Key FOB Range
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Laughing Gas
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: Ottawa, Ontario Canada
Key FOB Range
Would anyone know if the range for the remote control key FOB is adjustable, or if there is an antenna in the vehicle that can be relocated?
I have tried changing the batteries, but the range for the F150 is nowhere near as far as that for my GMC van. The remote controls are almost identical.
You have to be almost next to the truck for it to work.
Where is the receiver located? Is this a warranty issue?
I had this problem with my garage door opener, and put a longer antenna on it and the remotes seem to work from a lot farther away.
Comments appreciated.
I have tried changing the batteries, but the range for the F150 is nowhere near as far as that for my GMC van. The remote controls are almost identical.
You have to be almost next to the truck for it to work.
Where is the receiver located? Is this a warranty issue?
I had this problem with my garage door opener, and put a longer antenna on it and the remotes seem to work from a lot farther away.
Comments appreciated.
Postmaster
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: South Texas
Is the range affected by vehicles or structures close by, or is bad everywhere?
The module is under the drivers side dash attached to the firewall. Don't know if you can extend the antenna or if it even has one. Try putting the key fob against your chin, point to your truck and push the button. Sounds silly but it works.
The module is under the drivers side dash attached to the firewall. Don't know if you can extend the antenna or if it even has one. Try putting the key fob against your chin, point to your truck and push the button. Sounds silly but it works.
Elder User
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: North Carolina
You can also try sticking it in your mouth. Sounds crazy but it extends the range in which it will work.
Mine on the other hand works from about I would say 20-30 truck lenghts away. I would make sure you have good batteries.
Mine on the other hand works from about I would say 20-30 truck lenghts away. I would make sure you have good batteries.
