Check MyEngine Light
P0613Starts at: Get it checked this week

Transmission computer processor problem

The transmission computer tested its own processor, the part that does its thinking, and found a fault.

Engine computerFix: Best left to a shop

What usually causes it

  1. A failed transmission computer
  2. Low voltage from a weak battery or a bad ground
  3. Water or rust in the computer or its plug
  4. Software that needs an update (reflash)

Check this first

Check that the battery cables are tight and clean.

What to watch for

  • Harsh shifts, or stuck in one gear
  • The car goes into a low power mode
  • Many warning lights at once

Can I keep driving?

We rate P0613 as Get it checked this week. It is not an emergency yet, but it can get worse. If the light starts flashing, stop driving soon.

Quick answers about P0613

What does P0613 mean?

Transmission computer processor problem. The transmission computer tested its own processor, the part that does its thinking, and found a fault.

Can I keep driving with P0613?

We rate P0613 as Get it checked this week. It is not an emergency yet, but it can get worse. If the light starts flashing, stop driving soon.

What usually causes P0613?

The most common causes, in order: A failed transmission computer; Low voltage from a weak battery or a bad ground; Water or rust in the computer or its plug; Software that needs an update (reflash).

Estimates only. A mechanic should confirm. The same code can mean slightly different things on different cars; the app explains it for your exact year, make, model and mileage.