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Pioneer Car Radio,CD,Flash player

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Since installation my Pioneer DEH-X4850BT will read some flash drives but ignore others. All recorded on the same PC from the same music folder but most will not play. Im getting an 'Error 19' message. (whatever that means)
Is there a setting for making it work properly?

viper5806 install 1994 chevy silverado

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installed remote/alarm viper5806. just trying to keep it simple with lock-unlock which are working. believe all wires are correct in r/s but cant get starter to work. goes in and out of valet but on start does nothing but give 7 flashes. will not let me change menus to put it in automatic mode. thinkiing maybe just missing something simple. anybody have a clue? thanks in advance.

Car batteries and speaker

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Hi, First of all, I have no idea how to connect electronics at all but i wanna make this small project for my boat. I got 2 car batteries and a Logitech Z523 lying around. Can i connect these 3 to play somewhat good audio, do i need to get an type d amp or something?

Viper 5706V Auto Climate Control

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Good Morning Everyone!

I'm new to posting on this forum, but have been reading posts for a while now. I hope you all will be able to help as well as you've helped others!

I have a Viper 5706V Remote Start system with the SmartStart Module and Shock sensor add-ons installed on a 2014 base model (S?) Ford Fusion. I'm having troubles with the Auto Climate Control Feature and I would like to try and disable it completely.

From what I've read, I might need to use a BitWriter to take care of this, but I'm hoping there might be a work around.

I apologize in advance if I didn't provide enough information/correct information! Thanks for your help.

memphis 16-st1000d stopped working

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so today on my ride home from work i lost all bass in my car. it is setup so the main rca wires go into the memphis amp then come out of the memphis amp into my second subs amp. i have torn the back of my car apart now to find the fuses were good and both amps are powering on to a green ready light. the memphis amp will not put any sound out from the subs and will not send the rca signal out to the next amp. if i hook the main rca signal to my second amp the second amp will play but not if its chained together with the memphis first. what happened to the memphis amp? it is still powering on but refuses to output any sound from ither speakers or rca outs. it is a memphis 16-st1000d amp.

Viper Security System Combatability

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Hello Gang,

first time posting and this may seem silly.

I recently installed a viper 350hv security system

It came with two, three button fobs

I want to have a integrated car key with a built in fob. Viper as far as I an tell does not sell these.

So my question is if i Buy an after market key/fob from amazon or ebay can I get it to work with the viper security system?

thanks in advance!

Please Help Me Disable My Viper Alarm

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Hello,

I'd like to permanently disable my Viper Alarm. (You should see images of the remote below.)

It's malfunctioning in a major way. The most frequent problem is that an irregular, soft, and continuous beep will happen literally every time I shut my door. It sounds like the alarm is struggling to go off but cannot.

How can I disable the alarm effectively? I've located the valet switch and attempted tapping it within five seconds after switching off the ignition to no avail. Maybe I'm doing it wrong, or maybe there's another way. Please lend me your thoughts. Thank you!

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Viper 5906

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Had chose this system for the remote start feature and the temperature readout. I had this installed in my Travato Winnebago on a 2017 Ram Promaster chassis. The temperature readings are 20-25 degrees higher than the actual cab itself, and need to have better temperature readings for the sake of my dogs. Installer said he placed the brain under the driver side behind the dash, all I get are temps ranging from 96 to 116 degrees, when actually it's a cool 72 with cab air on and three RV roof unit on. He acted like I was off my old grandma rocker when I said this seems wrong. Viper has not responded and I need to get this issue fixed. What could I do to get this fixed, installer doesn't seem to eaget to help me.

30 Flashes ? Lights, Dash, Shifter, Clock,

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Thanks in advance !

MOnths ago I bought a 96 Impreza, and the seller said the Viper system was shut off. Fine with me. Today I replaced the battery. The old battery was disconnected overnight and new battery installed in the morning.

Now, if I open the door, or if I start it up, I get 30 flashes of Parking lights, Clock, Shifter, and heater controls. Actually counted 3 sets of 30 before it stopped.

It also stops after driving a little, but if any door opens it starts flashing again.

I guess I need to re-set or shut off the system?

Thank You!

Kenwood/USB/Music Tracks

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Hey everyone - just found this forum and it looks like it has a ton of good info.....
I'm having a prob with a Kenwood DNN991HD that I installed in my car over the summer.
Specifically, I am trying to load my CD's onto a USB flashdrive for playback on this unit. BUT - It appears that there is a 255 file per-folder limit. With no folders, the problem is the same, so it must treat the root folder the same as other folders. So, bottom line is that the unit only sees the first 255 tracks (out of close to 2000).
But if I copy the music to the flashdrive and preserve the default folders (or "albums"), then "random" play doesn't work - at least not across folders. So I'm stuck listening to the entire album before going to the next. Or, I can settle for 255 songs.
Any ideas? Maybe I'm missing something?
Thanks much!

Viper 3305v reed switch problem

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hey guys thanks for taking the time to checking out my question

so i have a box truck and had a alarm system installed

alarm works fine but the wires to the trunk alarm doesnt go off

so i have the blue wire from the viper module (labeled for trunk release) i ran a wire to a reed switch, than ran a wire to a ground.

before i connect the reed switch and the magnet i arm the alarm system
it only acknowledges the doors are locked ( i mention this just to state what is being acknowledged)

with the reed switch and magnet together i activate the alarm
alarm acknowledges the doors are locked and the trunk is locked

now i wait 1 min

i separate the reed switch and nothing, if i bring the reed switch back it sets off the alarm (not always sometimes)

here are some trouble shooting things i have done

i have replaced the reed switch with 4 other switches all are 12 volt
i am in compliance with the distances of the magnetic field
i have checked the output with a meter it is working when connected and when disconnected

Directechs username and password help viper remote start DS4+

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I bought a viper DS4+ from Best Buy with t-harness. After being charged and refunded a ridiculous amount of money. I’ve had it. Issue being that installation was included in with the cost of the system and they somehow don’t have time to install it. Now being an electronic tech figured no problem I’ll install it every thing installed fine just one problem. It needs to be flash so all they stores ( multiple) and asked to have them flash it. They told me that they weren’t taking any calls. Called other authorized dealers they want to charge the whole install. Now I’m left with a $400 paperweight unless I can get it to work. When plugged into the vehicle it flashes blue then orange. Supposed to get to solid red for programmers the keys in. Never happens. That’s why I assume it needs to be flashed. It is met to be flashed through directechs app directlink. If someone could help out with a solution I would appreciate it.

CM6200 RS with Blade-AL wont program

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So i did search the site, but my problem seems different than what i can find others having.

I have a CM62000/Blade ADS-AL that came installed on my truck and it has worked perfect since i bought the truck. My Instrument cluster screen went out so i bought a new one. After putting the new cluster in the truck would not start but a quick call to the dealer and i found out the security is housed in the cluster, so they took care of the programming of the new cluster. Truck starts fine but from that day on remote start wouldn't work anymore. It will look like its going to start, lights come on then it blinks 2 times and shuts down the start sequence. Power door locks work fine also.

I knew it had to do with the immobilizer bypass so I did a reset on it, but when i try to do the programming procedure, the light just keeps flashing red. Tried several times with several resets and nothing. Also followed out the wires to the ignition and actually soldered them so the connection was good and double checked to make sure they were wired correctly, which they were since it worked before.

I can start truck, hold the start button till lights flash, then pull key and it will keep running, just will not start obviously because the immobilizer is not programmed.

So any ideas why it would not program? I understand having to redo the procedure since the dash was replaced but why is not working when it obviously worked before?

Truck is a 2008 Explorer Sport Trac Adrenalin

Could the problem be that all i needed to do was the relearn the key procedure? And when i did the reset of the Blade (put it in the slot while holding the button) wiped it completely and now i need to reflash it to my truck?

Astroflex HG 2106 FOB Programming

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I have an Astrostart/Astroflex Model HG 2016 with a J5F-TX2000 fob installed on my recently purchased 2001 Ford Escape. The system was working correctly just a month ago before I broke my fob. After fixing an almost broken antenna wire, replacing the antenna with a new 711-RX, and installing the missing hood pin to enter programming mode, I cannot program my new fob. Any suggestions?

Autopage remote start issue

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I recently purchased a 2006 Chevy Trailblazer that came with an Autopage remote start installed on the vehicle which works fine, actually to fine. The button on the remote that actually starts the vehicle is way to sensitive and the vehicle will start if I'm not very careful with how I handle the remote. This past week it started twice while I was at work and someone had to come and tell me my vehicle was running in the parking lot. There was no manual for it and the previous owner said it was installed when he bought the vehicle and said it happened to him a few times. I can't find anything on what I can do to correct it but I've found that you might be able to program it to have to be pushed twice to start but again I just can't find any type of instructions anywhere and it seems Auto page is no longer in business. Hoping maybe someone has one of these or might be familiar with this brand and could help me. I have taken the batteries out of the remote and I'm not using it right now because of this issue but it sure would be nice to have as temps have been right around zero the last few nights. Thanks for any help or suggestions offered.

Viper 5706V Installation Help

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I install a Viper 5706V on a 2006 Lexus LS430, and getting "Remote start error"
On remote start 10 pin:
I connected Pin 2; Pin 5;Pin 9 together and to Battery Positive.
Main Harness 6 Pin:
Pin 1 to Batt Pos; Pin 2 (black) to chassis Ground; Pin 3 to Siren Red (siren red/ black to GND);pin 5 to parking light.
24 Pin:
pin 5 status output; pin 9 to hood Pin; Pin 13 to parking brake; pin 14 to factory Alarm disarm; pin 15 to door.

D2D to Xpresskit interface modulator.

when I remote start or manual start (Gray/ Black by touch to GND) my car (2006 LS430)dash light is On then Off 3 time then on my remote display "Remote Start Error". By a time dash light is On I got +12V at pin 4 IGN2 and Pin 8 ACC. But Not at pin 10 and pin7( 10-pin heavy gauge connector). Do I miss connect some thing or defect remote Start unit? Can any one Help me?
Thanks

Loobleking for Clarion RAX 550Dz ribbon cable

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Good evening Boy this site has changed in appearance....been awhile.
Anyway, I finally had a chance to troubleshoot a "Dead Clarion Audio system in my 1981 Jeep Wagoneer.

Well time has broken-down the plastic ribbon cable that is connected from the front fold-down panel to the board.

The elements of time 1995 to present, with the flexing at the point to pop in a cassette tape or to remove the Face cover.

I would really like to repair this unit. ....any suggestions:popcorn:? Thank you all....Steve:sleep::alien:

Viper 5706x (NO) Heavy Gauge Harness

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Friends,

My mind tells me that, besides the Remote start, my Viper 5706x will work without the heavy gauge harness connected. Am I not considering all variables?

I am not really a remote start kinda guy (unless I move back to the east coast) and my little 30 amp soldering iron will not heat those large wires.

Will it work?

Connector/Wire Locating Help

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Friends,

How can I find Wire Connector locating guides, I can read schematics but that is much different than locating a connector.

I have a 2002 Toyota Sienna XLE and it has a lot of wires so having to cut the electrical tape spread the wires out to see what's there and then trace them is doable but stupid.

I was once sent a page of a connector guide (my name) to help me with a project, it gave an end view of the connector and told exactly where to find it.

Please help

Viper Alarm Arm and Disarm Factory Alarm

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Friends,

I have a 2002 Toyota Sienna XLE in which I am going to install a Viper 5706x.

That alarm has two wires in the Auxiliary/Shutdown Harness called, Factory Alarm Arm Output(#24) and Factory Alarm Disarm Output(#14).

where do I connect these wires, my repair manual doesn't have a schematic for the Theft Deterrent system.
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