viper 160xv issues

smokeum99ta · 08-19-2009, 08:29 AM

I have a 98 dodge ram diesel. When I bought it a few years ago it had a viper 160xv alarm/remote start system. Everything worked when I first got it, now I can't remote start it, it'll just turn over the motor a couple times and stop when it used to start it. Also one of my remote needed a new battery and after I replaced it the remote doesn't work. Is there something that needs to be done to it? TIA ken

jaggerwild · 08-19-2009, 07:36 PM

The remote needs to be programmed, owners manual? Lee ?

lcurle · 08-20-2009, 06:28 AM

turn your vehicle to the "on" position, hit your valet switch 3 times, the unit should give a long chirp followed by a short one, hit any key on your remote, the unit should chirp again, turn your vehicle off and test.

smokeum99ta · 08-20-2009, 03:46 PM

Valet switch???? Is that on of the buttons on the keypad? or is some hidden button in the vechile?

jaggerwild · 08-20-2009, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by smokeum99ta

Valet switch???? Is that on of the buttons on the keypad? or is some hidden button in the vechile?

The Valet button is usually under the dash, on newer models(Vipers) it is built right into the LED of the antenna. If it is under the dash you may have to look for it as they usually hide it.

lcurle · 08-20-2009, 05:06 PM

check your glove box as well if you are having a problem finding it, it is just a red or white push button switch.

08-19-2009, 08:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
smokeum99ta Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2 OS: xp	viper 160xv issues I have a 98 dodge ram diesel. When I bought it a few years ago it had a viper 160xv alarm/remote start system. Everything worked when I first got it, now I can't remote start it, it'll just turn over the motor a couple times and stop when it used to start it. Also one of my remote needed a new battery and after I replaced it the remote doesn't work. Is there something that needs to be done to it? TIA ken

08-19-2009, 07:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
jaggerwild TSF Gearhead Join Date: May 2007 Location: NY Posts: 830 OS: Windows XP32 bit/Vista HB 64bit My System	Re: viper 160xv issues The remote needs to be programmed, owners manual? Lee ? __________________ Please if you need help, start a new thread with questions only after reading the first few sticky's up top. http://www.techsupportforum.com/auto...ter/car-audio/ A Link for Viper alarm owners http://www.directed.com/Support/Prod...es/Owners.aspx

08-20-2009, 06:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
lcurle TSF Gearhead (Audio) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Newton, Kansas Posts: 593 OS: Xp Pro SP3	Re: viper 160xv issues turn your vehicle to the "on" position, hit your valet switch 3 times, the unit should give a long chirp followed by a short one, hit any key on your remote, the unit should chirp again, turn your vehicle off and test. __________________ 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."

08-20-2009, 03:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
smokeum99ta Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2 OS: xp	Re: viper 160xv issues Valet switch???? Is that on of the buttons on the keypad? or is some hidden button in the vechile?

08-20-2009, 05:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
lcurle TSF Gearhead (Audio) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Newton, Kansas Posts: 593 OS: Xp Pro SP3	Re: viper 160xv issues check your glove box as well if you are having a problem finding it, it is just a red or white push button switch. __________________ 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."