P104700 — battery management system level 4 fault
Quick answer
P104700 indicates that the battery management system reported a level 4 fault to the vehicle control unit. The warning lamp lights, the high-voltage system is shut down and cannot be re-energised, so the car cannot be driven.
What to check first
- Read all stored fault codes with a scan tool and deal with related codes first.
- High-voltage system: do not open or disconnect high-voltage components. Refer the car to a technician qualified for high-voltage work.
Can I still drive?
Do not drive. If in doubt, park the car and ask a technician — a fault that limits power or shuts the high-voltage system down will not clear by itself.
Parts that fix P104700
Confirm the reference against your VIN before ordering — the same fault can sit in different hardware depending on the build.
| Part | Aiways OE ref. | |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle controller (VCU) | — | Find part |
| Traction battery assembly | — | Find part |
| VCU–battery harness | — | Find part |
Frequently asked questions
Can I drive an Aiways U5 with P104700?
Do not drive. If in doubt, park the car and ask a technician — a fault that limits power or shuts the high-voltage system down will not clear by itself.
What does P104700 mean?
P104700 indicates that the battery management system reported a level 4 fault to the vehicle control unit. The warning lamp lights, the high-voltage system is shut down and cannot be re-energised, so the car cannot be driven.
What should be checked first for P104700?
Read all stored fault codes with a scan tool and deal with related codes first. High-voltage system: do not open or disconnect high-voltage components. Refer the car to a technician qualified for high-voltage work.
Which parts are involved in P104700?
Vehicle controller (VCU), Traction battery assembly, VCU–battery harness.
Other Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) codes for the Aiways U5
P100416Accelerator pedal sensor 1 supply lowP100417Accelerator pedal sensor 1 supply highP100500Accelerator pedal sensor plausibilityP100516Accelerator pedal sensor 2 supply lowP100517Accelerator pedal sensor 2 supply highP100700Gear position faultP101300High-voltage shutdown timeoutP103000battery charge too low vehicle stop
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