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C12B216 — Driver activity sensor, Voltage too low

Driver activity sensor, Voltage too low. The Taycan, 911 (992), 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 C12B216

Porsche Taycan

Porsche 911 (992)

Porsche Panamera (972, 2024–)

Porsche Cayenne (9YA)

How to read and clear C12B216

  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 C12B216 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 Front Assist Camera

C12AF02Rear peripheral camera, video wiring, Signal error
C12B001Left peripheral camera, video wiring, Electrical malfunction
C12B002Left peripheral camera, video wiring, Signal error
C12B101Right peripheral camera, video wiring, Electrical malfunction
C12B102Right peripheral camera, video wiring, Signal error
C12B204Driver activity sensor, faulty
C12B217Driver activity sensor, voltage too high
C12B231Driver activity sensor, No signal
C12B298Driver activity sensor, Temperature too high
C12B2F0Driver activity sensor, Restricted view
C12B2F1Driver activity sensor, incorrect serial number
C12B2F2Driver activity sensor, Firmware obsolete

All 336 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.