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U124700 — Particle sensor - message implausible

Particle sensor - message 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 U124700

Porsche Taycan

Porsche 911 (992)

Porsche Panamera (971, 2017–2023)

Porsche Panamera (972, 2024–)

Porsche Cayenne (9YA)

How to read and clear U124700

  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 U124700 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 Air Conditioning

U111000Function restriction due to missing message
U112100Data bus - missing message
U112200Data bus - implausible message
U112300Data bus – fault value received
U120100Data bus, No communication
U124600Particle sensor - no communication
U124F00Electric auxiliary heater (12V) - message implausible
U129000Servo motor for rear right air distribution - no communication
U129100Servo motor for rear right air distribution - message implausible
U12F100Rear A/C Control Head 1, no communication
U12F200Rear A/C Control Head 2, no communication
U12F900Comfort CAN bus 2, faulty

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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.