Remote works only within 10 feet of the car... How can I fix?

[jbes3]

So when I go to lock/unlock my doors or open the trunk with my remote, I have to be within 10 feet of the car most of the time and sometimes, I have to open the door with the key. I have replaced the battery in the remote, and it works the same with either of my keys.

Has anyone else had this problem? Seems like it is on the receiver side of this setup. Any input would be appreciated. I don't want my car to spend the day at the dealership for a simple fix, if that's what it ends up being.

Thanks


AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNND I put this in the Boss Forum. My apologies.

 

[el jefe 302]

I've never heard of this issue on these cars.

Mine stopped working twice in two + years, I think due to interference. It was a isolated incident for example I would press to open the trunk and it wouldn't work, I put the key in the ignition then try again and it would work...

 

[Jabooh1]

I would say battery but you did that already. Mine works (all functions) at 40+ feet and at any angle.

 

[Shaun@AED]

My truck (2013 F150) started having some issues that required me to be very close to the vehicle and push the buttons multiple times for it to respond. I replaced the battery and all is well.

 

[jbes3]

OK... So it was more like 20 feet. But....

I thought, well maybe it's a defective battery in the remote. I had another brand new battery here, put it in and tried it with the same results.

I just don't want to take it in and have the service manager park it 1000 meters away and it freaking works.

 

[Korbin_Dallas]

Did you try the other remote?

 

[jbes3]

Did you try the other remote?

Yeah. I actually said that in the original post, but I called it a Key. LOL. I have tried both remotes though with fresh batteries and same results. I think I'll take it in next week and see if the dealership can come up with anything

 

[nosympathy]

Yeah. I actually said that in the original post, but I called it a Key. LOL. I have tried both remotes though with fresh batteries and same results. I think I'll take it in next week and see if the dealership can come up with anything

disconnect battery for 20 mis and try again?

 

[VRYALT3R3D]

Warranty it. The remote is defective. I had this issue before.

 

[94_Vert]

I had a srt4 with a diablosport trinity plugged in and it made the fob useless past 10ft. Is there anything that might be causing interference?

 

[Korbin_Dallas]

I'm thinking if it does it with both remotes then it's NOT the remote. Must be the car.

Reduced keyfob range, and TPMS failure - MustangForums.com

Reduced key fob range and TPMS fault - The Mustang Source - Ford Mustang Forums

 

[flS/R]

IIRC, Jeremy on topgear showed a test of increasing the range of the remote by holding it up against your head when you press the button.

Central locking range - Top Gear - BBC - YouTube

 

[specizripn]

If you put the dongle up to your head it would double the range. I'm not even kidding. Not sure if the inside of the head amplifies the signal or if witchcraft is involved, but I can vouch that it definitely works op:

 

[pwrshft99]

I used to hold mine under my mouth, extended the range by probably double.

 

[jbes3]

OK.. OK.. I've tried using myself as an antenna. It DOES work some. LOL. I took the intake/tune off the car to see if maybe that was causing the problem as I read something about the tune having an effect. IDK.

Anyhow, still same thing. I'm just going to trade it in for a new Camaro.

 

[el jefe 302]

^ I think that is a wonderful idea.

A lot better build quality on the Camaro.

 

[Korbin_Dallas]

:dw:

 

[Jonberlin]

And it will be soooo much faster, you don't even know...

Jonny