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U042800 — Steering-angle sensor, signal implausible

Steering-angle sensor, signal 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 U042800

Porsche Taycan

Porsche 911 (992)

Porsche Panamera (971, 2017–2023)

Porsche Panamera (972, 2024–)

Porsche Cayenne (9YA)

How to read and clear U042800

  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 U042800 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 Brake Electronics

U014100Front-end electronics control unit (BCM1) - no communication
U015100Airbag control unit - missing message
U01B400Brake booster control unit - no communication
U040100Engine electronics (DME) control unit – signal implausible
U040200Transmission control unit, signal implausible
U041900Power steering control unit – signal implausible
U042B00Control unit for chassis control (PASM) – signal implausible
U043100Data bus - fault value received
U043300Data bus - message implausible
U043500Data bus - missing message
U043E00Invalid Data Received From Vacuum Sensor "A"
U043F00Invalid Data Received From Vacuum Sensor "B"

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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.