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C135CF3 — Recuperation – malfunction

Recuperation – 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 C135CF3

Porsche Taycan

Porsche 911 (992)

Porsche Panamera (971, 2017–2023)

Porsche Panamera (972, 2024–)

Porsche Cayenne (9YA)

How to read and clear C135CF3

  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 C135CF3 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

C1337F7Brake electronics – forced activation by rear axle steering
C1337F8Forced brake activation by development function
C135C96Brake electronics – internal error
C135CF0Brake electronics control module, Brake Booster function limitation
C135CF1Data bus – incorrect value received
C135CF2Data bus – incorrect value received
C135CF4Brake electronics – cooling flap position implausible
C135CF5Brake electronics – implausible signal from instrument cluster
C135CF6Brake electronics – missing message from instrument cluster
C135CF7Brake electronics – missing message from brake booster
C1397F0Brake circuit hydraulics on front axle – leak detected
C1398F0Brake circuit hydraulics on rear axle – leak detected

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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.