96 RT 10 won't start

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Got her out today to start it up and no go. So I parked it last October and at some point the battery drained to zippo, so I put the trikle charger on it for about 4 days and it charged up but I did not start it. That was about 2 months ago.

Here we go, I went to start it today and she was pretty dead so I put the trikle charger on it for about 3 bours and then used a jump start. The car starts and then shuts off in about 1-2 seconds Of course the alarm(factory) flashes that it is on, but I can't turn it off with either FOB(batterys replaced today).

So I believe the factory alarm is stuck on. How do I turn this off or reset it? I have looked at some ideas, but I was wodering if any has found the easy fix.
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I would replace the Viper's battery before going any further since they are seldom the same after being "dead".

Once that is done, and it still does not start, there is a possible "trick" that may help...but it will not get printed here. Call me if you like.
 

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I would replace the Viper's battery before going any further since they are seldom the same after being "dead".

Once that is done, and it still does not start, there is a possible "trick" that may help...but it will not get printed here. Call me if you like.

AGree with Steve. Replace the battery and see what happens. I need to do this with my '08 before the driving season gets underway.
 

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Have you checked your fob to make sure it is working properly? It may need to be reprogrammed. I had the same type of issue in February and I even took my 95 viper to the dealership and they disconnected the alarm module and I still had the same problem. Don't go to the dealership to disconnect the alarm module. You can do this in about 15 minutes and save yourself over $200. You pull out the panel under the drivers side and you can see the first module. Hope this helps.
 

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I had the same thing happen to me. The battery was strong enough to start the car but not strong enough to keep the security system happy. I was lucky enough to learn this lesson in a Krogers parking lot at 11pm:( Change your battery at home....btw, I did not need to re sync my fobs once the battery was replaced.
 
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For all of you that tried to help me I appreciate it! Steve-Indy I thank you as your direction has fixed my problem!!! Kudos to a great member!
 

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It's always a pleasure to speak with a Viper Brother!! Thanks to Viper Tech Tom Sessions for arming me with the necessary info several years ago!!
 
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