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    Dead Battery 2003

    Stored 2003 for winter. Go to garage and doors locked and cannot even jump start it . Super dead battery. Will replace it next week. What size hex or star driver to get battery panel off in trunk ?? :crazy2:
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    Update mil codes

    Hooked up OBD II scanner and it read PO155,which is O2 sensor heater circuit malfunction Bank 2, sensor#1. I reset the ECU and it has not come back on. Could bad gas or short have tripped the computer?? Car (2003 SRT with 20K miles). If sensor goes bad,is this an expensive repair ?? John:omg:
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    Malfunction Indicator light ON ????

    This is the dash icon shaped like an engine. Manual says problem with emissions or loose gas cap. I checked gas cap and is fine. Has anyone had this problem ??? Car has not been driven for 3-4 weeks,so took it for 20 minute ride and light remains on. John
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    WING

    Where can I buy a rear wing for my 2003. Is the install difficult,cutting fiberglass etc...??? If not too challenging I would buy and have body shop install. John
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    LOW OIL

    Have a 2003 Gen3. Has 20,000 miles,light duty,no racing,strictly summer cruiser. After 20 minute drive decided to check oil and found down a quart. I was pretty surprised tho realize pan holds 11 qts. Oil pressure driving is 75-80 PSI at idle is 40 PSI. No leaks and motor runs like a dream. No...
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    Viper Decal

    I found nice V10 chrome lettering that I stuck on right trunk lid, looks nice. Want the SRT lettering for left side of trunk lid. Does anyone know where I can find this ? John
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    Lowering rear end

    Every time I look at any Viper I wonder why there is such a large space between the rear tires and body. Most high end coupes have rear fender flares located tight over rims. Is it a big job/expensive to drop the suspension so it will look correct??? John
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    Differential Lube

    My 2003 srt-10 has 19,000 easy miles. Never tracked. Differential is flawless,no binding,no noise. I spoke to a Dodge repair tech and he said , "If it runs great, leave it alone,don't screw with it". Manual says change lube at 22,500 miles. I wonder if this is to protect Dodge from a liability...
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    john2456

    Driving my 2003 SRT along 5 mile very straight section of highway with wife when a 2011 Jag K series 5 liter supercharged rated at 510 HP races up to my rear bumper. I am in 4th gear doing 70 mph when he pulls up beside me and I punch it. I am at 100mph in 2 seconds and he is far behind. I...
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    Viper Parts

    I am looking for a small rubber piece called a hood bumper. It slides into a slot on left fender where hood meets fender. Hood rests on this rubber grommet. Where do you guys get odd parts like this?? Does anybody have this?? I will buy and pay for shipping. John ( I have 2003 SRT 10):confused:
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    Rhode Island Sring Cruise

    I have owned/driven some nice rides,BMW, Vettes,and Factory Five Cobra with huge HP. Drove my 2003 Viper today and it is a S---load of fun. It is refined with a great suspension,V10 delivers some serious torque and just a well balanced sports car with all the right engineering. My 25 year old...
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    STEERING

    Just bought an outstanding 2003 Viper with 16,000 miles. Have driven it twice and find the steering a bit darty/quick and sensitive. I built my own Factory five Cobra with PS. I turned the pressure down with a Heidt's reduction valve which dropped PS from 1200 PSI to approx 750 PSI with...
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    TIRES

    Just bought 2003 Viper with 17,000 miles. Tires are Michelin Pilot Sport ZR 345/19 on rear and 275/18 on front. I was told car came with run flats ZP tires. Am I lucky since these seem NOT to be run flats?? Are these a decent quality tire ??? John
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    Brake Pedal Problem

    Just bought a 2003 SRT/10. When I test drove the car I pushed the control button that adjusts the pedal box towards the fire wall. Gas and clutch pedal moved but brake pedal did not. Dealership said broken worm gear,could cost 1500$ to replace, if they can find it. Because I am 6' 2" tall I...
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    OIL PRESSURE

    Just bought a 2003 Viper with 17,000 miles. Looked at oil pressure guage and reads 80 psi. Is that pretty normal range for this motor? I am more familiar with small block fords. My stroked 347 ran approx 50 psi and many ran 35-40 psi hot. John
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    john2456

    Pretty happy, Just bought a spectacular 2003 Viper with 17,000 miles always garaged West coast car. Not a mark on the paint and interior is showroom. Silver with black top, bone stock. Car gets delivered next week. It will go into the garage with a new car cover until June or clean streets...
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    2003 Hydra-Loc Differential

    I know this has been topic here before,but asking advice from owners here. I may buy 2003 with 15,000 miles but want to replace Diff because my friends exploded at low mileage at 50 MPH and rear wheel locked up. Was considering rebuilt GenIV rear end from DC Performance because good price at...
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