U12C887 — Battery management status timeout

Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) Applies to: Aiways U5 Safety-related system

Have it inspected before further driving

Quick answer

U12C887 indicates that the vehicle controller stopped receiving the battery management system's status messages, so high-voltage functions and driving may be limited.

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?

Have it inspected before further driving. 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 U12C887

Confirm the reference against your VIN before ordering — the same fault can sit in different hardware depending on the build.

PartAiways OE ref.
Vehicle controller (VCU) — Find part
Traction battery assembly — Find part

Frequently asked questions

Can I drive an Aiways U5 with U12C887?

Have it inspected before further driving. 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 U12C887 mean?

U12C887 indicates that the vehicle controller stopped receiving the battery management system's status messages, so high-voltage functions and driving may be limited.

What should be checked first for U12C887?

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 U12C887?

Vehicle controller (VCU), Traction battery assembly.

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