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C138B01 — Communication error

Communication error. 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 C138B01

Porsche Taycan

Porsche 911 (992)

Porsche Panamera (971, 2017–2023)

Porsche Panamera (972, 2024–)

Porsche Cayenne (9YA)

How to read and clear C138B01

  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 C138B01 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 Chassis Control

C1386F1Front axle tire temperature display, implausible signal
C1386F2Tire temperature display, functional impairment
C1387F0FL body acceleration sensor installed incorrectly
C1388F0FR body acceleration sensor installed incorrectly
C1389F0RL body acceleration sensor installed incorrectly
C138AF0RR body acceleration sensor installed incorrectly
C138BF0Pressure sensor – below working range
C138BF1Pressure sensor – above working range
C138CF0Temperature sensor – above working range
C138CF1Temperature sensor – below working range
C138EF0PDCC system restriction
C138EF1PDCC system restriction

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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.