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docfnky

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Joined: January 20, 2003

Location: United States

Posted: September 02, 2004 at 4:42 PM / IP Logged

hey guys, i have a basic viper car alarm....it's been installed since 2001 and everything works fine...just that now to use the remote i have to be practically next to the car...is there anything that i can do to get the same range as when it was new?

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slicksam

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Joined: July 12, 2004

Location: Canada

Posted: September 02, 2004 at 4:49 PM / IP Logged

change the battery in the remote

or try another remote.

make sure the antenna of the alarm is close to the window

Testing is the key

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redlight831

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Joined: August 18, 2004

Location: United States

Posted: September 02, 2004 at 7:34 PM / IP Logged

i have the same problem i replaced the battery and no change...i just dont have another remote to try

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sparkie

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Posted: September 02, 2004 at 8:24 PM / IP Logged

Use a volt meter and check to see that the new battery is indeed good. You would be suprised how many times a new battery is garbage. Radio Shack seems to only sell dead batteries. Adding window tint to the car will also reduce your range. If the problem occurred gradually, then the remote could be wearing out. If it happened suddenly, was any work done on the car recently? Maybe the antenna has come unplugged. Locate a dealer and have them try a new remote.

sparky

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kgerry

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Posted: September 04, 2004 at 2:46 PM / IP Logged

sounds like a ground issue to me.... most of the DEI units with poor range after a year or two are poor ground problems.....

Kevin Gerry

Certified Electronics Technician

MECP First Class Installer

Owner/Installer

Classic Car Audio

since 1979

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