OBD
P0513
Incorrect Immobilizer Key
What it means
P0513 means Incorrect Immobilizer Key.
Check these first
- A key not programmed to the vehicle
- A damaged key transponder chip
- A failed immobilizer module
- Corroded immobilizer wiring
What to do next
- Try a known good key to rule out the key itself
- Reprogram the key to the immobilizer
- Check the immobilizer wiring and connector
- Replace the immobilizer module if a good key still fails
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.