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remote control distance
how close do you have to get to your truck to use the remote?
I have to get allmost ontop of the thing. Its been like that since I got it.
My other truck I could be halfway across the parking lot.
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Tom
I have to get allmost ontop of the thing. Its been like that since I got it.
My other truck I could be halfway across the parking lot.
Opinions?
Tom
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I've kept putting off trying a new battery.. I figured it was probably Ford overengineering the Xmitter to protect us from people scanning it. My Ranger's worked from at least 50 yards away. The 150s is about 2 truck lengths. It'll never help you find the truck in a parking lot. (My Mom would never find her truck if she had one)
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From: P.G. VA
Mine Is The Same Way, Obout Three Of Four Parking Spaces, I Hate It.
I Have A 2000 Windstar And A 98 Escort And I Can Lock And Unlock Both Of Them From My Kitchen Table, And I Don't Have To Be Pointing Them Out The Window, Just Push The Button And You Can Hear The Horn. Not Impressed With The F-150 Remote.
I Have A 2000 Windstar And A 98 Escort And I Can Lock And Unlock Both Of Them From My Kitchen Table, And I Don't Have To Be Pointing Them Out The Window, Just Push The Button And You Can Hear The Horn. Not Impressed With The F-150 Remote.
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FX4x4x4,
This is going to sound really weird but, try pressing the remote against your chin while biting your teeth together, then press the button. I swear it works!! I had a 1991 Honda Accord that I had an Alpine alarm system put in and its range sucked too. My wife was told by one of her friends to try this and I reacted much like you are now. It does really work, probably adds about 20-30 feet to your remote range. The remote must use your melon as an antenna.
Give it a try and good luck!
This is going to sound really weird but, try pressing the remote against your chin while biting your teeth together, then press the button. I swear it works!! I had a 1991 Honda Accord that I had an Alpine alarm system put in and its range sucked too. My wife was told by one of her friends to try this and I reacted much like you are now. It does really work, probably adds about 20-30 feet to your remote range. The remote must use your melon as an antenna.
Give it a try and good luck!
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From: Chesterfield, Mi
Originally Posted by DWEELER
FX4x4x4,
...try pressing the remote against your chin while biting your teeth together, then press the button.
...try pressing the remote against your chin while biting your teeth together, then press the button.
. So I did it to my mother-in-law and immediately destroyed the remote
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From: Chesterfield, Mi
Originally Posted by DWEELER
lardman,
Dude that sucks, I suppose you'll be billing me for a new remote!!
Dude that sucks, I suppose you'll be billing me for a new remote!!