*EDIT*
-Just saw your Facebook post that you messed with the MAP sensor today. So that may explain a few things below but if I'm right, the Ground wire was found "before" you messed with the MAP sensor, so still consider some of the things I mentioned below.
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Ray, from the scan we got tonight and the sound of it, I REALLY think it's going to be electronic related and nothing major. I doubt you guys broke anything babying the car around. (Also, for others tuning in to this thread, it sounds like an exhaust leak and running like there is a spark plug wire off or not firing.)
I did see the same thing you saw for the code when using GOOGLE - "P1297 No Change in MAP From Start To Run"
Also the flat Ground Wire in the pictures above, is evidence that something was tinkered with in that area at some point. That wire may connect to either the back of the cylinder head, chassis ground or it may be the other end of the ground wire that sometimes goes to the fiberglass hood itself. (Sometimes the fiberglass hood is grounded to prevent any "static electricity" interference with the "spark" components controlled by the computer.) Finding that wire is a good thing.Finding out the code is related to MAP sensor is a good thing. Knowing that lose wire is right next to the MAP sensor is a GREAT thing to help us debug this issue.
So with these factors in mind and the evidence at hand, that area should be the main focus for inspection. There are quite a few wires in that area and vacuum lines associated with the MAP sensor (that's what I was feeling around there for tonight). I don't mind coming by there again to help debug this as I have worked pretty extensively with Viper electronics over the years... Also, if I get my car back from the paint shop anytime soon, possibly within a week, then I can bring my MAP Sensor over there to swap out and confirm or eliminate that as a problem.
To gain access to the MAP sensor area - Open the hood and the doors. You need to remove the 4 short sized screws holding on that flimsy black piece called the "Cowl" that wraps around the engine area directly under the windshield. Removing that helps out ALOT. This will help you find where that Ground wire goes too.
Coincidentally, the MAP sensor wires are what you use to install a ROE "VEC 1" tuner to (the original ROE tuner and possibly Vec 2 & 3?). Even though your car "looks" stock, people still tinker with "budget" mods for that extra few horsepower. I wouldn't be surprised if that is the case here and the original owner didn't put things back the way they should be (hence the Ground wire). I used to have a VEC 1 so I know that area of the car well.
Let me know if you guys find anything there and don't hesitate to call and have me come over to help out! I can come by again tomorrow after work to see if we can figure it out so you guys can make the Viper rally!
Paul Daniels -FROG-
anybody else= wanna throw anything out there?
