P0513-INVALID SKIM KEYFor a complete wiring diagram Refer to Section 8W.- When Monitored:Ignition on.
- Set Condition:The PCM detects an invalid SKREEM key. One Trip Fault.
Possible Causes
INCORRECT VIN PROGRAMMED IN THE PCM
NO COMMUNICATION WITH SKREEM
NO VIN PROGRAMMED IN THE PCM
IGNITION KEY
PCM
Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).Diagnostic Test1. ACTIVE DTCDiagnose any Can C or Can B failures before continuing.Ignition on, engine not running.With the scan tool, View DTCs.Is the DTC Active at this time?Yes- Go To 2
No- Go To 6
2. NO COMMUNICATION WITH SKREEMWith the scan tool, attempt to communicate with the SKREEM.Can the scan tool communicate with the SKREEM?Yes- Go To 3
No- Refer to Section 8 - Electrical VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY - ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTICS and perform the appropriate Diagnostic Procedure.
3. SKREEM TROUBLE CODES SET With the scan tool, check for SKREEM DTCs.Are any DTCs present in the SKREEM?Yes- Refer to Section 8 - Electrical VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY - ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTICS and perform the appropriate Diagnostic Procedure.
No- Go To 4
4. VIN PROGRAMMED INTO PCMWith the scan tool, display the VIN that is programmed in the PCM.Has a VIN been programmed into the PCM?Yes- Go To 5
No- Program the correct VIN into the PCM and retest.
- Perform the SKREEM VERIFICATION. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
5. PCMTurn the ignition off.Replace and program the SKREEM per Service Information.If this vehicle is equipped with a Steering Column Lock Module, it must be replaced along with the SKREEM.Ignition on, engine not running.With the scan tool, erase all SKREEM and PCM DTCs.Attempt to start and idle the engine.With the scan tool, read the PCM DTCs.Does the scan tool display this code?Yes- Before continuing, check the PCM harness connector terminals for corrosion, damage, or terminal push out. Repair as necessary. Replace and program the Powertrain Control
Module per Service Information.
- Perform the SKREEM VERIFICATION. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No- Test Complete.
6. IGNITION KEYYou must obtain the SKREEM pin number.This DTC could have been set if the SKREEM harness connector was disconnected, or if the SKREEM was replaced recently.All keys that the customer uses for this vehicle must be tested to verify they are operating properly.Ignition on, engine not running.Verify the correct VIN is programmed into the PCM and SKREEM.Turn the ignition off.With each customer key turn the ignition key on and crank the engine to start.With the scan tool, read the PCM DTCs. Look for P0513.Is the DTC P0513 still active?Yes- Replace the Ignition Key.
- Perform the SKREEM VERIFICATION. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No- Test Complete.
- If this DTC cannot be reset, it could have been an actual theft attempt.