{"id":83165,"date":"2023-05-04T18:38:28","date_gmt":"2023-05-05T01:38:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=83165"},"modified":"2024-12-17T19:22:22","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T03:22:22","slug":"p0513-code-incorrect-immobilizer-key","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p0513-code-incorrect-immobilizer-key\/","title":{"rendered":"P0513 Code: Incorrect Immobilizer Key"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column83165_6f8767-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column83165_6f8767-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column83165_6f8767-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column83165_6f8767-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column83165_6f8767-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column83165_6f8767-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column83165_6f8767-eb{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column83165_6f8767-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column83165_6f8767-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column83165_6f8767-eb inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-8f286a  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-65964e\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83165_59a333-ef, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83165_59a333-ef[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83165_59a333-ef\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83165_59a333-ef mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83165_59a333-ef[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83165_59a333-ef\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83165_59a333-ef img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83165_59a333-ef[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83165_59a333-ef\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading83165_59a333-ef summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83165_59a333-ef\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>DTC P0513 stands for &ldquo;Incorrect Immobilizer Key,&rdquo; and this code is logged when the PCM can&rsquo;t recognize the immobilizer key inserted in the cylinder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Code P0513 is commonly caused by PCM programming errors, bad ignition cylinders, and faulty key transponders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Symptoms of code P0513 include a lit check engine light, activated security lights in the instrument panel, and a no-start condition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does the P0513 Code Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/search-obd2-codes-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Diagnostic trouble code\">Diagnostic trouble code<\/a> (DTC) P0513 stands for &ldquo;Incorrect Immobilizer Key.&rdquo;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The immobilizer system works using radio frequency identification (RFID). The transponder or smart key has a microchip, which enables it to connect to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/car-pcm-meaning-symptoms-of-failure-and-more\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"powertrain control module\">powertrain control module<\/a> (PCM). Inserting the key into the key cylinder will instantly trigger the immobilizer system to operate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>P0513 is logged when the PCM can&rsquo;t recognize the immobilizer key inserted in the cylinder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/smart-key-of-a-white-car-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"smart key of a white car\" class=\"wp-image-83167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/smart-key-of-a-white-car-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/smart-key-of-a-white-car-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/smart-key-of-a-white-car-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/smart-key-of-a-white-car-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/smart-key-of-a-white-car-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/smart-key-of-a-white-car-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/smart-key-of-a-white-car-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/smart-key-of-a-white-car-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The transponder or smart key has a microchip, which enables it to connect to the powertrain control module (PCM).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The PCM usually searches for a cryptographic signature from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/key-fob\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"key fob\">key fob<\/a>. The vehicle will only start (activate fuel injection and ignition sequences) if the key fob is valid. If it&rsquo;s not, the PCM will trigger the P0513 code. Some systems will start and die, and you&rsquo;ll notice a flashing immobilizer light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note that P0513 is related to passive anti-theft. You can learn more about it in our discussion about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p0513-code-incorrect-immobilizer-key\/#Immobilizer_Systems_Using_Chipped_Keys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"immobilizer systems\">immobilizer systems<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Note:<\/em><\/strong><em> The definition of code P0513 may be different depending on the vehicle manufacturer. Consult the appropriate repair manual or repair database for the exact code definition.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the Common Causes of the P0513 Code?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Malfunctioning microprocessor key or key fob<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PCM programming error<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bad ignition cylinder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faulty key transponder (separate from the cylinder on some vehicles)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the Common Symptoms of the P0513 Code?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/check-engine-light-flashing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Illuminated check engine light\">Illuminated check engine light<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Activated security light in the instrument panel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/my-car-wont-start-what-should-i-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"No start condition\">No start condition<\/a> (the engine might start after a delayed reset period)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Diagnose the P0513 Code<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many vehicles can log code P0513. However, that doesn&rsquo;t mean that there&rsquo;s a fixed diagnostic procedure that&rsquo;ll work for all cars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&rsquo;ll need to know the intricacies of your ride&rsquo;s anti-theft system to diagnose this problem. So if you&rsquo;re not familiar with immobilizer keys, microprocessors, and the like, it&rsquo;s best to leave the job to a trusted mechanic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you&rsquo;re an experienced DIYer, you can diagnose this trouble code yourself. Here is a video you might want to check out before you start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"P0513 Invalid SKIM Key Error - 2014 Jeep Wrangler JK\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9ufHDBU3ysw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Fix the P0513 Code<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The P0513 code can be tricky to resolve. We recommend taking your ride to an auto repair shop if you don&rsquo;t have the expertise to diagnose and fix this error code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you&rsquo;re a DIYer who&rsquo;s up for the challenge, you can go ahead and fix the issue. Before starting, make sure you read up on the code and determine how to resolve it. Get vehicle-specific repair guides from resources like Chilton or an ALLDATA subscription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Immobilizer Systems Using Chipped Keys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most cars nowadays have some kind of anti-theft system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are active anti-theft and passive anti-theft systems. Active or perimeter anti-theft, as it is sometimes called, is activated when you lock your car doors and will sound an alarm if the system isn&rsquo;t disarmed with the key or a fob before opening the door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Active or perimeter anti-theft, as it is sometimes called, is activated when you lock your car doors and will sound an alarm if the system isn&rsquo;t disarmed with the key or a fob before opening the door.<\/p>\n<cite><em>&ndash;&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/author\/richardmccuistian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician\">Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>If somebody breaks a window, it won&rsquo;t sound (aftermarket systems will), but if they open the door after breaking the window or use tools to unlock and open the door, the perimeter anti-theft will usually honk the horn and flash the lights. This system&rsquo;s purpose is to keep thieves from stealing items you left in your car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Passive anti-theft systems (also referred to as &ldquo;immobilizer&rdquo;) are automatic and cannot be disabled by the driver. Anybody who doesn&rsquo;t have a key that the passive anti-theft system recognizes won&rsquo;t be able to start the engine even if they have a key that fits the ignition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most vehicles today don&rsquo;t have actual key lock cylinders. Instead, they&rsquo;re push button start and require the driver to have a recognized key fob within the vehicle before the engine can be started. In other words, passive anti-theft makes it more difficult to steal the car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"656\" height=\"635\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chipped-immobilizer-key-with-a-transponder.jpg\" alt=\"chipped immobilizer key with a transponder\" class=\"wp-image-83166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chipped-immobilizer-key-with-a-transponder.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chipped-immobilizer-key-with-a-transponder-300x290.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chipped-immobilizer-key-with-a-transponder-150x145.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 656px) 100vw, 656px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chipped immobilizer key with a transponder for a passive anti-theft system | Image Source: Richard McCuistian.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Passive anti-theft that used a chipped (immobilizer) key with a transponder first showed up in 1996. In 1993, it appeared in Europe and greatly reduced vehicle theft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This kind of immobilizer system has an antenna coil surrounding the lock cylinder where the key is inserted. When the key is switched on, the transponder chip is activated by radio frequency and a number is broadcast through the antenna to the module, which is the &ldquo;brains&rdquo; of the system. In early VWs, this was in the instrument cluster. On other makes, it could be in the PCM, the instrument cluster, a stand alone module, a smart junction box, or somewhere else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The module that receives and interprets the coded key transmission can store multiple keys, and usually a minimum of 2 keys are required. Your vehicle might log the P0513 code if there&rsquo;s something wrong with its immobilizer key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Get a New Key Fob for Your Vehicle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If a malfunctioning key fob is triggering DTC P0513 and immobilizing your vehicle, it&rsquo;s time to buy a replacement. After all, you don&rsquo;t want to be stuck somewhere because your vehicle doesn&rsquo;t recognise your key fob. Thankfully, you can purchase a new key fob from CarParts.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not sure what to do first? Don&rsquo;t worry. CarParts.com has a dedicated support team ready to help you find and purchase the right parts for your vehicle. They&rsquo;re happy to tell you all about our current budget-saving offers and customer-centered guarantees. If you need help navigating our website or learning more about our available products, they&rsquo;re a quick call or chat away. Reach out if you have any questions. Our team is on call around the clock and always ready to assist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&rsquo;t stay locked out of your vehicle. Purchase a replacement <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/key-fob\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"key fob\">key fob<\/a> from CarParts.com as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>What Does the P0513 Code Mean? Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0513 stands for &ldquo;Incorrect Immobilizer Key.&rdquo; The immobilizer system works&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p0513-code-incorrect-immobilizer-key\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":83168,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1314],"tags":[3619],"ppma_author":[2607,2985],"class_list":{"0":"post-83165","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-obd-ii-trouble-codes","8":"tag-key-fob","9":"entry"},"acf":{"adrotate_specific_mobile_ad":"","adrotate_specific_desktop_ad":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>P0513 Code: Incorrect Immobilizer Key - In The Garage with CarParts.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Did your scan tool read a P0513 code? 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