dodge ram 2003 remote start interesting

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Topic: dodge ram 2003 remote start interesting

Posted By: dodgejay
Subject: dodge ram 2003 remote start interesting
Date Posted: January 22, 2010 at 12:38 AM

I have installed a Viper remote start on my 2003 Dodge Ram. I used some of the wiring guides I found on this site. I could not have done it without all of you. It works starts fine, but I have noticed something interesting that has me a little worried. When I remote start the truck, I notice a strange noise coming from under the truck, almost sounds like underneath the drivers side door. As soon as I put the key in the ignition and step on the break it stops. I am worried I don't have some important vehicle system properly powered. Does anybody have any ideas or seen something like this? Thanks in advance.

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Posted By: KPierson
Date Posted: January 22, 2010 at 8:49 AM

It's not the starter dragging is it?

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Kevin Pierson

Posted By: dodgejay
Date Posted: January 22, 2010 at 8:51 AM

No, the starter is definetly turning off after the motor starts.

Posted By: Mike M2
Date Posted: January 22, 2010 at 2:03 PM

That truck has a rediculous amount of accessory wires on it, 4 i believe. Did you power them all?

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Mike M2
Tech Manager
CS Dealer Services

Posted By: dodgejay
Date Posted: January 25, 2010 at 8:11 AM

I have always thought the problem might be some accessory wire not being powered. Do you have color code list of the accessory wires that should be powered???

Thanks

Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: January 25, 2010 at 10:04 AM

Yuo did not power up all the ACC or the IGN wires required . I had the same thing happen and I neglected to power up the 2nd PRIMARY ACC wire ( GREEN ). In this truck you need to power up 2 x IGN and 2 x ACC and one 2nd ACC.

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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA

Posted By: yimke
Date Posted: January 25, 2010 at 12:12 PM

You don't NEED to power up all of them. Just the ones listed to run you engine, heather/A/C and your starter to engage. Unless it is required for R/S as listed. Yes there is a ton of wires in the harness it is just a matter of finding the right ones. Just make sure you are connecting the right inputs by testing with a multi-meter.

Remember

ACC- Drops to 0 when cranking
IGN- drops to around 10V when cranking
Starter- Only shows voltage when cranking.