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Thread: Is there any way to increase the range on the keyless entry?

  1. 02-19-2004, 08:09 PM #1
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    Default Is there any way to increase the range on the keyless entry?

    Already lifted the back seat and made sure the thing is set to highest range and have figited around with the antenna. Also have replaced the battery in the remote. Range is about 25-30 ft and thats okay but is it possible to increase it to around 50+? The antenna looks like a regular RCA hookup so could one buy an RCA extention and maybe place the antenna in the roof or something? Or hookup and seperate 'powered' antenna? I know this may be overkill but oh well.




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  2. 02-19-2004, 08:12 PM #2
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    i've been thinking about that, but never got around to doing anything
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  3. 02-19-2004, 08:15 PM #3
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    First you thoroughly dry the remote

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  4. 02-19-2004, 08:21 PM #4
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    Default First thing I did when I found it...

    Got it dry but still wouldnt work. Thought I had reset it or rendered it useless. 5 minutes after the locksmith left, it started working again. MMM! what a great day.

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  5. 02-19-2004, 08:56 PM #5
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    Default I read that holding the transmitter

    under your chin will increase the range significantly, up to 40 feet farther. I never had one and am just repeating the useless knowledge that lurks under my hood.
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  6. 02-20-2004, 10:28 AM #6
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    Default I've tried this - didn't work. I think it was suggested by someone

    . . . who had a lot of metal in his head.

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    under your chin will increase the range significantly, up to 40 feet farther. I never had one and am just repeating the useless knowledge that lurks under my hood.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 632 Regal
    under your chin will increase the range significantly, up to 40 feet farther. I never had one and am just repeating the useless knowledge that lurks under my hood.
    Urban Legend...kinda like thinking about baseball while. Well never mind

    You can reduce interference, make sure the batteries are fresh, antenna is extended, and that is about it. If you want more range you probably need to go aftermarket or make your own range extender. How about a cell antenna attached to the trunk that doubles as a spoiler. Ha Ha!!

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  8. 02-20-2004, 04:50 PM #8
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    Default or one of those "shark fin "antennae on the later cars nt

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  9. 02-20-2004, 05:12 PM #9
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    Why not try fitting a larger antenna on the receiver?
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  10. 02-20-2004, 05:17 PM #10
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    Default seems like that would work. iono. guess im the first one to tackle this.. haha

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