bitwriter and programming

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Topic: bitwriter and programming

Posted By: mugpar
Subject: bitwriter and programming
Date Posted: October 05, 2008 at 6:38 PM

I am trying to use the bitwriter to program the alarm, when i hit write, it says "a transmitter must be programmed into the unit before writing".
I tried to reprogram the remote, open the door, turn key to on, when i hit the program button then hold it, nothing happens, no chirps, no light, no matter how many times i try to press the button and hold it. I even tried to program the alarm by key on then off, pressing and holding the button, no lights, nothing. The remote no longer is working, the alarm is brand new. If it matters, the valet switch is turned to on.

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Posted By: t&t tech
Date Posted: October 05, 2008 at 8:54 PM

what kind of alarm

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Posted By: mugpar
Date Posted: October 05, 2008 at 10:22 PM

Sorry, it's a viper 5900

Posted By: enice
Date Posted: October 06, 2008 at 12:00 AM

What do you mean the valet switch is turned to on??????The valet switch is actually a button not a typical on/off switch.

To program you have to look for a a black button thats connect to the alarm. Its gray and black wire connected to it. Turn the ignition on then press the valet button twice. On the second push you need to hold the button. You will hear a chirp. Now, while holding the button you need to press the lock button on the remote and it will program. Turn the igntion off and let go of the valet button and test the remote.

Make sure you have the door open(green wire or purple wire on the alarm triggered) and the yellow wire on the alarm ribbon that connects to the relay triggered by the ignition. BTW also make sure the alarm has power and ground. it can't be explained any more easier then this.

Posted By: mugpar
Date Posted: October 06, 2008 at 12:21 AM

What do you mean the valet switch is turned to on??????The valet switch is actually a button not a typical on/off switch.

I meant to say the neutral safety switch was turned on, I read in another post this could make a differnce.
I triple checked power, ground, made sure the green wire showed negative when the door was open.
I went as far as zapping the alarm, which i probably shouldn't of done, and the alarm triggered for about 3 seconds, after that, nothing.

I tried this and no chirp, and the led won't light up. I even tried replacing the valet/program button and the led, stil no luck.

Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: October 06, 2008 at 2:52 AM

Just a thought but if you're using it for the first few times it can be a right pain. In the UK with our Cat 1 alrms with passive immobilisation we have to leave the ignition on, also the instructions are very vague.

Posted By: mugpar
Date Posted: October 06, 2008 at 4:57 AM

I was not aware you had to have the ignition on to use the bitwriter, I will try it out in the morning. if not, I am going to have to go through wire by wire to see if it's something else, but nothing has changed.
Thanks for the replies and ideas.

Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: October 06, 2008 at 5:42 AM

We have to have it switched on over here because after 1 minute the UK spec Cat 1 alarm goes passively into immobilisation mode and it screws up the bitwriter. If the ignition stays on that won't happen though it might be worth while you trying that. N.B The valet switch is only a momentary switch.Don't confuse it with the neutral safety override.

Posted By: megaman
Date Posted: October 06, 2008 at 9:00 AM

The ignition does not have to be on to program the 5900. If your LED does not light up, or the siren chirp, then you need to recheck all connections with a DMM. Check your fuses as well.

Please explain what you mean by "the valet switch is turned on." The valet switch for these models are a momentary switch and cannot be left "on". The neutral safety switch IS a toggle switch that can be left on, but this has nothing to do with programming.

Posted By: mugpar
Date Posted: October 06, 2008 at 11:18 AM

That is what I meant, the valet switch is turned on, I thought I read somewhere that having it off could affect programming, thanks for clearing it up. I am in the process right now of rechecking everything. Instead of grabbing 12 volt from the ignition, I ran a 8 gauge wire from the battery to a distribution block, and will run the alarm off of that.

Posted By: megaman
Date Posted: October 06, 2008 at 2:51 PM

Here is where YOU are confused. You CAN NOT, that is NOT, put the valet to ON. It's IMPOSSIBLE. so WHAT do you mean by puting the valet switch to "on" ????

Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: October 06, 2008 at 4:15 PM

Mugpar you had some intelligent replies, please read them and apply what you learn the VALET SWITCH IS A ROUND BLACK PUSH TO MAKE MOMENTARY SWITCH. It's sole function is as an override or programming switch. It is not a flick push to make switch. Go to a specialist installer and have them do it for you.

Posted By: mugpar
Date Posted: October 06, 2008 at 4:24 PM

ok, i know the difference between the two, thanks for all the help, and smart *** replies. Just trying to reprogram my remote, and I am telling you that when i open the door, turn the ign to the on position and push the black button and hold it on the second, the horn does not honk, which is hooked up, and the led does not come on

Posted By: mugpar
Date Posted: October 06, 2008 at 4:27 PM

megaman wrote:

Here is where YOU are confused. You CAN NOT, that is NOT, put the valet to ON. It's IMPOSSIBLE. so WHAT do you mean by puting the valet switch to "on" ????

I meant the neutral safety switch, sorry for the confusion.