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B3A1700 — Refrigerant distribution valve 3 – malfunction
Refrigerant distribution valve 3 – malfunction. 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 B3A1700
How to read and clear B3A1700
- 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 B3A1700 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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| B3A1200 | Expansion valve for evaporator, low-temperature circuit (EXV2) – signal implausible |
| B3A1300 | Refrigerant circuit shut-off valve (EAV2) – fault |
| B3A1400 | Refrigerant circuit shut-off valve (EAV2) – temperature implausible |
| B3A1500 | Refrigerant circuit shut-off valve (EAV3) – fault |
| B3A1600 | Refrigerant circuit shut-off valve (EAV3) – temperature implausible |
| B3A1800 | A/C Refrigerant Distribution Valve "C" Actuator Temperature, Range/Performance |
| B3A1900 | Refrigerant circuit shut-off valve (EAV5) – fault |
| B3A1A00 | Refrigerant circuit shut-off valve (EAV5) – temperature implausible |
| B3A1B00 | High-voltage battery cooling refrigerant circuit - pressure too high |
| B3A1C00 | Refrigerant circuit – temperature too high |
| B3A3600 | Actuator for aerodynamic function, implausible temperature |
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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.