View Poll Results: What is the average "max range" of your key fob?
< 20'
12
32.43%
21'-50'
16
43.24%
51'-100'
5
13.51%
101' - 200'
2
5.41%
201' or more
2
5.41%
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What is the range of your key fob?
08-17-2005, 07:09 PM
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What is the range of your key fob?
Just wodering what the longest average range is for everyones' stock keyfob, assuming no obstructions.
08-17-2005, 07:26 PM
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I just voted on the 200+ feet because i know it is capable of that. I was sitting at a ball field one day with my girlfriend watching a baseball game and she started to get cold and ran out to the car to get her sweatshirt. as she got near the car i unlocked it for her (and i was definitely 200+ away). as she leaned into the trunk i hit the panic button and scared the crap out of her. Definitely humorous 
08-17-2005, 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by kwjustin89
Mine works terribly for some reason. I've been like 20' from the car and it hasn't worked. Should I try changing the battery?
mine doesnt work that well either.
08-17-2005, 09:20 PM
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i didnt vote as not to screw up your poll but i have the viper fob and that thing works from way more than 200 feet from inside buildings. I can have my car parked in the lot next door and be in my work and start my car with it. Its great! just thought id share
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08-17-2005, 11:21 PM
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I was also frustrated about my key fob not working until I was really close. At first I thought it was the battery as well, but I've replaced that to no avail. Over the course of two weeks, I have noticed the higher I hold the remote, the farther the range. Also works well if I am far away but in an elevated position in relation to my car. The neck/chin thing doesn't do anything for me. It must a combination of the placement of the reciever and power of the transmitter.
The Honda's with the integrated key/remote seem to have far reach regardless of position of key/remote.
Hopefully Acura will get that technology soon too...
The Honda's with the integrated key/remote seem to have far reach regardless of position of key/remote.
Hopefully Acura will get that technology soon too...
08-18-2005, 05:46 AM
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Mine works on average 50-100 feet away.
Who's fob looks like crap? (i.e.- scratches, dings, etc.) I wish I could replace the plastic on the outside, without spending the ~$115 for a new one. Mine is 3 months old and in pretty bad shape.
Who's fob looks like crap? (i.e.- scratches, dings, etc.) I wish I could replace the plastic on the outside, without spending the ~$115 for a new one. Mine is 3 months old and in pretty bad shape.
08-18-2005, 09:55 AM
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yeah, sometimes I'm 10' away and I have to hit it a few times before it works. Its an embarassment, I'm always trying to hide it from my friends whose work from 100'! 
Did the people that did the Accord keybob swap get better range afterwards?
Did the people that did the Accord keybob swap get better range afterwards?
08-18-2005, 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by sauceman
When you press the keyfob against the palm of your hand, it will almost let it double the range. For some reason our body acts like an amp.
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