Am I out of channels?

Hi, I have a viper 550esp, with the following remote setup: I:   lock/unlock/panic II: trunk release III: used IV: used What I would like to do is be able to remote start my parents' car (that has a 550hf). Do I need an additional channel to be able to do so?....or is there a way around the fact that I'm out of channels? [:)]

No, you dont need additional channels to control your parents alarm, just make sure the remotes are compatible. Your remote usea 4 button with Green LED on it, if you parents remote has a Red Led it wont work. as far as you alarm goes its a four channel reciever. dou you need more channels?? Message me if you need any help. Luis

Sound Waves

Is up to the installer to test all wires with a DMM whenever possible.

Yes, my remote is a 4-button with a green LED, and their remote is a 2-button with a green LED as well. How do I program my remote to start their car, and not my own, everytime I hit a certain button. Or how can I lock/unlock their car without locking my own if my car is parked next to it. And yes, I want more channels :-) I've filled up the four channels on my alarm already, and there's more I'd like to do....but that's a different story. Thanks:-)

Sometimes the remotes that come with your alarm might not have that many option on the remote, you can order a 16 channel one from DEI for 20 --

IIIIIIIVI + III + IIII + IVII + IIIII + IVIII + IVI + II + IIII + II + IVII + III + IVIV + III + I

Thats all the combos i can think of but there is 2 more

Wow, thanks for the replies! 1. Ok, quick stupid question: When you guys say button I and II, does that mean at the "same time", or does that mean I and then II quickly? I'm assuming it's the first choice. It would seem tough to me (for the 16-channel remote) to hit 3 buttons at the same time, though. 2. Currently, my remote is setup for "single button configuration", where I'll only be hitting I, II, III, or IV separately, and never any combinations of those four. If I erase it and reprogram it to my parent's car, will I have to go to "standard configuration" since I'll be hitting combinations of buttons? 3. Is the listing that you posted changeable? In other words, is the way you listed it the way it will be, or can I program the buttons however I want? I'm just curious because I would like to keep 1-4 for my car, and then the combinations for their car. Thanks for the replies...it's really been helpful! [:D]

Thanks so much Bnluis....you rock. Ok, just to beat this to death some more (and make sure I do it right), here's how the two cars are setup (I'm being "wordy" for my own sake): My remote (4-button) I: Lock/Unlock/Panic II: Channel 2 III: Channel 3 IV: Channel 4 My parents' remote (2-button) I: Lock/Unlock/Panic II: Channel 2 (Trunk) III: Channel 3 (Remote Start) I would like to keep them exactly as is, except be able to control my parents' car with my remote...so I would like to have (for my remote): My buttons I & II control their alarm's Channel I   (Lock/Unlock/Panic) My buttons II & IV control their alarm's Channel III (remote start) So...for the programming.... [U]I'll be using page 33 of that 550esp manual....[/U] 1. I have to clear my remote, so the first thing I do is go to channel 10, and then program any button to clear the remote. 2.   Now I'll program my remote for my car...      Go to Channel I... hit remote button I      Go to Channel II...hit remote button II      Go to Channel III..hit remote button III      Go to Channel IV...hit remote button IV 3. My remote is programmed for my car...done. 4. Go to my parents' car, and go into programming mode. 5. Go to Channel   I...hit remote button I & II on MY remote.     Go to Channel III...hit remote button II & IV on MY remote. 6. Now my remote is programmed for their car...done. Phew...sorry for all of that....but to be honest, after typing it all I think I get it a little better :-)

Thanks for all the help...I programmed it last night and got everything to work perfectly :-) I don't really like the idea of hitting two buttons at once, though, because who knows when you might mess up and not know it...thereby opening the locks on your other car :) Oh well, I won't be doing it that often anyway, but thanks again.

don't worry if you accedentlly unlock doors, they wiil relock automaticlly, if you dont open any door. and I am glad it worked for you.Luis

Sound Waves

Is up to the installer to test all wires with a DMM whenever possible.