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C138EF3 — PDCC system restriction
PDCC system restriction. 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 C138EF3
How to read and clear C138EF3
- Plug a standard ENET (Ethernet-to-OBD) cable into your Porsche's OBD port and your Mac or Windows PC.
- Open STEUER14, pick your car and run a fault scan: every control unit is read, and C138EF3 shows with its status, its full description and the freeze frame when the unit stores one.
- 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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| C138BF1 | Pressure sensor – above working range |
| C138CF0 | Temperature sensor – above working range |
| C138CF1 | Temperature sensor – below working range |
| C138EF0 | PDCC system restriction |
| C138EF1 | PDCC system restriction |
| C138EF2 | PDCC system restriction |
| C138F01 | Battery, suction throttle valve – electrical short circuit |
| C138F07 | PDCC system restriction |
| C139001 | Proportional valve 1 – electrical short circuit |
| C139101 | Proportional valve 2 – electrical short circuit |
| C139201 | Direction valve 1 – electrical short circuit |
| C139301 | Direction valve 2 – electrical short circuit |
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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.