Recent content by Mike Dolan
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Noise from the rear end in SRT 10
I had that a couple years ago - intermittent grinding noise when turning - sounded ominous. Turns out it was just worn parking brake pads. Sure sounds like something grinding in the differential but it's not. Simple fix.- Mike Dolan
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- Forum: SRT10 and SRT10 Coupe Discussions
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Door problems
Well Mark, you are probably correct. In trying to localize another problem, that of the battery going dead if the car is parked for more than a couple days, I also discovered that by pulling the fuse to the BCM, current flow from the battery when everything is turned off went from a bit more...- Mike Dolan
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Door problems
My '05 started having door problems, first the passenger door wouldn't open from the outside, acting like the car was locked. Now the drivers door has been acting up, needing several attempts before it will open. The inside handles always work fine, it's just the outside ones. Oh and one...- Mike Dolan
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A slammed door is starting to open!
The part I don't understand, and haven't heard any explanation for is this: How do the car companies think this will save them money? I realize there must be some expense to support a dealer, but isn't this cost relative to the sales volume? I cannot imagine Tator's costing Chrysler much...- Mike Dolan
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- Forum: General Viper Discussion
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Just installed 2" lowering kit, gotta pull it out, argh
I installed the 2" kit, and found the same thing - it moves the seat forward. It seems as if there isn't much choice, if it didn't move the seat forward you couldn't install it. I have unique issues, and really need the legroom, so traded for the 1" kit. For me this was a reasonable...- Mike Dolan
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dealer can't find battery draw
Sorry to be so late in responding, but there is a really simple way of determining the source of current draw: Connect an ammeter to the battery, then if you measure current draw when the car is turned off, start pulling fuses. When the current stops, you have located the circuit. Look up the...- Mike Dolan
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Activate Daytime Running Lights?
If I recall correctly, the owners manual tells you how to enable daylight running lights. I can look it up for you if you can't find it.- Mike Dolan
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How does it work buying a car from one dealer & servicing it at another?
I did exactly what you are concerned about. Bought my car from a dealer about 1000 miles away & have it serviced locally. The city where I live doesn't have many Vipers, perhaps 5 or 6, so the local dealership woudn't be able to justify a Viper Tech. Still, they do a pretty good job, and...- Mike Dolan
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Viper Navigation Question
Well, contrary to what you may have heard, the RB1 drops right into the '05, and is just 'plug & play'. When I added the RB1 I also added the Mopar iPod interface, and that too was 'plug & play'. It would be hard to be simpler.- Mike Dolan
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knifed
I had some **** do that to a new Jag a couple years ago, it went the entire length of the car. The part I don't get is WHY they do this sort of thing. Whereas I don't agree with stealing things & robbing banks, I still see the logic - they want the money. But what do they hope to gain for...- Mike Dolan
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- Forum: General Viper Discussion
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Unflattering Comments About Our Beloved Viper
One inexplicable thing I have seen over & over in these types of reviews & comparisons is the criticism of the transmission. It is a Tremec T56, the exact same tranny as the applauded Z-06 uses. I have seen more than one idiotic comparison applauding the Vette tranny and critisizing the Viper...- Mike Dolan
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- Forum: General Viper Discussion
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Has anyone ever purchased a Viper off E-Bay?
I bought my '05 off Ebay. It was a new car offered through a Dodge dealer in North Platte Nebraska. One of the easiest purchases I ever made, smooth transaction, and saved me many many thousands over anything offered locally (Northern California) at the time. Besides, the drive home over the...- Mike Dolan
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What % of Vipers have over 10k miles on them?
'05 with over 24K- Mike Dolan
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- Forum: General Viper Discussion
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If you were Cerebus, what would you do with the Viper?
Another thought... A big differentiator between most American cars and high-end imported cars is styling. With the exception of the Viper, and (arguably) the Corvette, it seems like American car styling is trendy, not classic. A lot of people, like myself, tend to keep cars for a long...- Mike Dolan
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If you were Cerebus, what would you do with the Viper?
I think the current car is just fine. The only thing I would do differently is make the car - ergo brand, more visible vis-a-vis more visiblity at car shows and race tracks. It's not unusual for someone to admire a particular car, but actually purchase another model from the same brand...- Mike Dolan
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