Dealing with warning messages on your Porsche Panamera 970 facelift can be stressful, but these warning lights play a vital role by indicating problems with your vehicle that need checking or immediate warning. Taking “Fault Headlight Control” as an example, the warning message highlights a malfunction with the headlight. 

In this guide, we’ll cover all you need to know about resolving the error, starting with a little background on the Porsche Panamera 970 Facelift. 

Brief Overview of the Porsche Panamera 970 Facelift 

Porsche introduced the updated Panamera in 2013, bringing technical changes and a  long wheelbase version for selective left-hand drive markets. Among the new changes, it also brought sharper looks with a revised bumper and standard bi-Xenon/optional full LED lights. 

The newly introduced automotive technology garnered lots of attention for its improved illumination on the road. Despite its advancement, headlights can malfunction, leading to warning messages on your dashboard. 

What Does “Fault Headlight Control” Warning Message Mean?

The warning error on your Porsche Panamera 970 Facelift indicates that there’s an issue with the Xenon headlights or adaptive lighting that needs to be inspected. It’s generally advised to park in a secluded corner or contact roadside assistance as your headlights can eventually stop working altogether, potentially risking your safety. This may also onset the appearance of other potential symptoms. 

Common Symptoms You May Observe 

You may also observe some symptoms like: 

  • Warning message “Fault Headlight Control” on the dashboard. 
  • The adaptive headlights won’t work, especially when driving around corners or when you steer left or right. This may compromise your nighttime visibility and put you in danger. 

Reasons Behind Warning Message 

The main culprit behind the warning message, “Fault Headlight Control,” points to a malfunction with the main control ballast, which is responsible for controlling the bi-Xenon headlights. When the main module fails, it will directly impact the headlights and other interconnected components under the module’s control. 

Sometimes it could be that the module has also burnt out and may be corroded due to it reaching the end of its lifespan. Other potential reasons include: 

  • The headlight has burnt out or has reached the end of its lifespan 
  • External damages, such as a direct collision or accident. 

It’s advised to visually inspect the headlights and then move on to addressing the module to diagnose the root cause of the warning error. 

How To Resolve The Warning Error 

To eliminate the warning error from your dashboard, start by inspecting the module on either side. If one of them shows signs of corrosion or moisture intrusion, replace the module with the 5DF010114-53AA 7PP941329R AFS Leistungsmodul Module. This module can be easily factory fitted on Porsche Cayenne 92A cars with full LED headlights; however, a safe bet would be to make sure your old module part number aligns with this module. 

After purchasing, you can perform the installation yourself as the module requires no diagnostic coding. The warning error will go away once you replace the faulty module. 

Part Number & Compatibility List 

Our module is equipped to meet a broad range of vehicles: 

Hella part numbers

  • 5DF 010 114-53 AA
  • 5DF010114-53AA
  • 5DF010114-53 AA

Porsche part number

  • 7PP.941.329.R
  • 7PP941329R

More compatible part numbers

  • 7PP.941.329.N
  • 7PP941329N
  • 5DF010114-52AA

Compatible Porsche Cayenne E2 92A 958 Facelift D3S Xenon headlamps 

  • 7P5.941.751.H 7P5941751H 1ZT011745-81
  • 7P5.941.752.H 7P5941752H 1ZT011745-82
  • 7P5.941.751.G 7P5941751G 1ZT011745-63
  • 7P5.941.752.F 7P5941752F 1ZT011745-62
  • 7P5.941.751.F 7P5941751F 1ZT011745-61
  • 7P5.941.752.G 7P5941752G 1ZT011745-64

Compatible Porsche Panamera 970 970.2 Facelift D3S Xenon Headlamps

  • 970.631.070.75 97063107075 1ZT011099-44
  • 97063106975
  • 97063116974
  • 97063106974
  • 97063107074
  • 970.631.069.55 97063106955 1ZT011099-41
  • 970.631.056.64 97063105664 1LL011099-64
  • 970.631.069.75 97063106975 1ZT011099-43
  • 97063106905

Compatible cars

  • Porsche Macan 95 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
  • Macan S diesel turbo
  • Porsche Panamera 970 970.2 Facelift 
  • 2013 2014 2015 2016
  • Porsche Cayenne E2 92A 958 Facelift
  • 2014 2015 2016 2017
  • 4.2 TD V8 S Triptronic 4WD
  • Cayenne Turbo S GTS E-Hybrid
  • Cayenne Diesel
  • Platinum Edition
  • Petrol Gasoline