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C119798 — Matrix light power output stage, Temperature too high

Matrix light power output stage, Temperature too high. 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 C119798

Porsche Taycan

Porsche 911 (992)

Porsche Panamera (971, 2017–2023)

Porsche Panamera (972, 2024–)

Porsche Cayenne (9YA)

How to read and clear C119798

  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 C119798 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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C119704Power module for Matrix headlight faulty
C119716Power module for Matrix headlights - supply voltage too low
C119717Power module for Matrix headlights - supply voltage too high
C1197F0Power module for Matrix headlights, temperature sensor - electrical fault
C119801Dipped beam headlight - electrical fault
C119813Dipped beam – open circuit
C119829Dipped beam headlight - signal implausible
C119898Dipped beam headlight - temperature too high
C1198F0Dipped beam headlight, coding resistance - electrical fault

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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.