P2513
Event Data Recorder Request Circuit Low
Event data recorder circuit
Generic OBD-II
Low
What it means
P2513 means the request circuit for the event data recorder — the module that logs data around a crash — is reading low, typically a short to ground or lost signal. It has no effect on how the engine runs, so the car drives normally, but it should still be fixed so the safety/data system works properly in a collision.
Low
Can I keep driving? Yes — this circuit relates to the crash event-data recorder, not engine operation, so the car drives normally; it should still be repaired so the system works in a collision.
Common symptoms
What you'll notice
- Check-engine light on or a stored code
- Usually no change in how the car drives
- Possibly a related airbag or system warning lamp
Common causes
Most likely first
- Short to ground or low voltage on the event-data-recorder request circuitLikely
- Damaged wiring or connectorCommon
- Poor or corroded electrical connectionCommon
- Faulty module driving the request signalLess often
- Rarely, an ECM faultLess often
How to diagnose & fix
Work through it in order
- Read freeze-frame data to see when the fault set.
- Inspect the request-circuit wiring and connectors for damage or corrosion.
- Check the circuit for a short to ground.
- Verify the signal voltage against specification.
- Repair the wiring or replace the faulty module, then clear and re-test.
FAQ
Quick answers
Is it safe to drive with P2513?+
Yes for normal driving — it doesn't affect how the engine runs. But it involves the crash data/safety system, so have it repaired so that system functions when needed.
Can I just clear P2513?+
It returns once the module re-checks the circuit unless the wiring, connector, or faulty module is repaired.
Related codes
Often seen with P2513
Read & clear P2513 yourself
Scan your car, confirm the code, and clear it once it's fixed — with OBD DashX on your phone.
✓ Verified name — SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6Guidance reviewed by OBD DashX