P0513 Invalid SKIM Key Error - 2014 Jeep Wrangler JK

[@tylerstoecker5286]

I had the exact same issue on my 2014 JK today and came across this to help. Sitting here at work only because I realized that it will remote start, and then run and drive fine when I put the key in and drive. But trying to start it with the key gives me the EXACT same problem as yours. I'm going to disconnect the battery tomorrow and give that a go. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@smlowenstein]

Let us know if that fixes it. Mine has not yet recurred.

[@austinmiller8922]

Tyler did this work for you? I want to try this also but worried if I do my auto start won't work anymore either! I don't seem to get notified of replyed comments on KZbin so if you could email me that'd be awesome! Thanks in advance, [e-mail]

[@joseledezma4726]

Dis this work for you?

[@DarklordStormblast]

This saved me a trip to the dealership to have codes read etc. Thanks!

[@siddakid3207]

Thank you so much!!! I got this on my FIXD sensor and it was red saying it was a huge issue and I was terrified of a huge repair bill!

[@8doodee]

Worked on my '14. Thank you!

[@MaxPower-nq8hp]

Just want to confirm this. I had an identical issue with a 2013 Wrangler yesterday. Diagnosed the same way, plus the remote start would work and the jeep would shut down and red light when I put the key in and turn. I got a locksmith to check the key, but he referred me to a Chrysler mechanic. Mechanic gave video solution as suggestion 2. Suggestion 1 was: disconnect the negative terminal, press the brake pedal (to release any charge) and reconnect the terminal, ready to run... this worked like a charm. I had left the keep there all day and got it going in 3 minutes. Thanks for the video, does anyone know(recommend) a best jeep forum??

[@moparmtb360]

Just found this video after the exact same issue and same attempt with battery cables on my 2007 hemi commander. It didn't fix it. Then I found your video. Maybe I'm just unlucky.

[@aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhh5832]

Just had this problem with my 2007 rubicon at 160,000

[@dougday2148]

Maverick is that you ?

[@daelementsdaelements2674]

Did the issue with the immobilizer come back since the recording of this video?

[@smlowenstein]

Nope.

[@smlowenstein]

No. Did it happen to you and did the video help?

[@seansull]

Steve Lowenstein Wait but did you re apply the superchips programming? I have a superchips flashpaq and the exact same thing happened to me twice now! When I use a different key it will start though. Just decided that it did not want to accept the key I had been using the most often

[@smlowenstein]

Sean S I did re-apply the flashcal and the problem has not yet come back.

[@seansull]

@@smlowenstein That's great to hear. I will keep my custom settings! It's weird because this is the second time my car has essentially forgotten my key, and so I've had to get a replacement circuit board for the key (just bought those cheap Jeep keys off eBay) and pair it as a new one. Hopefully it doesn't happen again though. Thanks for the quick response!!

[@mrhoya14]

So you touched the cables together?

[@smlowenstein]

Right

[@elguapo7722]

I just got this code but my jeep runs and doesn't shut off... whats up with that?

[@smlowenstein]

No clue.

[@academiadefutboltijuana9523]

FIAT 500 IS THE SAME THING??

[@smlowenstein]

Don’t know.

[@kennethzagula926]

Disconnecting battery terminals only got me 1 start and then back to the original problem. UGH!

[@smlowenstein]

First report of that. I'd try to reset it again (longer perhaps) but if that continues it sounds like a bad PCM or the like. Good luck! Sold my JK for a Bronco that been built for 4 months but remains in chip hold thru July. Wish I'd kept it now.

[@arthurraymond7707]

Will it work on a 2006 charger??

[@smlowenstein]

Dunno. Try it.

[@smlowenstein]

Did it work?

[@arthurraymond7707]

Yes it did. I almost wasted $90.00 at the dealership. Thank you!

[@mrhoya14]

Mine has that p0513 code but that red dot light turns off after i open the key for couple of secs and it still doesnt fire up.. It turns over but just doesnt fire up.

[@smlowenstein]

May as well give it a shot. It's like an enema...it's not likely to make anything worse.

[@mrhoya14]

@@smlowenstein i pulled the fuse out then put it back in.. One of my coworkers cleared the code. If it acts up again ill check it and see if the code comes back

[@19sonny88]

Thank you for this. Saved me from getting stranded at work. Question though, could this happen while you are driving and the vehicle shuts off on the highway? Or is it just a single check at the start of the ignition