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U13F500 — Right ambient light, rear cupholder in front center console (AL4) – message implausible
Right ambient light, rear cupholder in front center console (AL4) – 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 U13F500
How to read and clear U13F500
- Plug a standard ENET (Ethernet-to-OBD) cable into your Porsche's OBD port and your Mac or Windows PC.
- Open STEUER14, pick your car and run a fault scan: every control unit is read, and U13F500 shows with its status, its full description and the freeze frame when the unit stores one.
- 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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| U13C800 | Right indirect ventilation door control motor, implausible message |
| U13E100 | Visibility sensor, No signal |
| U13E200 | Visibility sensor, implausible message |
| U13F400 | Right ambient light, rear cupholder in front center console (AL4) – no communication |
| U13F600 | Left ambient light, rear cupholder, front center console (AL5) – no communication |
| U13F700 | Left ambient light, rear cupholder, front center console (AL5) – message implausible |
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| U140100 | Function restriction – supply voltage too high |
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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.