Viper RT-10 V10-8.0L VIN E (1997)
This bulletin involves the replacement of the EEM and programming the EEM to the transmitters for the 1998 model year. The 1996 to 1997 model year
vehicle repair involves installing a kit that contains two preset transmitters, EEM and external antenna.
1996 MY Vipers
1.
Remove the driver's side knee blocker.
2.
Remove the strap holding the EEM in the bracket below the dash.
3.
Disconnect the EEM and remove.
4.
At the EEM harness connector, remove the terminal wedge.
5.
Remove terminal "D" from the green connector and tape it back onto the harness.
6.
Install the antenna coax ground into cavity "D" of the green connector.
7.
From the antenna, install the coax center lead into cavity "E" of the green connector.
8.
Route the antenna cable rearward in the vehicle under the center console cover and tape in place.
9.
Connect the new EEM and secure in the bracket with the strap.
10.
Install the knee blocker.
11.
Test both transmitters for proper function. The EEM in the kit is already programmed to both transmitters. The customers old transmitters should
be disposed of as they will not work with the new EEM.
1997 MY Vipers
1.
Remove the driver's side knee blocker.
2.
Remove the strap holding the EEM in the bracket below the dash.
3.
Disconnect the EEM and remove.
4.
Discard the external antenna included with the kit. The 1997 MY Viper already has one installed.
5.
Connect the new EEM and secure in the bracket with the strap.
6.
Install the knee blocker.
7.
Test both transmitters for proper function. The EEM in the kit is already programmed to both transmitters. The customers old transmitters should
be disposed of as they will not work with the new EEM.
1998 MY Vipers
1.
Remove the driver's side knee blocker.
2.
Remove the strap holding the EEM in the bracket below the dash.
3.
Disconnect the EEM and remove.
4.
Connect the new EEM and secure in bracket with the strap.
5.
Install the knee blocker.
6.
Program all customer transmitters to the new EEM using Test 1B in the Vehicle Theft Security System section of the 1996-1998 Viper Body
Diagnostic Procedures Manual (Publication No. 81-699-97122).
7.
Test the transmitters for proper function.
NOTE:
THE NEW EEM HAS REVISED HORN CHIRP LOGIC THAT WAS IMPLEMENTED WITH THE 1998 MY. THE 1996 AND 1997 MODULES
CHIRPED THE HORN ONCE UPON PRESSING THE BUTTON ON THE TRANSMITTER FOLLOWED BY THE SECURITY ALARM LED
ILLUMINATING STEADILY FOR 15 SECONDS WHILE THE ALARM WAS ARMING AND THEN FOLLOWED BY A SECOND HORN
