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U14AB00 — MAC address conflict in Ethernet switch branch 11

MAC address conflict in Ethernet switch branch 11. 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 U14AB00

Porsche Taycan

Porsche 911 (992)

Porsche Panamera (971, 2017–2023)

Porsche Panamera (972, 2024–)

Porsche Cayenne (9YA)

How to read and clear U14AB00

  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 U14AB00 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 Gateway

U14A500Ethernet databus branch 9, Electrical malfunction
U14A600Ethernet databus branch 10, Electrical malfunction
U14A700Ethernet databus branch 11, Electrical malfunction
U14A800Ethernet databus branch 11, no communication
U14A900MAC address conflict in Ethernet switch branch 9
U14AA00MAC address conflict in Ethernet switch branch 10
U14AC00Ethernet databus branch 10, no communication
U14AD00Ethernet databus branch 9, no communication
U14AE00Ethernet databus branch 9, Open circuit
U14AF00Ethernet databus branch 10, Open circuit
U14B000Ethernet databus branch 11, Open circuit
U14B100Ethernet databus branch 9, Short circuit

All 374 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.