viper 5101 rs, 04 explorer

I am in the process of installing a Viper 5101 remote start along with an Expresskit XK04 in my 2004 Ford Explorer Limited (automatic).   I have only made these connections to the harnesses themselves but have not connected the harnesses to the Viper 5101 module at this time.  I want to be sure everything is correct first.

I'm pretty sure I've got most everything connected properly but I had some doubts about the heavy gauge connector and one question about the GWA wire.  The questions are embedded below with Bold and Italicized and surrounded by ***** for easy identification.

Harness 1:

Remote Start Auxiliary Output 5 Pin Connector:

Not Connected

Door Lock Harness, 3-Pin Connector:

1 Blue: Connected to pink / YELLOW at driver's kick panel harness to rear

2 Empty:  Not used

3 Green: Connected to pink/light green at driver's kick panel harness to rear

Any and all advice is welcomed and appreciated.  This is the first remote start I've installed.  I've done several alarms but that was over 5 years ago.

Thanks!

- Vince

a.k.a. VinnyBoombatz (I get no respect!)

Chris, thank you for your help!

1. I connected the XK04 Brown wire to the status wire as you suggested.

2. I connected the heavy RED / White wire just to be sure.

3. I actually had them connected correctly but typed it backwards.

4. I couldn't find the wire you were mentioning.  I did find two PURPLE / green wires in that area but both were constant grounds. (?)  You mentioned that I probably have a factory alarm, but how can I be sure?  Is there a way to test it?

Additionally I disconnected the hood pin switch wire because it wasn't working properly.  I'll fix that later.  It should start with it not connected to anything, right?

And of course, the remote start is not working.  I disconnected the XK04 and put the key in the ignition.  It is flashing the lights 8 times instead of starting.  The manual says that means the neutral safety wire doesn't have a ground.  I checked it and had 2 ohms.  So, I connected it differently and have a perfect connection now.  Still the same number of flashes.

In addition to that, my door locks are not functioning properly.  The unlock works, but not the lock.  Factory remote and switches still work properly.  Connections were double checked.  If I manually send a ground through the connections, it will lock.  The weird part is that both the lock and unlock were intially working properly, but then the lock function quit, then it started working again, and then quit again a little while later.  I've double checked all of the input wires to the Viper 5101 module and they are all reading as the should.  What's my next move?  Has anyone seen these symptoms before?  I don't know if it makes a difference but the unit I'm installing is a factory refurbished one.

Also, I have a second Viper 5101 that I planned to install in my other vehicle after this one.  I decided to swap out the main module to see if it was defective.  After installing the second module I attempted to remote start and initially received 7 flashes/honks.  The paperwork indicated that the Manual Transmission Mode was activated (of course, I forgot to program it before I remote started) after my attempt to program it I now receive 8 honks when I attempt to remote start but I know that the neutral safety switch has a good ground.

Is there a technique to programming with the valet switch?  I can't seem to get the unit to allow me to change from Manual Tranmission Mode to Automatic Transmission Mode (Menu 3; Feature 1; Option 2)

Thanks Mike and Chris for all of the help.

I actually have it all working now.  The problem was actually quite simple and I'm embarassed to say what it was...but it seems that all of my symptoms were because I did not connect the remote start defeat toggle switch!  Very silly but I am releaved to have it all installed and working properly.

Next up is my 2002 Acura TL Type-S...thanks again!