i have the Viper 550 HF and it just shitted out on me for good two weeks ago. I've had problems with the alarm since i took ownership of the truck as far as i can remember, but never really thought about it. For instance, I was driving home one day on 12 mile road around 5:30 (rush hour on an busy road) and my alarm siren just starts going off like somebody had set it off. Seeing as this wasn't the first time the alarm had gone off while i was driving, i shut the car off at the stop light and just assumed that i'd be able to start it back up and drive away.
Fat chance. I tried using my remote to kill the alarm and it wouldn't go. So...i tried to start the car up with the alarm going. No chance there either...starter kill relay! So..i tried getting into the valet mode with the "hidden switch" and it wouldn't activate. Long story short, i had two cops over directing traffic AROUND me and AAA's towtruck showed up about 45 minutes later.
About a month ago (two weeks before it crapped out), my alarm seemed to be working fine/usual with no abnormal effects. So...i was coming home from work and snuck into 7-11 for a quick slurpee. I had all my windows down and i knew i was only running in for a quick sec, so i activated my alarm. 30 seconds later, i came out and tried to start my car up. No go. I did everything possible and nothing was budging. Looking like an idiot who couldn't start his car or somebody trying to steal a car, i gave up and busted out the tool set.
After scrambling for some sockets, i eventually busted open my dash and pulled the alarm from the harness. I called DEI up that day and although i couldn't furnish a receipt (purchased under my uncle's name back in AZ), they said that they do have a lifetime warranty, but i'd have to go through a DEI retailer seeing as they don't deal directly with the public. Although i've had the alarm out for two weeks now, and i'm happy they'll cover me, i was kinda disappointed i have to go back to Circuit City for them to ship it out.
Just needed to vent.
-=bmacd=-
Fat chance. I tried using my remote to kill the alarm and it wouldn't go. So...i tried to start the car up with the alarm going. No chance there either...starter kill relay! So..i tried getting into the valet mode with the "hidden switch" and it wouldn't activate. Long story short, i had two cops over directing traffic AROUND me and AAA's towtruck showed up about 45 minutes later.
About a month ago (two weeks before it crapped out), my alarm seemed to be working fine/usual with no abnormal effects. So...i was coming home from work and snuck into 7-11 for a quick slurpee. I had all my windows down and i knew i was only running in for a quick sec, so i activated my alarm. 30 seconds later, i came out and tried to start my car up. No go. I did everything possible and nothing was budging. Looking like an idiot who couldn't start his car or somebody trying to steal a car, i gave up and busted out the tool set.
After scrambling for some sockets, i eventually busted open my dash and pulled the alarm from the harness. I called DEI up that day and although i couldn't furnish a receipt (purchased under my uncle's name back in AZ), they said that they do have a lifetime warranty, but i'd have to go through a DEI retailer seeing as they don't deal directly with the public. Although i've had the alarm out for two weeks now, and i'm happy they'll cover me, i was kinda disappointed i have to go back to Circuit City for them to ship it out.
Just needed to vent.
-=bmacd=-
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