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B200005 — Ctrl. module faulty

Ctrl. module faulty. 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 B200005

Porsche Taycan

Laser ScannerNight Vision AssistTelematics Diagnostic Unit

Porsche 911 (992)

NightVision (Waermebildkamera)

Porsche Panamera (971, 2017–2023)

BVS (Bildverarbeitungssystem)Night Vision AssistTelematics Diagnostic Unit

Porsche Panamera (972, 2024–)

NightVision (Waermebildkamera)Telematics Diagnostic Unit

Porsche Cayenne (9YA)

Night Vision AssistTelematics Diagnostic Unit

How to read and clear B200005

  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 B200005 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 Laser Scanner

B105000Function restriction, temperature above limit value
B200009Ctrl. module faulty
B200042Control unit – function restriction
B200044Control unit – function restriction
B200045Control unit – function restriction
B200047Control unit – function restriction
B200094Control unit – function restriction

All 55 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.