keyfob remote distance issue
- mercialogo
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keyfob remote distance issue
What is the distance that everyone is getting out of their remotes to unlock\lock or remote start their PPV's? My manual says that I should get up to 180 feet, and my build sheet says that I have the extended range. I am only getting 30-40 feet at most. I have replaced the batteries and get the same results. I have the car at the dealer and they are saying that their is nothing wrong with the remotes. 30-40 feet?? Really? This cant be right on a 2013 Model car.
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Re: keyfob remote distance issue
Well, you don't want to be butt-unlocking your car from your office cube, do you?
In case you really do: http://www.g8board.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48239
Personally, I don't unlock it until I'm right there at the door, so I've never tested the distance. But that's just me.
In case you really do: http://www.g8board.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48239
Personally, I don't unlock it until I'm right there at the door, so I've never tested the distance. But that's just me.
Gene Beaird,
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- mercialogo
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Re: keyfob remote distance issue
I am more concerned about the Auto Start. Mine is actually active on my car and on cold days I would like to start it from my bedroom ( its only about 35 feet from the car ) and have it warmed up a little before I get in. Doors stay locked and you cant put it into gear or anything with out the key being in it.
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Re: keyfob remote distance issue
update. So the dealer agreed with me that 30-40 feet was not satisfactory. They have ordered a new receiver to see if that fixes it. If not then I will try adding wire like what was described in the G8 Thread. So strange that so many people are having this issue and its never been a recall or anything. I guess because, not being able to remote start your car is not a safety concern.
1991 Honda Night Hawk 750
2000 Silver Trans Am (RIP)
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Extreme
2013 Silver Caprice PPV
2000 Silver Trans Am (RIP)
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Extreme
2013 Silver Caprice PPV
Re: keyfob remote distance issue
I've never had any issues with my remote start. I know it works at least a hundred feet or more. Now, on my Silverado, it's like a quarter mile, sorta!
Bob Dannelley
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Re: keyfob remote distance issue
I come around the corner in my work truck and auto start my '14 from 200 feet away everyday. Amazes me the range the keyfob has.
Karl Breslaw
2014 Caprice 9C1, 6L
2010 Challenger SRT, 6.1L Auto
2005 GMC Savanna, 4.8L
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2014 Caprice 9C1, 6L
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Re: keyfob remote distance issue
So did getting a new receiver help any ? Cause I seem to be having the same problem . I would like to get a little more distance from my key fob .mercialogo wrote:update. So the dealer agreed with me that 30-40 feet was not satisfactory. They have ordered a new receiver to see if that fixes it. If not then I will try adding wire like what was described in the G8 Thread. So strange that so many people are having this issue and its never been a recall or anything. I guess because, not being able to remote start your car is not a safety concern.
Re: keyfob remote distance issue
Maybe throw a fresh coin type CR2032 in the key fob never hurts to try. A low battery in the fob could certainly lower your range.
Steven J.
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-2014 Chevy Caprice PPV Pre-Production Pilot vehicle RPO code-Switchblade silver metallic purchased 11/2017
-2017 Chevy Caprice PPV- Switchblade silver metallic-GM Show Car RPO code. purchased 1/2018