Viper 5701 2001 Chevy

Do you have the wiring/installation manual for the Viper system? If so, there should be a description of what it means if the lights flash when a remote start is requested. This could be a diagnostic that one of the sensors is not detecting the correct input, such as a door is open, the hood is open, the transmission is not in park, parking brake is not engaged, etc. Also, there may be some programmable pins that need to be configured to ignore some inputs, set input polarity, etc.

I would suggest you start here
http://www.viper.com/Support/
they might have what you are looking for.

Just leave the knob at the floor position when you leave the truck.

go to viper.com for more info

I take help from online websites that have this service like helping in repair some like reliable-store have instant help.. others are a bit slow which I don't prefer... rest is up to u.. U get free manuals

I work at best buy. Bring the unit and the reciept back to any best buy and they'll reprogram it for you. The unit is not having a strong enough tach signal.

It depends on the model of viper alarm system younhave. If you do not have the owners manual you should call an alarm installer for advice.

Turn the ignition on, press and release the valet switch.

sounds like the unit has lost power. i can't tell you where the relay is located for that device but it may have failed.