PowertrainP0613

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

TCM Processor

36 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

The engine computer or one of its output circuits has a fault.

2Common causes

Engine control module fault
Power or ground connection problem
Low battery or charging voltage
Wiring short or open circuit
Software or memory fault

3Can I drive?

Serious · drive with care

If the engine runs normally, drive carefully to a workshop for diagnosis. If it runs badly, stalls, or will not restart, have the car towed.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 36

Brand	Code	Description	System
Ashok Leyland CV	P0613	Generator. Position Sensor. - Low Signal Brand	Powertrain
BAIC Motor	P0613	TCM Processor Brand	Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz	P0613	TCM Processor SAE	Powertrain
BYD	P0613	TCM Processor Brand	Powertrain
Chery	P0613	TCM Processor Brand	Powertrain
Chrysler	P0613	RBM fault Brand	Powertrain
Daewoo	P0613	TCM Processor Brand	Powertrain
DFFS	P0613	TCM Processor Brand	Powertrain
DFFX	P0613	TCM Processor Brand	Powertrain
DFXK	P0613	TCM Processor Brand	Powertrain
EOBD	P0613	Procesor TCM Brand	Powertrain
Fiat	P0613	Internal TCM Brand	Powertrain
Geely	P0613	TCM Processor Brand	Powertrain
GM	P0613	TCM Processor SAE	Powertrain
Great Wall	P0613	TCM Processor Brand	Powertrain
Hafei	P0613	TCM Processor Brand	Powertrain
Holden	P0613	TCM Processor Performance Brand	Powertrain
Honda	P0613	TCM Processor SAE	Powertrain
Hyundai	P0613	TCM Processor SAE	Powertrain
Isuzu	P0613	TCM Processor SAE	Powertrain
Land Rover	P0613	Transmission control module watchdog error Brand	Powertrain
Maserati	P0613	Internal Transmission Processor Brand	Powertrain
Mitsubishi	P0613	ECU processor Brand	Powertrain
Nissan	P0613	TCM Processor SAE	Powertrain
Opel	P0613	TCM Processor Brand	Powertrain
Peugeot	P0613	TCM Processor SAE	Powertrain
Proton	P0613	ECU processor Brand	Powertrain
Saab	P0613	TCM Processor Brand	Powertrain
MG (SAIC)	P0613	TCM Processor Brand	Powertrain
Smart	P0613	TCM Processor SAE	Powertrain
Sprinter	P0613	TCM Processor SAE	Powertrain
Subaru	P0613	TCM Processor SAE	Powertrain
Suzuki	P0613	TCM Processor - Internal Electronic Failure Brand	Powertrain
Tata	P0613	TCM Processor Brand	Powertrain
Toyota	P0613	Right rear satellite sensor failure Brand	Powertrain
Volkswagen	P0613	Fault - - Gearbox control unit processor defective Brand	Powertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

5Extended variant codes 10

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0613 and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
Mercedes-Benz	P061300	E3 HW error Brand	Powertrain
SsangYong	P061300	TCU internal fault(illegal memory access detected) Brand	Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz	P061316	TCM Processor Brand	Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz	P061317	TCM Processor Brand	Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz	P061329	TCM Processor Brand	Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz	P061348	TCM Processor Brand	Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz	P061351	HSM nicht aktiviert Brand	Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz	P061355	Lockstep not activated Brand	Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz	P061364	TCM Processor Brand	Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz	P061394	TCM Processor Brand	Powertrain

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