hello all my 2003 dodge ram 1500 is throughing a code it is P0513 would anyone be able to tell me what it is.

 

P0513 is an INVALID SKIM KEY , did you try to start the engine valet key or a key that was not programed.

 

I have a remote start that is installed in my truck i haven't tried starting it with any other key. is it a code i can just erase and it goes away or do i take it to visions and get them to look at the problem?

 

You'll need a scanner to clear the code, but it may come back.

 

Yesterday driving my truck I got this code p513 again and truck seems to start to idle rough and wants to stall had this issue not too long ago too and it ended up making that little lightnning bolt symbol flash. I got an after market starter in it that isnt working so I pulled the fuses for it.

 

Your anti-theft system is not sensing the right programmed key.

You need to go buy a new programmed key from the Dodge Dealer and reset the PCM.

Also that remote starter is also probably helping to cause your issue, but I can't help more without knowing what Brand and Model it is.

By pulling the fuses for it you've got incomplete anti-theft system connections that are causing your problem.

Put the Fuses back in, and see if the code persists.

If it does then you've got a wiring problem, which is likely from that aftermarket remote starter, and those damn things can be a serious pain to fix. OR! you may have a problem with the ignition immobilizer bypass that was (or should have been) installed with the R/S system... Again I can't help if I don't know the details on the unit, and what kind of key you are using.

 

I got an autostart car starter and the bypass thing has failed on it and hasnt been working for about a year now. I got the grey key that has no fob or buttons on it. Ill reset my code tonight and use the spare key for a while and see if it comes back.

 

If the bypass failed then that is why you are having problems.

Replace that bypass with a 556UW or other similar type.

http://www.remotestartexperts.com/dei-556uw.html

You will need to purchase a programmed key to put inside of it and then hide it well inside the dash and wire it to the auto-start module as instructed.

That should solve your problem.