P0513-INVALID SKIM KEY

For a complete wiring diagram Refer to Section 8W



Possible Causes
INTERMITTENT DTC
INCORRECT VIN PROGRAMMED IN THE ECM/PCM
UNPROGRAMMED IGNITION KEYS
SKREEM
ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM)


Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)



Diagnostic Test

1. CHECK FOR SKREEM COMMUNICATION AND DTCS

Ignition on, engine not running.
With the scan tool, check for proper communication and active DTCs in the SKREEM.

Are any SKREEM communication problems or DTCs present?

Yes


No

2. CHECK FOR ACTIVE DTC

Turn the ignition on.
With the scan tool, clear all ECM DTCs.
Turn the ignition on and off several times pausing 10 seconds between key cycles.
With the scan tool, select View DTCs in the ECM.

Is the status Active for this DTC?

Yes


No

3. REPROGRAM IGNITION KEYS AND RETEST

Turn the ignition on.
With the scan tool, clear all ignition keys out of SKREEM memory.
With the scan tool, reprogram all ignition keys to the SKREEM.
Turn the ignition on and off several times pausing 10 seconds between key cycles.
With the scan tool, select View DTCs in the ECM.

Is the status Active for this DTC?

Yes


No

4. REPLACE THE SKREEM AND RETEST

Replace and program the SKREEM in accordance with the Service Information.
Turn the ignition on.
With the scan tool, clear all ECM DTCs.
Turn the ignition on and off several times pausing 10 seconds between key cycles.
With the scan tool, select View DTCs in the ECM.

Is the status Active for this DTC?

Yes


No