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Chrysler P0513

A87 (stored or active). Scheduled charging start/end does not align with displayed time (ex: 12:05pm end time on radio, but chargi

DriveNot yet established by verified evidence.
ChargeNot yet established by verified evidence. Verified evidence reports that scheduled charging timing may not align with the displayed radio time.
ServiceContact a Chrysler-authorized service provider if the vehicle does not start using the ignition switch or if scheduled charging times do not match the displayed radio time.
Confidence95%

Quick answer

For a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica in the US, verified Chrysler communications identify P0513 together with U151-A87 (stored or active) in reports where the vehicle may not start using the ignition switch and scheduled charging times may not match the displayed radio time.

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1. What does P0513 mean?

For a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica in the US, verified Chrysler communications identify P0513 together with U151-A87 (stored or active) in reports where the vehicle may not start using the ignition switch and scheduled charging times may not match the displayed radio time.

2. Technical explanation

The supplied verified evidence does not establish a standalone technical definition of P0513. It establishes an association, in Chrysler manufacturer communications, between P0513 and U151-A87 (stored or active) and certain reported conditions. One reported condition is that scheduled charging start or end timing does not align with the time displayed on the radio—for example, an end time shown as 12:05 pm may not correspond to the actual charging timing.

3. What system is affected?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

4. How serious is this code?

Unknown. The supplied record lists severity as unknown.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • Vehicle may not start when the ignition switch is pushed when P0513 and U151-A87 are stored or active.
  • Scheduled charging start or end time may not align with the time displayed on the radio.

6. Possible causes

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

7. Can I still drive the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

8. Can I charge the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence. Verified evidence reports that scheduled charging timing may not align with the displayed radio time.

9. What you can safely do

  • If scheduled charging timing is important, compare the displayed radio time with observed charging start and end behavior.
  • If the vehicle does not start when the ignition switch is pushed, arrange Chrysler service.
  • Do not attempt high-voltage diagnosis or repair based on this information.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. Have a qualified Chrysler service provider retrieve and document all diagnostic trouble codes, including whether P0513 and U151-A87 are stored or active.
  2. Provide the service provider with details of any no-start event and any mismatch between scheduled charging timing and the displayed radio time.
  3. Not yet established by verified evidence whether owner-performed reset, configuration, or component testing is appropriate.

11. When to contact service

Contact a Chrysler-authorized service provider if the vehicle does not start using the ignition switch or if scheduled charging times do not match the displayed radio time.

12. What the service center may check

  • Confirm whether P0513 and U151-A87 are present and whether they are stored or active.
  • Evaluate the reported no-start condition when the ignition switch is pushed, if present.
  • Evaluate the reported mismatch between scheduled charging timing and displayed radio time, if present.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10198457: 08-091-21, published May 22, 2021. Official Chrysler communication reporting P0513 and U151-A87 (stored or active) in association with possible no-start and scheduled-charge time mismatch conditions.
  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10212400: 0805222, published March 11, 2022. Official Chrysler communication reporting the same P0513/U151-A87 association and scheduled-charge timing concern.
  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10220797: 0805222, published March 11, 2022.
  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10223363: 0809121, published May 22, 2021.
  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10229141: 0805222, published March 11, 2022.
  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10230135: 0809121, published May 22, 2021.

16. Recall information

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

Verified applicability: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica, United States. Official NHTSA-hosted manufacturer communication: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/ffdd/tsbs/TSBS_RECEIVED_2020-2024.zip#nhtsa_id=10198457

19. Frequently asked questions

Does P0513 mean scheduled charging will occur at the wrong time?

Not by itself based on the supplied evidence. Chrysler communications report a scheduled-charge timing mismatch in cases involving P0513 and U151-A87 (stored or active).

Can P0513 be associated with a no-start condition?

The verified Chrysler communications report that a vehicle may not start when the ignition switch is pushed with P0513 and U151-A87 stored or active.

Is this confirmed for all Chrysler vehicles?

No. The supplied verified applicability is limited to the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica in the US.

20. Sources & verification

ReferenceVerified
Chrysler P0513: A87 (stored or active). Scheduled charging start/end… | EV Diagnostics