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C119704 — Power module for Matrix headlight faulty

Power module for Matrix headlight 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 C119704

Porsche Taycan

Porsche 911 (992)

Porsche Panamera (971, 2017–2023)

Porsche Panamera (972, 2024–)

Porsche Cayenne (9YA)

How to read and clear C119704

  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 C119704 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 Light Control Left

B190A01Side direction indicator light/side marker light – electrical fault
B200000Control unit – function restriction
B200100Control unit – wrong software version
B200500Coding
B201200Coding
B2F0200Development code 2
C119716Power module for Matrix headlights - supply voltage too low
C119717Power module for Matrix headlights - supply voltage too high
C119798Matrix light power output stage, Temperature too high
C1197F0Power module for Matrix headlights, temperature sensor - electrical fault
C119801Dipped beam headlight - electrical fault
C119813Dipped beam – open circuit

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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.