How to Program a Remote Starter

Remote car ignition controls are ideal in climates that have extreme weather. The remote allows you to start the motor on your automobile while you are inside your home or office, enabling you to warm or cool your vehicle before you get into it. Some remote starters will start your car throughout the night and warm the engine and fluids to prevent your battery's power from draining and your fuel from gelling.

Instructions

1. Turn your ignition switch to "On" with your key.

2. Press the "Control" button on the remote twice, holding it down the second time. The position and name of the button will vary depending on the model and manufacturer of your system. Your car's horn may sound to let you know that the system is ready for pairing with the remote. Release the button after you receive confirmation of the pairing.

3. Press the function button on the remote and hold it for eight seconds. The function key on your remote will vary depending on the model and manufacturer of your remote. Release the function button when the LED light on the remote is on and not flashing.

4. Press the "Start" button on the remote and release it. The LED light will flash three times.

5. Press the "Lock" button on the remote. The horn may sound to signify that the programming is complete.

6. Remove the key and press the "Start" button to test the system.

Tips & Warnings

• If your vehicle has a manual transmission, you must leave it in neutral for remote starting systems to work.

• You will need to set the vehicle's comfort controls when you exit the vehicle for the level of heating or cooling you want when you remotely start it.

• Never use the remote to start a vehicle that is in gear.

• Installation of some brands of remotes is not advised in manual-transmission convertible vehicles.

References

• Viper: What Is Remote Engine Starting and Why Do I Need It?
• Viper: 5501 (2009-08) Remote Pairing
• Viper: 5101 (2009-08) Warnings