The Lemon IndexThe anti-theft system didn't recognize the key, so the engine may not start or may stall right away.
Fix soon. Book a shop visit this week. Stop driving if the car slips, shakes, overheats or warns you.
Key chip not read. Then: failed immobilizer module or antenna.
Owners named P0513 in 6 complaints to the U.S. government, most often on the Chevrolet.
The details
What P0513 means
The anti-theft system didn't recognize the key, so the engine may not start or may stall right away.
Can I drive with P0513?
Fix soon. Book a shop visit this week. Stop driving if the car slips, shakes, overheats or warns you.
67% of the owner complaints that name P0513 also say the car stalls or shuts off. A complaint can describe more than one problem, so this doesn't prove the code caused it.
Common causes of P0513
- Key chip not read
- Failed immobilizer module or antenna
A shop should confirm the cause with a scan and tests before replacing parts.
What owners describe
- Stalls or shuts off: 67% of complaints
- Warning lights and electrical faults: 33% of complaints
Share of complaints naming the code whose text also mentions each problem.
Related codes
P051B P050D P050B P050A P0507 P0506 P0520 P0505
Quick answers
What does P0513 mean?
Incorrect Immobilizer Key. The anti-theft system didn't recognize the key, so the engine may not start or may stall right away.
Can I drive with P0513?
Fix soon. Book a shop visit this week. Stop driving if the car slips, shakes, overheats or warns you.
What causes P0513?
Key chip not read; Failed immobilizer module or antenna.
Counts: NHTSA owner complaints whose text names P0513. A complaint is an owner's report, not a diagnosis. Meanings: the standard SAE J2012 definitions in our own words; manufacturer codes only where verified for that make. General information, not repair advice for your car.