viper remote start, remote range issue
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Printed Date: May 15, 2024 at 3:28 PM
Topic: viper remote start, remote range issue
Posted By: 2006ramcrazy
Subject: viper remote start, remote range issue
Date Posted: November 15, 2016 at 6:40 PM
I have a viper responder 2-way SST alarm/remote start system in my Super Duty. It's an older system, purchased new in 06 and I've transplanted it into my last three trucks when I traded into a newer truck. I do realize I have probably gotten the goodie out of this unit but it just keeps working so I am reluctant to upgrade to a new one.
The range is advertised as being up to a mile, which I've never seen but I used to be able to start the truck from close to a half mile away. This range has dramatically diminished over the last year and I'm just curious why. I now have to have the truck in view and the range is about 100 yards max..
Any suggestions?
Ya'll think replacing the 2-way remote would help or just retire this one and spring for a new one? I looked for some sort of range extender for the truck but didn't find anything..
Thanks.
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2011 F-250 Super Duty
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Posted By: smokeman1
Date Posted: November 15, 2016 at 7:33 PM
You basicly have three componets, the remote, the antenna, and the brain. It would be just swapping out one part at a time to see which one is the issue.
Unless you have spare parts on hand might as well upgrade.
I have a spare antenna I could send your way. It has a date code of 10I on it.
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Posted By: 2006ramcrazy
Date Posted: November 15, 2016 at 8:00 PM
smokeman1 wrote:
You basicly have three componets, the remote, the antenna, and the brain. It would be just swapping out one part at a time to see which one is the issue.
Unless you have spare parts on hand might as well upgrade.
I have a spare antenna I could send your way. It has a date code of 10I on it.
That is true... Naw, I don't have spare parts so swapping parts isn't a possibility.. I'll eventually just buy a new one I guess... Or just live with the reduced range... I was kinda hoping for an easy fix because its been so damn reliable all these years...
I imagine it's just age, I don't know...
Thanks for the offer of the antenna. I think it's more likely the remote. It is used 10-15 times a day to RS or unlock it so it's been used ALLOT for many years.
Appreciate the reply. ------------- 2011 F-250 Super Duty
Posted By: smokeman1
Date Posted: November 15, 2016 at 8:37 PM
Just read you post on this install. Hopefully an upgrade won't be as challenging.  ------------- When all else fails, Read the Instructions
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Posted By: 2006ramcrazy
Date Posted: November 15, 2016 at 8:44 PM
smokeman1 wrote:
Just read you post on this install. Hopefully an upgrade won't be as challenging.
LMAO, You got that right!!!
First install in the Dodge was a bitch having never installed one before.. the second truck (F150) and this 2011 F250 were much much easier 😉 ------------- 2011 F-250 Super Duty
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