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C1246F6 — Electromechanical parking brake, Speed sensor malfunction

Electromechanical parking brake, Speed sensor malfunction. 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 C1246F6

Porsche Taycan

Porsche 911 (992)

Porsche Panamera (971, 2017–2023)

Porsche Panamera (972, 2024–)

Porsche Cayenne (9YA)

How to read and clear C1246F6

  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 C1246F6 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 Brake Electronics

C11FC14Indicator light for electromechanical parking brake - open circuit/short circuit to ground
C124654Electromechanical parking brake, No basic setting
C1246F2Electromechanical parking brake, Extreme incline detected when closing
C1246F3Electromechanical parking brake, not refaced
C1246F4Electromechanical parking brake, Not lowered correctly
C1246F5Electromechanical parking brake, Test bench mode active
C1246F7Electromechanical parking brake, Excessive voltage
C1246F8Electromechanical parking brake, Insufficient voltage
C1246F9Electromechanical parking brake, Button interruption
C1254F0Central ctrl. module for comfort systems, Implausible brake light signal
C1255F0Towing recognition control module, Implausible brake light signal
C1259F0Brake booster control unit – undergoing diagnostics

All 317 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.