Good news, Zee...thanks for posting the followup !!
Viper is cranking, but not starting? - Anyone else have this issue?
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speedracervr4
Enthusiast
Problems don't fix themselves, maybe it was an issue where water got in some connectors. Time will tell.
U guys think it would be safe to drive? The shop I take it to is about 70 miles from me. I don't want to do any damage. I know that's a ver vague question as there is no telling what the issue could be (if there is even one now).
speedracervr4
Enthusiast
Are you still planning on taking it to the shop even though it seems to have cleared up? I would drive it as much as possible around your area first to make sure it's fixed prior to driving it a long distance.
Yes definitely going to take it in and have her checked out just in case. I will drive her around town today and see how it goes. Thanks
I believe the plugs are seriously fouled from all the times you tried to start it, dumping gas on them.....change the plugs first...then drive it around town....and see the difference.....don't pay a shop to tell you that, it was the plugs , and cost some stupid amount of money just for that.....eliminate that one thing for yourself......
After it sat for a few days and the plugs were able to dry enough that the car started....is what I think.....
After it sat for a few days and the plugs were able to dry enough that the car started....is what I think.....
Viper4Christ
Enthusiast
My guess would be on getting the coil packs wet or even damp. The same thing happened to me with my Durango a few years back. Once I dried everything out and gave it a good wipe down it fired right up. As for the rough idle I'd still have it looked at and for good measure replace the fuses and sensors to be on the safe side. Might not hurt to have A&C look it over.
Paul Hawker
Enthusiast
If you got her running, still take it into Todd. He has wicked diagnostic skills, and tons of Viper experience.
99 R/T 10
Enthusiast
Start with new plugs and wires:
http://classifieds.viperclub.org/sh...and-new-mopar-performance-wires-8-5-mm&cat=47
http://classifieds.viperclub.org/sh...and-new-mopar-performance-wires-8-5-mm&cat=47
Hey guys so i have been driving the viper nearly every day with no problems for a few weeks and then all of a sudden it's doing the same thing, cranks but no start. I was out of town for 10 days, just tried to start RR up again and it turned over twice but did not stay on. I tried again and now it just cranks. Have not washed it or anything. Any ideas? Thanks in advance
REDSLED
Enthusiast
See post #40. You already know what you should do.
speedracervr4
Enthusiast
I would check battery Volts, then for spark, then for fuel pressure first. You can rent a fuel pressure checker from an auto parts store. Do you have a service manual?
Update: I got some time to speak with Todd at A&C performance about my start issues and once again he has come through. I noticed my car starting to backfire so he had me press the gas down while starting it and it fired right up. I reved it and held it for 10 seconds around 2500 RPM and now it seems to be fine and idling normal. He is suspecting it could be a dirty injector or bad plug. Todd never fails to impress me 
