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P1A8B00 — Refrigerant circuit shut-off valve (EAV5) – part number implausible
Refrigerant circuit shut-off valve (EAV5) – part number implausible. 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 P1A8B00
How to read and clear P1A8B00
- 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 P1A8B00 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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| P1A8100 | Cooling system drain and fill/check function – active |
| P1A8200 | Refrigerant circuit sensor on high-pressure side - pressure too high |
| P1A8300 | Camshaft adjustment, Replacement reaction active |
| P1A8700 | Refrigerant circuit shut-off valve (EAV2) – part number implausible |
| P1A8900 | Refrigerant circuit shut-off valve (EAV3) – part number implausible |
| P1A8A00 | Valve 3 for refrigerant, Incorrect component installed |
| P1A8C00 | Refrigerant circuit shut-off valve (EAV2) – not taught |
| P1A8D00 | Refrigerant circuit shut-off valve (EAV3) – not taught |
| P1A8E00 | Valve 3 for refrigerant, wrong address |
| P1A8F00 | Refrigerant circuit shut-off valve (EAV5) – not taught |
| P1A9000 | Sensors for refrigerant circuit (PT1/PT2/PT3) – pressure signal deviation too large |
| P1B5B00 | Directional-control valve for high-temperature circuit (WMV1) – temperature implausible |
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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.