viper 771xv bad range
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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=97564
Printed Date: July 13, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Topic: viper 771xv bad range
Posted By: Alpine Guy
Subject: viper 771xv bad range
Date Posted: September 30, 2007 at 8:46 PM
I have just installed a new Viper 771XV that I bought off e-bay and the range just sucks! The lock and unlock work from a semi ok distance, but for the remote start I practically have to be in the truck for it to work..aka pointless. I went to my local shop and they tried a new antenna wire/antenna with still the same luck, I have tried brand new duracell's, energizers, camera battery's nothing gives me better reception. We tried a new remote (LED kind) and still same results. Has anyone seen this issue before? Is there anything I can do, or will I have to send the unit in for service?
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2003 Chevy Avalanche,Eclipse CD7000,Morel Elate 5,Adire Extremis,Alpine PDX-4.150, 15" TC-3000, 2 Alpine PDX-1.1000, 470Amp HO Alt.
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Posted By: perly
Date Posted: October 01, 2007 at 12:56 PM
i know whenever I have a range issue i double/triple check the ground. 9 times outa 10 the ground has way too much resistance. of course i am assuming that you have already checked the antenna wire for any kinks or cuts. test the ground with an accurate meter and if it is too high then start searching for a better ground.(the newer cars are getting worse for grounds)
Posted By: Alpine Guy
Date Posted: October 01, 2007 at 7:27 PM
I'll re-do the ground and see what that does. I tried a new cable and antenna so that was cut out as a variable.
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2003 Chevy Avalanche,Eclipse CD7000,Morel Elate 5,Adire Extremis,Alpine PDX-4.150, 15" TC-3000, 2 Alpine PDX-1.1000, 470Amp HO Alt.
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