Weird Start Issue

[Creatre]

Hey all,

My Gen 3 Viper is having an issue starting. I push the start button in and it doesn't do anything (no crank, no nothing, just quiet). BUT...if I continue to hold the button for 30 seconds to a minute eventually it fires up. Usually if the car is warm, it does not have this issue and starts right on pushing the button. Seems to be a cold start issue.

I was going to replace the start button first, but wanted to get some suggestions. I'm leaning towards it not being the starter because it's not cranking. The battery was replaced a month ago.

Thanks!

[daveg]

May want to do a continuity check on the button first...
May want to look at relays as well.

[99RT10]

Bad button or loose cable on the starter?

[Creatre]

Bump for any other ideas before I pay to buy a new button as a first test. Been lazy with winter to do anything yet.

[ACtechOPS]

Lots of possibilities if it is electrical. Save your money, remove the start button, jump the two wires in the plug and do a start to see if it is the problem.

start-1.jpg

[Creatre]

Perfect thanks!

[ACtechOPS]

Here is the other schematic.
start2-1.jpg

[Creatre]

FYI for anyone else that has this issue, it was the clutch interlock switch that was bad. Could have rewired/disabled it but put in a new one.

[Rocket]

Glad you got it fixed and great that you posted your fix if anyone else has similar issues.

Blown ASD Fuse also has similar characteristics - but once it's blown - the Viper will not start like your's was.

[Scaminjs]

FYI for anyone else that has this issue, it was the clutch interlock switch that was bad. Could have rewired/disabled it but put in a new one.

Did anyone else get a recall notice for this part?