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P1A4700 — Change-over valve for low-temperature circuit (UVW4, MVW3), mechanical error

Change-over valve for low-temperature circuit (UVW4, MVW3), mechanical error. 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 P1A4700

Porsche Taycan

Porsche 911 (992)

Porsche Panamera (971, 2017–2023)

Porsche Panamera (972, 2024–)

Porsche Cayenne (9YA)

How to read and clear P1A4700

  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 P1A4700 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 Thermal Management

P1A4100Directional-control valve for medium-temperature circuit (MVW2) – voltage too low
P1A4200Directional-control valve for medium-temperature circuit (MVW2) – signal implausible
P1A4300Directional-control valve for medium-temperature circuit (MVW2) – no communication
P1A4400Directional-control valve for medium-temperature circuit (MVW2) – not taught
P1A4500Directional-control valve for medium-temperature circuit (MVW2) – part number implausible
P1A4600Change-over valve for low-temperature circuit (UVW4, MVW3), error
P1A4800Change-over valve for low-temperature circuit (UVW4, MVW3), temperature too high
P1A4900Change-over valve for low-temperature circuit (UVW4, MVW3), voltage too high
P1A4A00Change-over valve for low-temperature circuit (UVW4, MVW3), voltage too low
P1A4B00Change-over valve for low-temperature circuit (UVW4, MVW3), signal implausible
P1A4C00Change-over valve for low-temperature circuit (UVW4, MVW3), no communication
P1A4D00Change-over valve for low-temperature circuit (UVW4, MVW3), not taught

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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.