Hey there just wondering if anyone knows any info on these codes PO513,PO480 and PO243. If anyone could give us info on what we need to do with them that would be awesome! Thanks
Randi

 

P0513- invalid SKIM key. If you have trouble starting the truck, then you have a problem. If the truck starts fine, no worries. Clear it and see if it comes back.

P0480- Cooling Fan Control Circuit. Check the fuse. If there were a 0483 code also, it could be the connection or clipped wires (clipped wires is a semi-common occurrence)

P0243- Wastegate Solenoid Malfunction. Clear it and see if it comes back

As with any codes, first clear them and see if they pop up again. How are you getting these codes, scanner or the key trick? The key trick is put the key in the ignition, and WITHOUT starting the truck, turn it to the on position and back to off twice then a third time and leave it there (on-off-on-off-on); watch the window in the speedo and it'll read your codes. It goes REAL fast so be ready, you can do it more than once. When all codes are read, or no codes are present, it will simply say "done" in the window.

 

Saw the other post you commented on that you already replaced the fan & clutch. Can you tell if the new fan is engaging at operating temp?

 

Yes we did the key trick!!! Works great! Also had it matched up by a friend who owns a shop and the same codes came up there! I am just wondering if we can fix the problem ourselves. Yes it is engaging the truck runs at proper temps, starts fine ( needs a new battery because the battery is always dead!) but with a boost it starts no troubles rolling over.
When cleared all the codes do come back!!!!
Thanks for your help! Just want to be able to get it fixed so we can take our camper out and so my husband has his truck back!!!!