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U12C800 — MAC address conflict in Ethernet switch branch 1

MAC address conflict in Ethernet switch branch 1. 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 U12C800

Porsche Taycan

Porsche 911 (992)

Porsche Panamera (971, 2017–2023)

Porsche Panamera (972, 2024–)

Porsche Cayenne (9YA)

How to read and clear U12C800

  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 U12C800 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 DC/DC Converter

U112200Data bus - implausible message
U112300Data bus – fault value received
U11BB00Ethernet databus branch 1, Electrical error
U11BC00Ethernet databus branch 2, Electrical error
U122C00Ethernet databus branch 1, No communication
U122D00Ethernet databus branch 2, No communication
U12C900MAC address conflict in Ethernet switch branch 2
U12CA00MAC address conflict in Ethernet switch branch 3
U12CB00MAC address conflict in Ethernet switch branch 4
U12D000IPv6 address conflict
U138F00Clock synchronization failure
U139000Clock synchronization master, branch 1, invalid number

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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.