Diagnostic Procedure
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DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE - P0513-INVALID SKIM KEY
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| 1 | Turn the ignition on. With the DRBIII®, read the PCM DTCs. Is the Good Trip Counter displayed and equal to zero? Yes --> Go To 2 No --> Go To 7 |
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| 2 | With the DRBIII®, attempt to communicate with the SKIM. Turn the ignition on. Can the DRBIII® communicate with the SKIM? Yes --> Go To 3 No --> Refer to the No Communication category. Perform SKIS VERIFICATION . |
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| 3 | Turn the ignition on. With the DRBIII®, check for SKIM DTCs. Are any DTCs present in the SKIM? Yes --> Refer to SKIM category for the related symptom(s). Perform SKIS VERIFICATION . No --> Go To 4 |
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| 4 | Turn the ignition on. With the DRBIII®, 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 SKIS VERIFICATION . |
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| 5 | Turn the ignition on. With the DRBIII®, display the VIN that is programmed in the PCM. Was the correct VIN programmed into the PCM? Yes --> Go To 6 No --> Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module in accordance with the Service Information. Perform SKIS VERIFICATION |
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| 6 | Turn the ignition off. Replace and program the Sentry Key Immobilizer Module in accordance with the Service Information. Turn the ignition on. With the DRBIII®, erase all SKIM and PCM DTCs. Attempt to start and idle the engine. With the DRBIII®, read the PCM DTCs. Does the DRBIII® display this code? Yes -->
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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 in accordance with the Service Information. Perform SKIS VERIFICATION . No --> Test Complete. |
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You must obtain the SKIM pin number.
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This DTC could have been set if the SKIM harness connector was disconnected, or if the SKIM was replaced recently.
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All keys that the customer uses for this vehicle must be tested to verify they are operating properly. Turn the ignition on.Verify the correct VIN is programmed into the PCM and SKIM.Turn the ignition off.With the next customer key turn the ignition key on and crank the engine to start.With the DRBIII®, read the PCM DTCs. Look for P0513.Is the Good Trip Counter for DTC P0513 displayed and equal to 0?Yes --> Replace the Ignition Key.Perform SKIS VERIFICATION .No --> Test Complete.
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If this DTC cannot be reset, it could have been an actual theft attempt.
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