ATTENTION: ALL Viper Owners...PLEASE...

[Steve-Indy]

PLEASE by SURE that you have TWO FULL sets of keys (TEST to be SURE that they work for YOUR Viper), and TWO fully functional key fobs (TEST to be SURE that they work for YOUR Viper)...AND, consider carrying YOUR spare key(s) and fob with you each time you go anywhere in your Viper. (and YES, I carry spare batteries for said fobs).

It is far easier to lock your keys in your trunk (all years of roadsters and convertibles), in the "hatch" area of coupes, or in the Viper's cockpit (Gen II, III, and IV) than most people realize. Many (or MOST) of us have been locked out at one time or another...so you might want to benefit from our mistakes rather than test the system yourself.

While there are some non-damaging "tricks" that can help in certain situations...there are some more troublesome "solutions" in other years and models...and that assumes that you can find someone who can/will help you.

If this sounds a bit like a lecture...it is...but it is offered in good faith solely to make YOUR Viper ownership more pleasurable and hassle free.

Plan ahead, be prepared!!!

(Moderators...is there any way we could make this a "sticky" in the Gen I & II and Gen III & IV sections??? Thanks!!)

 

[Yellow32]

You should know that there are two wires you can short together under the hood that will open the trunk. I do not know which two wires but have seen Tom Sessions do this. You might get him to post that on this thread.

 

[Speedy G]

you cant lock your keys in the trunk if you dont put them in the trunk

 

[Steve-Indy]

Thanks, Yellow32...but the solutions will not be posted for security reasons.

 

[PirateViper]

Tom Sessions is a known carjacker in our area...he can hot wire a tricycle if you need it.

 

[Dimitrios]

i have an extra key fob velcroed under the hood in a hidden spot...you have to really look to find it! for times like this..so far its been 3 years and its still there n works great! keyfob off ebay was like $25 and tator programmed it for me...

 

[SRT Venom]

I keep extra keys and fobs hidden outside of all my cars just in case.

 

[Peter Nielsen]

Why on earth would anybody put their keys in the trunk? I can't imagine a situation where it would end up there (unless I get robbed and the robber locks me into the trunk...)

 

[Makara]

Yes, viper keys are easier to lose or lock in your car than keys to other cars.

This is really a sticky? Really?

 

[SoCal Rebell]

You must be a real idiot to lock your keys in the trunk, but alas I have seen one Viper owner do it

 

[v10enomous]

I guess with a GTS if you have a spare ignition key hidden you could get in through the hatch... Right ?

 

[Peter Nielsen]

Regardless of model: Hood can be opened without key. Short two cables under hood - trunk pops open. Retrieve key.

Agree: No need for sticky thread...

 

[Jerome Sparich]

Better bring extra pants too incase you rip them getting out of the car.