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C11A098 — Control module, Temperature too high

Control module, 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 C11A098

Porsche Taycan

Matrix Headlamp LeftMatrix Headlamp RightLight Control LeftLight Control Right

Porsche 911 (992)

All-Wheel Drive ControlBeamer Module Matrix Headlamp LeftBeamer Module Matrix Headlamp RightLight Control LeftLight Control Right

Porsche Panamera (971, 2017–2023)

Light Control LeftLight Control Right

Porsche Panamera (972, 2024–)

Beamer Module Matrix Headlamp LeftBeamer Module Matrix Headlamp RightLight Control LeftLight Control Right

Porsche Cayenne (9YA)

All-Wheel Drive ControlBeamer Module Matrix Headlamp LeftBeamer Module Matrix Headlamp RightLight Control LeftLight Control Right

How to read and clear C11A098

  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 C11A098 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 Matrix Headlamp Left

B200500Coding
B201200Coding
B2F0100Development code 1
B2F0200Development code 2
C10CA00Limp home active
C119F00Headlight - country variant implausible
C11A0F0Temperature sensor (internal) - electrical fault
U041500Control unit for brake electronics (PSM) – signal implausible
U043100Data bus - fault value received
U101100Supply voltage – too low
U101200Supply voltage – too high
U103000LIN bus 1 – electrical fault

All 26 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.