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P31E400 — Immediate upload button, Open circuit

Immediate upload button, Open circuit. The Taycan, 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 P31E400

Porsche Taycan

Porsche Panamera (971, 2017–2023)

Porsche Panamera (972, 2024–)

Porsche Cayenne (9YA)

How to read and clear P31E400

  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 P31E400 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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P31DC00Search illumin. for button module, Electrical error
P31DD00Charging socket AC, plug lock activation - electrical fault
P31DE00Combination charging socket, plug lock activation - electrical fault
P31DF00Charging socket AC, communication connection - short circuit to ground
P31E100CHAdeMO charging socket – electrical fault
P31E200Charging socket A, AC electrical system supply – short circuit
P31E500Button for loading profile, Open circuit
P31E700AC electrical system supply line – open circuit
P31E900High-voltage charger – charging module 1 defective
P31EA00High-voltage charger – charging module 2 defective
P31EB00High-voltage charger, line conductor L2 – undervoltage
P31EC00High-voltage charger, line conductor L2 – overvoltage

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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.