Viper 3400V – Obsessive Vehicle Security

The Viper 3400V is the replacement for the 3100. It’s the new entry-level alarm system.

So what’s new?

Well at first glace it’s easy to spot 3100 etched into the alarm case. It’s probably better calling the 3400V a refresh or facelift of the 3100. It’s not a new alarm system.

What are the updates?

First off are the 4 button remote controls. Whilst not new (the 7145V remote is found with other Viper alarms) they are an improvement over the old 3 button remote that the 3100 came with.

This is a win as the additional button allows for a separate lock and unlock button that make the system easier to use.

There is also an updated siren which is now smaller than the previous version, but still just as loud and annoying with the 6 tone.

There is also a new printed user manual, but I’ve not yet found a PDF copy yet so you’ll have to use 3100 one.

Functions

The alarm can be configured for double locking and full closure, but not selective unlocking, that said one of the Aux channels could be used for this if required.

The alarm chirps once for arming and twice for disarming via the soft chirp siren.

Park lights or hazard lights also flash upon arm/disarm. Silent arm/disarm is possible via the remote if required by pressing the AUX button before the Lock button. Alternatively, the system can be programmed for permanent silent arming.

Horn Honk

In addition to the 6 tone siren the 3400V has a dedicated horn honk output. This adds some extra noise to the equation.

The annoying thing that I found with this is that if you have arm/disarm chirps selected then the horn beeps along with the siren chirps when setting the alarm.

Personally, I would have preferred the horn to remain silent during arming, but there is always the silent arming option!

Flashing Courtesy Light

One of the sweet options is to wire the courtesy light up to the alarm so that it comes on for 30 seconds when the alarm is disarmed.

What is not mentioned in the installation manual is that the alarm will flash the courtesy light on and off when the alarm is triggered. It’s a small detail but a nice touch and clearly thought out as it’s quite effective at night time.