Car starts on its own!
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Forum Name: Car Security and Convenience
Forum Discription: Car Alarms, Keyless Entries, Remote Starters, Immobilizer Bypasses, Sensors, Door Locks, Window Modules, Heated Mirrors, Heated Seats, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=35000
Printed Date: May 07, 2024 at 7:49 AM
Topic: Car starts on its own!
Posted By: celiz4735
Subject: Car starts on its own!
Date Posted: July 03, 2004 at 2:15 PM
I have a viper remote starter. Since yesterday evening the car has been starting on its own approximately every hour and I don't know how long it runs for because I turn it off everytime I see it running. Did I possibly set it for an automatic start? If so, how do I turn it off??? Please someone help...it is enough to drive me crazy!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted By: kgerry
Date Posted: July 03, 2004 at 2:34 PM
if you did somehow put it into timer mode just go outside and cycle the igntion..this will reset it....
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Kevin Gerry
Certified Electronics Technician
MECP First Class Installer
Owner/Installer
Classic Car Audio
since 1979
Posted By: celiz4735
Date Posted: July 03, 2004 at 2:36 PM
Thanks...I will try that!
Posted By: celiz4735
Date Posted: July 03, 2004 at 2:39 PM
When you say cycle the ignition, does that mean to start the car? Sorry, I not well versed in car talk! Thanks for your help!
Posted By: profuse007
Date Posted: July 03, 2004 at 3:29 PM
assume its viper 560xv, 790xv, or 791xv
if youre to remote start and you then shut off w/ the remote, then itll go into a timer mode.
timer mode-(youre suppose to read ur manual like the installer stated, but you didnt.....lol) self ignition after a period of time (3hr @default).
so next time if you remote start and want to shut it off, go press the brake or something.
BTW you cant turn off the timer mode, i dont think...
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Houston,TX
"The two most common elements in the universe are H+ and stupidity" (Ellison).
Posted By: markcars
Date Posted: July 03, 2004 at 4:01 PM
You should be able to disable timer mode (setting the timer to zero/infinity). But read your manual as profuse007 said, to be 100 percent sure. If it is not the timer mode, could it be possible someone in your family has the "other" remote and are playing a prank on you? Just a thought worth clarifying.
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