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B1C4013 — External loudspeaker – open circuit
External loudspeaker – open circuit. The Taycan, 911 (992), 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 B1C4013
How to read and clear B1C4013
- 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 B1C4013 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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| B1C3B92 | Access to external storage medium – malfunction |
| B1C3CF0 | Exit Alert/Rear Cross Traffic Alert not available display active |
| B1C3D93 | Left operator control unit – does not function |
| B1C3E93 | Right operator control unit – does not function |
| B1C4011 | External loudspeaker – short circuit to ground |
| B1C4012 | External loudspeaker – short circuit to B+ |
| B1C4016 | External loudspeaker – voltage too low |
| B1C4017 | External loudspeaker – voltage too high |
| B1C4019 | External loudspeaker, current draw – above limit value |
| B1C4092 | External speaker – malfunction |
| B1C4098 | External loudspeaker – temperature too high |
| B1C5AF0 | Left charge port impaired display active |
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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.