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alumarine

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Joined: January 14, 2016

Location: Manitoba, Canada

Posted: January 14, 2016 at 5:14 PM / IP Logged

Hi there.

Just picked up a 2000 Toyota 4runner that has a

Viper 1500 ESP Alarm/Remote Starter.

I'm trying to change a couple of features.

One is Disable Code Hopping - I'm hoping that will improve my remote start range.

Another is Disable Parking Lights Flashing when running, I don't need that as I have DRL.

I followed the instructions in the install manual I downloaded to get into the Features Learn Routine.

- Open Door

- Turn Ignition on then off

- press and hold valet button and after 3 seconds alarm should chirp

Alarm doesn't chirp. I suspect the Learn Routing is Locked.

Is there anyway to reset the unit or unlock it?

Thanks for any help.

It's -25 here right now so I can't get under the dash.

In spring I will swap out this unit with a different model that I have and can program.

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geepherder

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Joined: October 27, 2003

Posted: January 14, 2016 at 10:41 PM / IP Logged

First, make sure you are not in valet mode (led staying solid). I'm not 100% this is necessary, but it's what I've always done.

Assuming you are not in valet mode here's what has worked for me in the past: unplug all harnesses from the brain, identify which pins on the unit in the main harness are power and ground, and short them together with a paper clip or piece of wire.

Do this, then plug everything back in and see if you can now get into programming.

My ex once told me I have a perfect face for radio.

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alumarine

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Joined: January 14, 2016

Location: Manitoba, Canada

Posted: January 15, 2016 at 9:54 AM / IP Logged

Thanks for the reply.

I think it might be in Valet mode as the red light is on all the time.

I must have accidently activated it.

That would explain why it doesn't chirp when I lock/unlock it anymore.

I will get it out of valet mode and try again.

I'll have to wait till spring to get under the dash.

It's way too cold right now and I can't take the chance of disturbing something under there.

Thanks again and I'll report back.

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alumarine

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Joined: January 14, 2016

Location: Manitoba, Canada

Posted: March 07, 2019 at 12:45 PM / IP Logged

I want to apologize to geepherder.

I was one of those guys who didn't report back.

I ended up swapping out the unit for a DEI ProStart (I'm in Canada) with greater range and more features.

thanks for your help

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geepherder

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Posted: March 07, 2019 at 5:40 PM / IP Logged

Viper ESP 1500 Reset or Change Features -- posted image.

No apology necessary.

My ex once told me I have a perfect face for radio.

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