Viper 160xv remote starter

TonyJ1023 · 12-07-2008, 03:04 PM

I installed this starter in my '99 Dodge Caravan. No problems.
After trading the '99 in, I am trying to install it into my '06 Dodge Caravan.
In this install I just want the car to start, nothing else. The problem I'm experiencing is that it starts but then dies.
I find programming the device is not very user friendly and may have inadvertently done something. I was trying to confirm the tach sense. I have a coil of wire around a spark plug wire, and it produces about 3 vac/700hz. This worked in the '99. Is there a way of returning to the default settings? Any help will be appreciated.

Thanks,
Tony J

**lcurle** · 12-11-2008, 11:58 AM

Did you install the PATS key add-on for the remote start? If your key has a chip in it that is a signal for the computer that you are not a buglar trying to steal the car. It may start up but when the computer recognizes there is no key present it might just shut down.

**jaggerwild** · 12-13-2008, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by lcurle

Did you install the PATS key add-on for the remote start? If your key has a chip in it that is a signal for the computer that you are not a buglar trying to steal the car. It may start up but when the computer recognizes there is no key present it might just shut down.

As state, the way to test this is to incert the key in the ignition BUT DO NOT START IT WITH THE KEY, ONLY INCERT IT!!! Then with the remote try to start it if it starts then continues to run you will need a PATS bypass kit. I'm sure Icurle can give you info on the place to find one.

If you only need tach signal google "Tach signal wire" then you van year and engine model. You should not find this to hard as there are many helpfull sights, also a car auto section here.

**lcurle** · 12-13-2008, 01:14 PM

also check the ground wires, this can cause the vehicle to start, then shut off as well.

12-07-2008, 03:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
TonyJ1023 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1 OS: WIN XP	Viper 160xv remote starter I installed this starter in my '99 Dodge Caravan. No problems. After trading the '99 in, I am trying to install it into my '06 Dodge Caravan. In this install I just want the car to start, nothing else. The problem I'm experiencing is that it starts but then dies. I find programming the device is not very user friendly and may have inadvertently done something. I was trying to confirm the tach sense. I have a coil of wire around a spark plug wire, and it produces about 3 vac/700hz. This worked in the '99. Is there a way of returning to the default settings? Any help will be appreciated. Thanks, Tony J

12-11-2008, 11:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
lcurle TSF Gearhead (Audio) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Newton, Kansas Posts: 600 OS: Xp Pro SP3	Re: Viper 160xv remote starter Did you install the PATS key add-on for the remote start? If your key has a chip in it that is a signal for the computer that you are not a buglar trying to steal the car. It may start up but when the computer recognizes there is no key present it might just shut down. __________________ Lee - MECP Certified "Any advice given on this forum is intended for helping and assisting the end user with their issue at hand. Personal saftey is important when working on any vehicle."

12-13-2008, 01:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
lcurle TSF Gearhead (Audio) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Newton, Kansas Posts: 600 OS: Xp Pro SP3	Re: Viper 160xv remote starter also check the ground wires, this can cause the vehicle to start, then shut off as well. __________________ Lee - MECP Certified "Any advice given on this forum is intended for helping and assisting the end user with their issue at hand. Personal saftey is important when working on any vehicle."