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C129487 — Brake electronics – missing message from chassis controller

Brake electronics – missing message from chassis controller. 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 C129487

Porsche Taycan

Porsche 911 (992)

Porsche Panamera (971, 2017–2023)

Porsche Panamera (972, 2024–)

Porsche Cayenne (9YA)

How to read and clear C129487

  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 C129487 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

C1255F0Towing recognition control module, Implausible brake light signal
C1259F0Brake booster control unit – undergoing diagnostics
C125A01Left parking brake motor, Engine speed implausible
C125AF0Activation of parking brake motor, left, Timeout
C125B01Right parking brake motor, Engine speed implausible
C129429Brake electronics – implausible signal from chassis controller
C1295F0Tire check indicator / wheel loose detection, Data implausible
C12E204Right parking brake motor, faulty
C12E219Right parking brake motor, Current High
C12E2F2Right parking brake motor, Engine speed implausible
C12E2F3Right parking brake motor, Activation takes too long
C12E2F4Right parking brake motor, locked

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.