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P261100 — Refrigerant circuit shut-off valve (EAV2) – fault

Refrigerant circuit shut-off valve (EAV2) – fault. 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 P261100

Porsche Taycan

Porsche 911 (992)

Porsche Panamera (971, 2017–2023)

Porsche Panamera (972, 2024–)

Porsche Cayenne (9YA)

How to read and clear P261100

  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 P261100 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 Thermal Management

P218500Temperature sensor for high-temperature circuit (TW11) – short circuit to B+
P251500Refrigerant circuit sensor on low pressure side (PT2) – fault
P251600Refrigerant circuit sensor on low pressure side (PT2) – pressure implausible
P260000Coolant pump – open circuit
P260200Coolant pump – short circuit to ground
P260300Coolant pump – short circuit to B+
P261200Refrigerant circuit shut-off valve (EAV2) – voltage too low
P261300Refrigerant circuit shut-off valve (EAV2) – voltage too high
P261A00Additional coolant pump (P5) – open circuit
P261C00Additional coolant pump (P5) – short circuit to ground or open circuit
P261D00Additional coolant pump (P5) – short circuit to B+
P261E00Additional coolant pump (P5) – blocked

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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.