | Convertible top compartment lid – position implausible |
| B1C1311 | Supply voltage for Hall sensors, rear spoiler – short circuit to ground |
| B1C1312 | Supply voltage for Hall sensors, rear spoiler – short circuit to B+ |
| B1C1313 | Supply voltage to Hall sensors, rear spoiler – open circuit |
| B1C1411 | Valve to open convertible top compartment lid – short circuit to ground |
| B1C1412 | Valve to open convertible top compartment lid – short circuit to B+ |
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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.