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U142000 — Vehicle electrical system control module, Signal not initialized

Vehicle electrical system control module, Signal not initialized. The Taycan, 911 (992), 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 U142000

Porsche Taycan

Porsche 911 (992)

Porsche Panamera (972, 2024–)

Porsche Cayenne (9YA)

How to read and clear U142000

  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 U142000 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 Front Assist Camera

U11C400Ethernet databus, No communication
U133B00Drivetrain control, Implausible signal
U13E300CONCLUSION Identification, implausible
U13EE00Airbag control module timestamp, implausible
U140000Function restriction – supply voltage too low
U140100Function restriction – supply voltage too high
U142B00Ethernet databus, Open circuit
U143400Ethernet databus, Short circuit
U143D00FlexRay data bus, limited
U146800Laser for adaptive cruise control, implausible signal
U146900Lane change assistance control module 2, implausible signal
U146A00Control module for left front object detection radar sensor, implausible signal

All 336 codes of this control unit →

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.