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B1C1511 — Valve for convertible top compartment lid close – short circuit to ground
Valve for convertible top compartment lid close – short circuit to ground. 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 B1C1511
How to read and clear B1C1511
- 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 B1C1511 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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| 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+ |
| B1C1413 | Valve to open convertible top compartment – open circuit |
| B1C1419 | Valve to open convertible top compartment lid – current too high |
| B1C1512 | Valve for convertible top compartment lid close – short circuit to B+ |
| B1C1513 | Valve to close convertible top compartment lid – open circuit |
| B1C1519 | Valve, close convertible top compartment lid – current too high |
| B1C1611 | Pressure sensor, front spoiler Speed position – short circuit to ground |
| B1C1612 | Pressure sensor, front spoiler Speed position – short circuit to B+ |
| B1C1629 | Pressure sensor, front spoiler Position Speed, implausible signal |
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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.