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B1C2D12 — Position sensor for left convertible-top compartment lid open – short circuit to B+
Position sensor for left convertible-top compartment lid open – short circuit to B+. 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 B1C2D12
How to read and clear B1C2D12
- 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 B1C2D12 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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| B1C2B12 | Position sensor for left convertible-top compartment lid closed – short circuit to B+ |
| B1C2B14 | Position sensor for left convertible top compartment lid closed – short circuit to ground or open circuit |
| B1C2B29 | Position sensor for left convertible top compartment lid closed – implausible signal |
| B1C2C12 | Position sensor for right convertible-top compartment lid closed – short circuit to B+ |
| B1C2C14 | Position sensor for right convertible top compartment lid closed – short circuit to ground or open circuit |
| B1C2C29 | Position sensor for right convertible top compartment lid closed – implausible signal |
| B1C2D14 | Position sensor for left convertible top compartment lid opened – short circuit to ground or open circuit |
| B1C2D29 | Position sensor for left convertible-top compartment lid open – implausible signal |
| B1C3912 | Position sensor for right convertible-top compartment lid open – short circuit to B+ |
| B1C3914 | Position sensor for right convertible top compartment lid opened – short circuit to ground or open circuit |
| B1C3929 | Position sensor for right convertible-top compartment lid open – implausible signal |
| B1C4411 | Compressor, front spoiler – short circuit to ground |
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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.