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P060500 — Control unit - function restriction

Control unit - function 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 P060500

Porsche Taycan

Porsche 911 (992)

Porsche Panamera (971, 2017–2023)

Porsche Panamera (972, 2024–)

Porsche Cayenne (9YA)

How to read and clear P060500

  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 P060500 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 DC/DC Converter

C145821Control unit – function restriction
C145822Control unit – function restriction
C1458F0Control unit – Function limitation
C145A01Terminal 30 – defective
P060200Programming
P060400Control unit - function restriction
P062F00Function restriction
P064F00Coding
P068500Main relay, control line - open circuit
P068B00ECM/PCM Power Relay De-Energized Performance - Too Late
P0A0E00High-voltage system, pilot line – open circuit
P0A9400Function limitation

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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.