HELP Where is the battery located?

[JUCD VPR]

Where is the battery located in my 99 Viper? Behind the rear wheel? Which one?

 

[hardtop]

In gts behind drivers rear tire.

 

[JUCD VPR]

So you just pull of the wheel to get to it right? Is it that simple?

 

[hardtop]

I think there are six bolts,to remove the plastic cover.

 

[KenH]

After removing the wheel, you have to remove the inner panel that covers the battery. They don't make it very easy on you!

 

[JUCD VPR]

My buddy is trying to jump it but, its not working. PITA AHHHHH

 

[Gerald Levin]

Stupid question but if the battery is dead can you jump the battery just by hooking up cables to the positive terminal under the hood and the negative cable to the frame? Or do you have to get access to the battery?

 

[JUCD VPR]

WELL....?? Its not doing ANYTHING when we try to jump it. A few clcik click click's and thats all. SO now i'm trying to jump it again with an emergency starter pack, thats the onlt thing that starts it.

 

[viperdude118]

You could try jumping it with two cars. If I recall correctly it says to try this in the owners manual. You are cranking over a V10 so you might need the extra amps.

 

[joe117]

Two cars?

 

[KenH]

Stupid question but if the battery is dead can you jump the battery just by hooking up cables to the positive terminal under the hood and the negative cable to the frame? Or do you have to get access to the battery?

Yes, for jumping it my understanding is that you can use this terminal next to the PCM rather than accessing the actual battery.

 

[V10SpeedLuvr]

Just replace it. $100 and you have a new battery. Vipers get very stupid when they have low batteries. If you're having to jump the car, replace it.

 

[Chuck 98 RT/10]

What Chad said. Don't waste time jumping it, just replace it.

 

[Andrew/USPWR]

As cheech and chong would say: “In the bach socki moto” a little WWII humor

 

[Bolt]

A word of caution when replacing the battery. I just replaced mine in my 98. After removing the rear tire. You must remove the plastic access panel at the rear of the wheel well. Remove the three small screws around the edge of the fender first. Remove the plastic compression tab at the back corner. The three bolts at the bottom will be the hardest to remove. Most likely they will be rusty and here is where you want to take your time. Pull out on the plastic flap and try to spray a penetrant on the bolt behind the fender. Put your wrench on the 1st bolt and try backing it out only 1/4 turn. Turn it back in and then back out 1/2 turn. Keep doing this while spraying the bolt from inside. You need to get these three bolts out wright. If you do not do this you may spin the crimped sheet metal nut on the inside plastic. If you spin this nut you will rip our your holes for holding this plastic together. There is no way to use standard nuts there. Be careful and take your time. Once these are out the rest is easy.

Bolt

 

[PatentLaw]

Do not put two cars on it. NO NO NO.

Just change the battery. Pull off the back wheel. On my GTS, to the best of my recollection, there are 4 bolts to be loosened between the back bumper and the pan. There are also 4 more bolts to be loosened near the wheel well under the car. Lastly, there is a push-friction anchor on the inside of the wheelwell. You have to pull it straight out. Remove the pan and the battery sits in a cradle.

 

[RoadiJeff]

Original battery, Jim? I still have the original in my car. I figure for a '99 that's not too bad. I bought a Sears Diehard last month because I doubt the original will last much longer. I just haven't gotten around to swapping it out - it is sitting in my garage. It is on my "25 things to do to the Viper" list.

I was going to get an Optima but after a lot of searching the forums it seems that the Optima craze comes and goes. It was a big thing about a year ago and now there are many complaints about them.

 

[RAYSIR]

Also, you don't need 2 cars to jump it or extra power because it's a V10. Thing is it's low compression and has a gear reduction starter so thats why they crank over so fast and easy. A click can be a dirty battery post and cables need cleaned @ the battery. Remove L/R tire and cover and test battery.

 

[JUCD VPR]

Thanks for the info guys. I'm coming home very soon and my buddy is supposed to pick me up in my Viper but the stupid battery is dead. So now i'm going to have to explain to him how to replace it. Seems fairly simple thanks for the info!
NO its actually not the original battery, i replaced it last year right when i bought the car. Hmm...

 

[Andrew/USPWR]

You can push start the cars as well.

 

[JUCD VPR]

You can push start the cars as well.

haha we tried that and it didnt work either. The battery was DEAD and when i mean dead i mean DEAD! BUT thankfully the battery was under warranty and my old man put a new one in this morning so the car will be awaiting my arrival at the airport tomorrow night Ahh i can't wait!

 

[Gerald Levin]

JUCD, I feel your pain. My truck is in the shop due to starting problems and my diehard was just bought last year so I thought it had to be a different problem. Shop called me and said the battery is all they are finding wrong so I guess some batteries dont last long.

 

[JUCD VPR]

JUCD, I feel your pain. My truck is in the shop due to starting problems and my diehard was just bought last year so I thought it had to be a different problem. Shop called me and said the battery is all they are finding wrong so I guess some batteries dont last long.

Yah maybe we just got a couple lemons? SH*t happens.

 

[EllowViper]

Semper Fi and welcome home!!! You do recall that you have to get the standard safety brief prior to Libo...so here you go. "Don't try and make up all those missed miles during your first cruise...take it easy and re-acquaint yourself with the beast first!!!"

 

[QUICKV10]

Jucd get a battery tender if you let your car sit for long periods of time. Its really cheap and I still have the original battery in my 99 and have never had a problem. It just hooks to the cables under the hood and plug it in to the wall with a extention cord.

 

[ViperTony]

Semper Fi and welcome home!!! You do recall that you have to get the standard safety brief prior to Libo...so here you go. "Don't try and make up all those missed miles during your first cruise...take it easy and re-acquaint yourself with the beast first!!!"
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I couldn't agree more...after I got my Viper and had to replace the dead battery I couldn't wait to take it out for a ride. Well, I was stopped at a red light and when it turned green, I punched it. Not realizing just how much power the beast had I did a 360 in the intersection . No embarrasment. Get acquanted and enjoy it!

 

[zen garage]

1631 posts and you dont know where your battery is? If Belleville is relatively close I can go help your friend out. I am just north of Chicago.

 

[apun]

Another thing is make sure your jumper cables are good quality. I have in the past had to jump a car with 2 sets of jumper cables because they were cheap 8 gauge cables. I now use a set of 4 gauge cables.

Alex

 

[twinturbo3150]

i replaced it last year right when i bought the car. Hmm...

you replaced it last year and you dont remember where the battery is? Not trying to be an ass just has got me thinking Hmmmm

 

[grcforce327]

Where is the battery located in my 99 Viper? Behind the rear wheel? Which one?

In the "remote"!