U101883 — vehicle control unit message checksum fault
Quick answer
U101883 indicates that the battery management system received a corrupted message from the vehicle control unit. The high-voltage system is shut down in a controlled manner and the warning lamp lights.
What to check first
- Read all stored fault codes with a scan tool and deal with related codes first.
- Check whether other modules on the same network also report communication faults; one module offline can set codes in several others.
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 and U101883
This code concerns a high-voltage or safety-related system. It must be diagnosed and repaired by a technician qualified for that work, so we do not list parts for it here. If your technician has already identified a part, send us the code and the VIN and we will tell you what we can help with.
Frequently asked questions
Can I drive an Aiways U5 with U101883?
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 U101883 mean?
U101883 indicates that the battery management system received a corrupted message from the vehicle control unit. The high-voltage system is shut down in a controlled manner and the warning lamp lights.
What should be checked first for U101883?
Read all stored fault codes with a scan tool and deal with related codes first. Check whether other modules on the same network also report communication faults; one module offline can set codes in several others.
Other Battery Management System (BMS) codes for the Aiways U5
P11011DShunt current out of rangeP111892Cell temperature too highP112413Pack voltage lostP11241Ainsulation monitoring level 1 (DC charging)P11251Ainsulation monitoring level 2 (DC charging)P11261Ainsulation monitoring level 1 (low-voltage condition)P11271Ainsulation monitoring level 2 (low-voltage condition)P115272Precharge relay will not close
Need the part or a second opinion?
Send the fault code and your VIN. We confirm the reference against the VIN, then tell you availability, price and lead time. We ship from China to workshops and distributors across Europe.