check engine light

[sambo32]

Just got my 2013 viper track edition, it needed to be jumped because battery was dead and now check engine light is on. I disconnected the negitive terminal for about 10 minutes and still the check engine light is on. Any idea on what I need to do. Also how do you open the gas cap, I press the button on the door panel but it does not pop open
Thank You

 

[ViperSmith]

Is a diagnostic code available?

 

[sambo32]

Now that the viper is on a trickle charger, the dash lights come on and off by itself. The key fob is away from car. I guessn that is the reason the battery is going dead.

 

[sambo32]

Not sure about a code, I will try to scan it tomorrow if possible

 

[BlackSnake99]

Did SRT use Lucas electrics?

 

[ViperSmith]

sambo, you can go into the dash, there is a screen you can access through the steering wheel controls (up/down)

 

[sambo32]

So every 20 seconds the dash lights come on for 5 seconds, and just repeats itself. Do I need to lock the doors with the fob.

 

[ViperSmith]

How long are you not driving it? What happens if you go into hibernation mode?

 

[sambo32]

It just came off the truck, and I drove it into my garage. 3 miles on the clock

 

[ViperSmith]

Doh, misread. Sorry, I have no idea what is going on.

I assume the gas cap is electronically controlled, so power issues might mean it isn't opening.

Check the diagnostic codes and see if anything is being thrown first.

 

[sambo32]

how can I check the diagnostic codes.
thanx

 

[Policy Limits]

Go on the left of the steering wheel and use the up/down buttons until the person with the stethoscope is highlighted; then press the > arrow and the screen should say "checking for diagnostic codes"

Let us know if any codes are thrown

 

[ViperSmith]

Get into the car. The center of the tach, on the steering wheel the left hand side, the up/down buttons. Scroll to the diagnostics code screen. Once you get to it, tap the ">" button on the left hand side of the steering wheel.

 

[sambo32]

Does the car need to be on.

 

[Policy Limits]

Yes I believe it does

 

[ViperSmith]

Don't have to turn it on, you can push the start button to get the interior lights / dash / nav on and do it (no pressing the clutch in)

 

[sambo32]

Its saying no codes at this time, could it be that my fuel is really low.

 

[BlackSnake99]

Sounds like an electrical gremlin to me. Low fuel level isn't going to give you bizarre electrical symptoms. Earlier Gen cars do all kinds of squirrelly stuff with low batteries. Hopefully uou just got a defective battery at the factory. You could try a new battery.



Alternatively you do have a warranty. Call the dealer and let them worry about it. Just don't let them adjust your window glass.

 

[sambo32]

Brand new car with two (so far) problems which are not minor. one the check engine light and two dash light come on every 20 seconds for 5 seconds. I am not happy, I hope I didnt make a mistake on this viper purchase.

 

[ViperSmith]

New battery and some gas would be my first suggestions

 

[Dan Cragin]

This looks like a battery problem. Charge the battery and have it checked. Just had a 2013 that had a bad battery from sitting too long. Even new batteries can go bad if they sit partially discharged for too long. When a battery discharges the acid moves out of the plates, if it is not absorbed back into the plates for some time, the plates become hard or "sulfated" and the acid does not want to return back when charged.

If you do not plan to drive the car weekly, invest in a trickle charger as well.

Hope this helps.

 

[BlackSnake99]

Brand new car with two (so far) problems which are not minor. one the check engine light and two dash light come on every 20 seconds for 5 seconds. I am not happy, I hope I didnt make a mistake on this viper purchase.

Bad battery could account for both. Don't despair. Go to NAPA and get an Interstate battery and throw it in. If it fixes the problem, sent the bill to Conner Avenue.

 

[wikkid]

How the hell does Sambo need a new battery, are you guys serious. My battery has been in my car for 9 years and the car still starts right up.

 

[ViperSmith]

How the hell does Sambo need a new battery, are you guys serious. My battery has been in my car for 9 years and the car still starts right up.

Can't tell if serious or not.

 

[sambo32]

Thank you all for your help, I have the battery charging now . I dont think it will get a good charge because of the dash lights turning on, maybe I will throw in a new battery tomorrow.

 

[BlackSnake99]

How the hell does Sambo need a new battery, are you guys serious. My battery has been in my car for 9 years and the car still starts right up.

I disassembled and reassembled my Gen II to put a brand ner Red Top in it only to find it to be a defective battery. Defective batteries happen.

 

[sambo32]

The sad part is that I traded my 2014 GT-R black edition for the viper, I think I bought a headache. I looked at the top of battery terminals and can see markes from battery booster packs or cables, which means my problem with the dash lights coming on is an existing issue, which kept killing the battery. I just cant understand how the dash light come on its own every 20 seconds, I dont know what else to check.

 

[BlackSnake99]

You could just disconnect the battery for tonight to stop the drain, then replace the battery in the morning.

 

[NastyGTS]

Brand new car with two (so far) problems which are not minor. one the check engine light and two dash light come on every 20 seconds for 5 seconds. I am not happy, I hope I didnt make a mistake on this viper purchase.

Mine will do this when the fob is present and the doors are open and closing ( I.E. cleaning, showing the car to someone) I figured its something with motion activation.

My battery has not given any issues yet though.

Please let us know what the outcome is.

 

[sambo32]

Both my fobs are a good distance away from the car, unless there is a third fob somewhere in the car.