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C126E00 — Functional limitation due to battery open circuit

Functional limitation due to battery open circuit. The Taycan, Panamera (971) 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 C126E00

Porsche Taycan

Porsche Panamera (971, 2017–2023)

Porsche Cayenne (9YA)

How to read and clear C126E00

  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 C126E00 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 Roll Control System

B2F0200Development code 2
C054500VIN Not Programmed or Incompatible - BSCM
C102A00System function test
C10A700Rolling test mode active
C10EE00Rolling test mode - fault
C124E0048V-System
C129600Sway Stabilization Control Module
C12964BSway Stabilization Control Module, excessive temperature
C1296F0Sway Stabilization Control Module, Low temperature
C1296F1Sway Stabilization Control Module, Incompatible version
C1296F5Sway stabilization control module, Pneumatic suspension shut-off
C129700Function limitation due to malfunction in sway control module

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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.