Dodge 2006 Viper Automobile User Manual


 
6. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminal
of the booster battery and then to the ground (on the ear
of the Thermostat Housing) of your Viper as shown.
Make sure you have a good contact.
7. If you are jump starting another vehicle, connect one
end of a jumper cable to the ground (on the ear of the
Thermostat Housing shown in illustration) of your Viper
and the other end to the engine of the other vehicle. Make
sure that you have a good contact on the engines.
NOTE: When using another vehicle as the power
source, turn off all accessories.
8. Turn off the Theft Security System.
NOTE: If system is not turned off, the Theft System
electronics will prevent the engine from starting.
9. Allow battery to charge to at least 12.4 volts before
attempting to start engine.
10. Start the engine in the booster vehicle and let the
engine idle for a few minutes. Then start the Viper
engine. If engine does not start in 15 seconds, stop
cranking engine and allow starter to cool down before
cranking again.
11. When removing the booster cables, reverse the above
sequence exactly.
Ground Connection
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