Having issues with your Viper 476v car alarm remote? Losing or damaging your remote can be a real inconvenience, leaving you without a working alarm system. If you’re struggling to program a new or replacement remote for your Viper 476v (EZSDEI476) system, you might find the official instructions confusing or even incorrect, as many users have experienced. Fortunately, there’s a straightforward method to get your remote working again. This guide provides a simple, user-friendly approach to programming your Viper 476v remote, ensuring your car’s security system is back in action.
To program your Viper 476v remote, follow these steps carefully:
-
Open Your Car Door: Ensure the driver’s side door is open and remains open throughout the programming process. This is crucial for initiating the system’s programming mode.
-
Turn Ignition to “ON” (Do Not Start Engine): Insert your car key into the ignition switch and turn it to the “ON” position. This will activate the car’s electrical system without starting the engine.
-
Locate and Use the Valet Button: Find the valet button, typically a small push-button switch installed in an accessible location within your car’s interior. Once located, push and release the valet button quickly seven times. Immediately after the seventh push, push and hold the valet button down. Listen carefully for the system to respond – you should hear seven chirps followed by one longer chirp. This chirp sequence indicates that the system has entered programming mode.
-
Engage the Remote’s Lock Button: While still holding down the valet button, take your Viper 476v remote and press and hold the “Lock” button. Continue holding both buttons (valet and remote lock) until you hear a chirp from the car alarm system. This chirp confirms that the remote’s signal has been recognized and programmed.
-
Release Both Buttons: Once you hear the confirmation chirp, release both the valet button and the “Lock” button on your remote.
-
Turn Ignition Off: Remove the key from the ignition switch and turn it to the “OFF” position.
-
Test Your Remote: Now, test the newly programmed remote to ensure it’s working correctly. Press the “Lock” and “Unlock” buttons to verify that they control your car’s door locks. If your remote has a panic button, test that function as well.
Troubleshooting Tip: If the programming process doesn’t work on the first try, don’t be discouraged. Users have reported success by slightly adjusting the number of valet button presses. If seven presses don’t work initially, try repeating the entire procedure, experimenting with pushing the valet button a different number of times (e.g., starting from one press and incrementally increasing up to seven or even slightly beyond if needed, like eight). Sometimes, slight variations in timing or button presses can influence the outcome.
This method should effectively program your Viper 476v remote, allowing you to regain control of your car alarm system and restore your vehicle’s security. By following these steps, you can bypass potentially incorrect official instructions and get your remote functioning reliably.
