Seat heater

[[__--MUD--__]]

You know that viper has the capability to turn on your heated seats.... Alot of people dont know how to activate it or thats its even there.

[pdxrealtor]

Originally Posted by [__--MUD--__]

You know that viper has the capability to turn on your heated seats.... Alot of people dont know how to activate it or thats its even there.

My Viper Smart Start? Do tell more......

[[__--MUD--__]]

There is a temp sensor in the viper module. It can be set to automatically start the vehicle and run for x amount of time below x temp. Also below x temp, remote start will activate the seat heaters. Number of other odd features no one ever uses. Timed delay shutoff to cool down turbos, etc.

Think mine is set around 42-45 degrees for the seat heaters to turn on. Pretty damn nice option. Hvac may not be up to temp, but the seats warm up pretty quick.

You need the programmer to access those features. I believe this is all done through the bypass module. You might want to try disconnecting that while you are troubleshooting. If you had that remote start installed, I'd check w your installed before you start yanking ****.

[pdxrealtor]

I've had the Viper for a couple years before the seat heater issue.

I'm aware of all of the functions you mention. I actually requested to have the temp turn on feature activated and Best Buy told me it would not work with the Hummer.

As far as the seat heater auto on, where did you get that info?

I'm pretty thorough when reading about features and have messed with all of them on this Viper. I even have a note in my Outlook that syncs with my phone and lists all the remote key fob codes I thought I'd use.

There is also an option to start if voltage dips below a certain level..... doesn't work on mine.

[[__--MUD--__]]

I've always had "a guy" do all my stereo/remote start ****, so I never really got in balls deep.

There are bypass units that directly plug into the truck and can communicate w/ the bus and there are ones that get cut into the factory harness....old school way.

Doesn't sound like you have the one that will communicate w/ the bus. If so, then you can eliminate the remots start from the possibility list.

[pdxrealtor]

Originally Posted by [__--MUD--__]

I've always had "a guy" do all my stereo/remote start ****, so I never really got in balls deep.

There are bypass units that directly plug into the truck and can communicate w/ the bus and there are ones that get cut into the factory harness....old school way.

Doesn't sound like you have the one that will communicate w/ the bus. If so, then you can eliminate the remots start from the possibility list.

I am 'that guy' but the last few years I just haven't felt like diving in like I used to.

Yet another example of 'if you want **** done right, your gotta do it yourself'.

[pdxrealtor]

Until I can round up a tech 2 or the like.....

Does anyone know how to disconnect the heater without pulling one of the fuses or relays that control multiple things.