P0513 on Renault
Incorrect Immobilizer Key
P0513 on Renault vehicles indicates incorrect immobilizer key. Au7o has documented this code across 1 Renault model — most commonly on Clio. The vehicle's immobilizer/anti-theft system did not receive a valid transponder key code, so the PCM/immobilizer treats the key as incorrect or unrecognized and may prevent starting. This is a security-system correlation fault. Typical repair costs on Renault range from $120 to $450, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Common Causes of P0513
- •Unprogrammed or incorrect key/transponder
- •Faulty transponder chip in the key
- •Damaged immobilizer antenna ring around the ignition
- •Immobilizer or PCM communication fault
- •Weak key fob battery (on some systems)
P0513 on Renault by Model
Renault Clio(1 issue)
- Keycard Not Detected / Card Reader Failure2005-2019
Clio III and IV keycard models commonly refuse to start with a 'key card not detected' message. The flexible credit-card-style keycards are bent, sat on, and dropped, eventually killing the internal chip — UK auto locksmiths note both 3- and 4-button cards have a known chip failure — while the in-dash card reader and its antenna ring can also fail and mimic a bad card. Dealership replacement of a single coded card runs roughly €250-400, so owners frequently chase the wrong component without proper diagnosis.
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What does P0513 mean on Renault?▼
P0513 stands for "Incorrect Immobilizer Key." The vehicle's immobilizer/anti-theft system did not receive a valid transponder key code, so the PCM/immobilizer treats the key as incorrect or unrecognized and may prevent starting. This is a security-system correlation fault. On Renault specifically, this code is documented across 1 model.
What causes P0513 on Renault vehicles?▼
Common causes on Renault: Unprogrammed or incorrect key/transponder, Faulty transponder chip in the key, Damaged immobilizer antenna ring around the ignition, Immobilizer or PCM communication fault, Weak key fob battery (on some systems). Specific causes vary by model and year — see the per-model sections below.
How much does it cost to fix P0513 on a Renault?▼
Repair costs on Renault range from $120 to $450, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Which Renault models have P0513 documented?▼
Au7o has documented P0513 on 1 Renault model: Clio.