P0513 OBD-II: Incorrect Immobilizer Key
P0513 Severity
Will P0513 go away on its own?
Once the vehicle's onboard system no longer detects the issue, most codes will disappear on their own. If your vehicle still has this code, however, it should be properly diagnosed to avoid a more serious problem.
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Moderate severity codes might not threaten the vehicle's safety or functionality immediately, but you should still get it diagnosed within a reasonable time frame to keep your car running well.
What causes OBD-II fault code P0513?
The key in use has not been programmed to the vehicle. New vehicle's uses keys that have a resistor chip inside them to tell the vehicle it is okay to start. Replacement keys need to be programmed to the vehicle's control module before they can be used to start the vehicle. This is part of the vehicle's Anti-Theft system. All vehicle keys are needed to program the new key. Use of an unprogrammed key will set code P0513 and illuminated the anit-theft light
What Does P0513 Code Mean?
OBD-II Code P0513 is defined as a Incorrect Immobilizer Key
The key in use has not been programmed to the vehicle. New vehicle's uses keys that have a resistor chip inside them to tell the vehicle it is okay to start. Replacement keys need to be programmed to the vehicle's control module before they can be used to start the vehicle. This is part of the vehicle's Anti-Theft system. All vehicle keys are needed to program the new key. Use of an unprogrammed key will set code P0513 and illuminated the anit-theft light
P0513 Symptoms
- Anti-theft light illuminated
- Engine may not start
Common Problems That Trigger the P0513 Code
- Anti-theft control module failure
- Key in use is not programmed to the vehicle
- The key in use is not programmed to the vehicle
- Wiring issue
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