I had the Viper 5501 installed on my 2000 4Runner last week and today my new truck battery has died. I got it boosted and now it is dead again. The only thing I can think of is the car starter is draining my battery. Why is this happening, was it installed wrong?

Measure the voltage across the car battery with a volt meter with the alternator running .. It needs to read 13.4 volts or higher to charge the battery.

There was an issue with these remotes when first manufactured. Try this, when initially charging the remote; plug the charger into the outlet then, plug it into the remote; remove, plug it in, remove; continue. It should take approximately six times before the remote says "charge" in the screen. If you repeat the process and the remote does not "wake up", replace it.

Find your alarm module, it is a black, rectangular box with an antenna wire on one end. Remove any ties or fasteners holding the alarm in place and take it out from under the dash.
All you need to do is simply remove the two connected wires to the ignition switch, and connect it with the car side of the two together. This enables the ignition switch and that enhances the control over the starter again, without hindrance.
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The charger shouldn't have hurt the battery but corrosion is caused by fumes from the battery being charged or used. If you know the cable ends are clear, the battery probably has a dead cell and will need replaced. Most parts stores will do a load test on the battery for free.

new alternator required

There is a switch above the break peddle that is adjustable for the break lights. This is running your battery down that is why the gauges are jumping. Change the battery.. If it is 5 years old draining it dead will kill the cells. Hope this helps.

Your alarm might be in a timed-start mode or temperature start mode. It should be able to be reprogrammed or reset to function normally again but you'll have to consult the installation manual, which might call for a visit to your local alarm install shop.

Are you talking about the Remote LCD key fob itself? If you are then you need to replace the battery. Search on ebay. Hopefully this helps.

You will be best to connect the real tach wire. You will need to programme the alarm to recognise the speed of the engine, this way it will know where the idle position is.

sounds like there is a problem with the remote itself. Your best bet is to purchase a new one and program it to the remote start