Viper remote starter won't engage to start the car.

All Remote Starters are problematic. Take it back to the alarm installer that fitted it.

notify viper or installer for customer assistance

I got this free Pdf manual from
reliable-store for free and I don't think Ive visited a mechanic or fixya for help for more than 3-4 times out of all the times I fixed the chipper in these 4 years

are your brake lights functioning properly? remote starts sometimes use this as a fail safe, or a bent hood pin switch? Also It may need the tach reprogrammed if used. there may be a seperate fuse for the starter.
here is the link to the installation manual: http://www.directeddealers.com/manuals/ig/viper/n4102v_2008_09_web.pdf
and the page regarding this issue: • The remote start will activate, but the starter never engages.
1. Check for voltage on the purple starter wire two seconds after the remote
start becomes active. If there is voltage present, skip to Step 4. If there is
not voltage present, advance to Step 2.
2. Check the 30A fuses.
3. If the gray/black wait-to-start wire is detecting ground upon activation, the
starter will not crank.
4. Make sure the purple starter wire is connected on the starter side of the
optional starter kill/anti-grind relay.
5. Does the vehicle have an immobilizer? Some immobilizer systems will not
allow the vehicle to crank if active.
6. Check connections. The heavy gauge remote start input wires on the
heavy gauge 10-pin connector should have a solid connection. "T-taps"
or "scotch locks" are not recommended for any high current heavy gauge
wiring.
good luck.

Check to make sure the remote start kill switch isn't broken. There should be a switch under your driver seat or gas pedal that turns your engine off if someone tries to drive off with your car while you're warming it up. If that switch is damaged, it can trick your remote start system into thinking there's someone in your car, and preventing the system from starting up at all.

Common issue.
Open doorAlarm will be going offLocate the antenna (should be on the windshield)Find the little black push button on the antenna.Turn key to the ON/IGN position (where all lights are on)WITHIN 5 SECONDS push the black button 1 time and release (unless your installer changed the number of pushes it should be 1)Within seconds the alarm will ceaseStart your vehicle.


If any other issues, send me a message.

go to www.directed.com this is the manufacturer of the viper remote starters, there you should be able to download instructions.

Here is how you program the viper 5101 remote.

Programming the Viper Remote Starter 5101

Unlock the doors before starting

Push and hold f button for 8-10 seconds until amber light is on solid

Push Remote start button for about 4 seconds till amber light flashes 3 times

Put key in IGN to the on position but don

First off, is it in neutral? It can't engage the starter motor if it's in gear. Secondly, If it was professionally installed, why not just take it back and demand that they fix it?

Your wiring should somewhat match this.

The start/stop 3x thing could be one of a few main issues. You need a bypass module or it needs to be reset. You need to program the tach if you're using it. Make sure with the new models(5101, 5301) it's programmed for auto transmission. The come default for manual transmissions.

we have a viper 600hf and it has recently started draining thebattery and it won't stay charged.