Viper 5000 issue
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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=73396
Printed Date: May 16, 2024 at 5:28 PM
Topic: Viper 5000 issue
Posted By: willdkartunes
Subject: Viper 5000 issue
Date Posted: February 24, 2006 at 3:30 AM
I have a 1997 Chevy S10 4x4 extended cab with a Viper 5000 car alarm. When I have the window half-way down and the alarm activated, is it normal for me to just reach in and unlock the vehicle without the alarm going off? Even more concerning, after I unlock the door, I can then open it and get in and the alarm still doesn't sound. (maybe a warning chirp, if that) I'm not saying I would ever leave my vehicle out of sight with my window open, but something about this doesn't sound right. Is this normal or is the installation on it done wrong? Feel free to comment because I didn't install it, so my feelings won't be hurt!!!!:D
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Posted By: mrcllusb
Date Posted: February 24, 2006 at 4:08 AM
The installation was done wrong..Sometimes you have to be careful when you get a unit installed,cuz everyone isn't honest.I know it sucks,but that's just the way it is.Now,if you do not have an proximity sensor,there is nothing to pick up someone reaching in you vehicle.That is what a proximity sensor is for.It picks up someone disturbing the radar field around your vehicle.Secondly,it sounds to me like your door trigger isn't wired in at all,or incorrectly.Did you not check your system after you had your unit installed??If you paid to have it installed,you need to go back and have the installer fix your system..
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"ole blake"
Posted By: kaezoo
Date Posted: February 24, 2006 at 6:26 AM
No, you shouldn't be able to open a door without the alarm going off.
If your dome light stays on for a little while after you close the door, then you should wait for it to go out before you do your testing. Sometimes the alarm is connected to the dome light wire and won't really arm that zone until the light goes out and it thinks the door is closed. If the dome light goes out, then you can still open the door without setting off the alarm, you definitely have a problem.
Does this happen with the passenger door as well as the driver's door?
Posted By: willdkartunes
Date Posted: February 25, 2006 at 12:09 AM
The dome light is off when I try this. It doesn't matter which door. I get the same results from the driver and passenger doors.
Posted By: pss5075104
Date Posted: February 25, 2006 at 8:33 AM
take it back to where you had it installed and tell them they need to hook the door triggers up.
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MECP First Class Certified Installer.
Nothing is impossable, it's just more expensive.
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