1993 Gen 1 Alarm Reset

[bozack818]

Hello,

This is my first post to the forum. I recently purchased my first viper, and I've had a series of problems that has kept the car in the garage for over two weeks.

The car is a 1993, which is nearly completely stock. While waiting for engine gaskets to arrive I decided to replace the radio. I disconnected the battery, changed the radio, and when the battery was reconnected it activated the alarm. Now the car will not start! I have the service manual, and I have a key fob (transmitter). The fob does not seem to work, and I tried using the green programming wire per the service manual.

I have heard that there is a 'simple trick' to jumper a wire under the dash to reset the alarm, but all of the posts have solved the problem through PM or phone calls and were years old.


I spoke with a couple local dealers and they said the new fob is about $160 and takes at least 3 days to arrive. I was planning to take the car to a garage to have new thermostat housing gaskets, a new radiator, and valve cover gaskets changed and I don't really want to wait 3 more days to get a fob that will probably not work.


Are there alternative things I should try before purchasing a new fob? I plan to check fuses after work today, and the current fob has new batteries. Are there any current members that could explain the 'simple unspoken trick'?

[Steve-Indy]

Call me 317-402-9013

[much]

try a fresh CR2032 battery for your transmiter .

[bozack818]

much,

I did replace the batteries in the transmitter (which I actually tried before I ever had this issue). I had just assumed the fob was bad, but didn't have much need for it when the alarm wasn't activated. I spoke with steve, and it sounds like he can help me. Will update after I get out of work today.

So far the car has spent more time in the garage collecting dust than out on the road. Hopefully once I get it to stop leaking coolant and oil she will be ready to hit the shows.

[bozack818]

Steve helped me resolve this! Thanks again!

[Steve-Indy]

My pleasure !!

Keep an eye open for the Western Reserve VOA...lots of collective knowledge there...and, good folks.

[95Viper]

. and after you get it reset take the damn module out and throw it away as far as you can...... lol

[Pauler85]

Steve Indy is a great guy!

[BadAndy]

Two hours spent once in a Best Buy parking lot learning the same lesson. Never set the alarm since. And I hope I remember how to reach Steve-Indy when I somehow make the mistake again. I think he saved me once, but of course I forget how many times you have to run around your car backwards now.
Andy

[Steve-Indy]

Hi, Andy...reach out anytime !!

By the way, remember that one can disable the Gen I alarm IF one so chooses.

[ssgsnake]

Where is the module and how to take out I have one in my 1995 gen1

Do you just unplug ?

[Steve-Indy]

Hi, ssgsnake...call me a number above as this info won't be posted.

[Black94rt10]

Steve is truly a stand-up guy! He has helped me out with a few things over the years and is a value to viper owners.

[Viper Red]

Don't waste your time, pick up the phone and call Steve. You will thank yourself forever!

[Dan Cragin]

If the alarm wont reset, you need to ground the light green wire with orange tracer going to the alarm module.

[Peter K.]

Similar problem on my 92. Drove it 2 weeks ago. Parked with a tender. Now, won't start. 1st, it had less than a 1/4 tank full. We did have a cold spell during those 2 weeks and I did not have it parked in the heated section of the garage. Have not checked for spark or fuel pump yet but I did put my hand over the side pipe while cranking, just air, no smell of fuel.
Have never used the remote, never set it, nothing. Today I tried it, remote works, batteries good. I set the alarm, then hit the unlock to turnoff and it seems to work. You can hear the click when dis-arming.

Could this be same situation as above? Obviously, when I have time, I'll check for fuel and spark. I searched the form and only found a few threads but didn't seem relevant to my situation.
Are there common no start issues?

[Steve-Indy]

If it "cranks" over as long as you hold key in start position, it is not the alarm in my opinion. Agree with checking for spark, fuel pressure and injector pulse. Keeping it simple, I would check all the fuses, un plug and reconnect the ASD relay and the fuel pump relay.

[Gulfviper]

Steve, I've got the same issue. Gen 1 1994 RT/10...it's a flood salvage that was having some electrical that are resolved now...but I repaired the security module with power on...it appears to have wiped both fobs. Cleared PCM, and it comes back on with Alarm on, so cannot reset the fobs

Well, I found another forum that had a trick with an orange wire that worked....got it started.

[Steve-Indy]

Just call me...hopefully, I can offer alarm assistance. 317-402-9013

[Gulfviper]

Thanks...I will call if further troubles....found a really random post and tried it...

[Steve-Indy]

IF your fobs are not working, try resyncing them AFTER the SAM is disabled (i.e...alarm inactivated) If still no response with fobs (assuming good fob batteries), they can easily be reprogrammed to RKE.

[Lalmeida617]

Option 1 Push pull or tow.
Option 2 Just call Steve! That’s what I do lol.

[bertrand]

hello steve, i am french and i do not speak good english, i have an alarm problem on my viper rt 10 of 1993. i think you know a system to disable it. can talk to us by email, it will be easier for me with a translator.
thank you

[Steve-Indy]

Will be happy to assist...suggest that you text your email address to my phone number posted above. Then, I can send a couple of helpful photos to you as well. Fortunately, the "fix" is safe to try on a Gen I...which is not quite the case on a Gen II.

[bertrand]

It's great, thank you.
I will try to send you my email address immediately.
thanks again

[bertrand]

It's great, thank you.
I will try to send you my email address immediately.
thanks again

[Steve-Indy]

Good to speak with you...I hope to hear that the problem has been solved.

[Steve-Indy]

Congrats...enjoy your Snake !!

[zantrax]

Any chance you could give me a quick rundown on how to disable the alarm, new batteries in fob and no bueno. I have a 96 rt/10 and battery went flat after storing for winter key fob not resetting. My email is info@cabanalandscaping.com if you want I can email you pics to prove I'm an owner. I'm located in Canada so picking up the phone costs me like $3/min lol I just want to disable this thing entirely so I don't get stranded, almost got stranded once at the cottage when battery ran down but luckily the wife brought the fob up for me the next day and it had life left in it at the time.

[Steve-Indy]

Hi, zantrax...like in all my other posts, I suggest that we speak directly so that we BOTH fully understand what is going on. Send your phone number to me at zvipers@aol.com and I will call you !! :)

[Steve-Indy]

Good to speak with you, glad all is well !! Viper on !!!

[USAFPILOT]

Stuck, forgot i armed the alarm. I set it off and thought just putting my key in and starting would fix it. Nope. Now I can’t turn the alarm on or off and the car won’t run. If someone sees this and can help call 8325153348

[Viper98]

Contact Steve-Indy. His number and email are above.

[USAFPILOT]

Well turns out I just had to leave the car alone for 18minutes, all is well except I busted a fob trying to change the batteries. New one in the way.

[Steve-Indy]

Sorry I missed your call, found it at 6AM today. Glad it worked out for you !!