Computer Problem

[viper067]

So I had the Viper in the shop today '94. While it was there I asked the Viper Tech to program my spare fob which has been sitting around for about 6 months now. Cutting to the chase, he couldn't do it. He kept getting a bus open message. He tested the Key Fob and it is ok, and my existing one works fine. He believes it is a wiring issue.

2 questions .... has anyone seen this before and are there any possible bad side effects, car runs great btw.

second, should I be able to program the remote fob by jumping the wires as in the illustrated upgrade?
http://forums.viperclub.org/illustrated-upgrades/557774-key-fob-remote-programming-diy-ron.html

Thanks for any input

 

[99 R/T 10]

It could be the Security system box causing problems. Give Chuck Tator a call, he also has a 94 and probably knows how to help. 914-763-3136

 

[Steve-Indy]

Agree with calling Chuck Tator or Tom Sessions...both post here.

Admittedly, I have NOT programmed a second fob with a DRB...But, YES, you should be able to get that job done with Ron's write-up... on a Gen I, you use the green wire.

I just did this on a member's 95 at our meeting in April. I did have to resync the newly programmed fob AFTER the programming...at which time, both fobs worked well.

 

[plumcrazy]

my car wouldn't work until tator used his DRB to program it. he said at times, its needed.

call chuck 914-763-3136