Having issues with your Viper 476V remote? Lost a remote or just need to program a new one? Many users find themselves in this situation, often frustrated by incorrect or missing instructions. If you’re looking to program your Viper 476V (EZSDEI476) remote to start your car, you’re in the right place. Forget the generic manuals; this guide provides a straightforward, user-tested method to get your remote working.
Step-by-Step Guide to Program Your Viper 476V Remote
Follow these steps to program your Viper 476V remote successfully. This method is known to work even when the official instructions fail.
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Open Your Car Door: Ensure the driver’s side door is open and remains open throughout the programming process.
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Turn Ignition to “ON”: Insert your key into the ignition and turn it to the “ON” position. Do not start the engine; simply turn the key to the point where your car’s electronics are active.
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Utilize the Valet Button: Locate your car’s valet button. This is usually a small, often hidden button. Push and release the valet button seven times rapidly. After the seventh push, press and hold the button down. Listen carefully for a sequence of chirps. You should hear seven quick chirps followed by one longer chirp.
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Engage the Remote 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 confirming the signal has been received. Once you hear the chirp, release the lock button on the remote.
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Release the Valet Button: Now, you can release the valet button.
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Turn Ignition Off: Remove the key from the ignition switch and turn your car’s ignition completely off.
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Test Your Remote: Now it’s time to test if the programming was successful. Try locking and unlocking your car doors using the newly programmed remote. If your remote has a panic button, test that as well to ensure all functions are working correctly.
Troubleshooting Tips
If the Programming Fails: If the remote doesn’t respond after following these steps, don’t worry. Sometimes the number of valet button presses needs adjustment. Instead of seven presses, try repeating the entire process, but change the number of presses in step 3. Start by trying one press and hold, then two presses and hold, and so on, up to seven or even eight presses. Users have reported success by slightly varying this number.
This programming method has been reported to be effective for Viper 476V and potentially similar Viper remotes from that era. While incorrect instructions can be frustrating, this user-derived guide offers a practical solution to get your remote working and start your car reliably again.
