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C054500 — VIN Not Programmed or Incompatible - BSCM
VIN Not Programmed or Incompatible - BSCM. 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 C054500
How to read and clear C054500
- 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 C054500 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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| C053B00 | ABS Valves Supply Voltage Circuit/Open |
| C053C00 | ABS speed sensor – signal implausible |
| C053D00 | Brake pressure sensor 1 - signal implausible |
| C054100 | Brake pressure sensor 2 - signal implausible |
| C054200 | Brake pressure sensor 2 - short circuit to ground |
| C054300 | Brake pressure sensor 2 - short circuit to B+ |
| C054700 | Vacuum Sensor Supply Voltage Circuit/Open |
| C054800 | Vacuum Sensor Supply Voltage Low |
| C054A00 | Pressure sensor for brake booster - implausible signal |
| C054B00 | Pressure sensor for brake booster - short circuit to ground |
| C054C00 | Pressure sensor for brake booster - short circuit to B+ |
| C054E00 | Pressure sensor 2 for brake booster - 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.