whenever im in a parking lot, especially when there are a lot of cars around, i have to get really close to the car in order for it to unlock. However, i can open the trunk from a much greater distance. why is that?

 

Noticed the same thing with my FOB, wondered the same thing.

 

Funny... I was just messing around with that for the first time today. I noticed I could unlock and roll the windows down from pretty far away. I was pretty psyched about it. Maybe you have a weak battery? Maybe it also depends on which angle you're approaching from?

 

You have to get very close on mine too. By close, I mean like 15 ft. or so.

 

Try putting the remote under your chin...I betcha you'll get better distance with your remote....

 

i thought it was putting the remote under your chin and pointing in the direction of your car...

 

I've done that, it improves it some.

The range on my Wife's Honda Pilot is ~4X greater than my TL even with batteries that are 3 years old.

 

The range on the TL really isn't all the great. The Maxima I traded in had an amazing range. I could usually get it to work clear across a large parking lot. It was nice in a large parking lot (like a movie theatre) if I was trying to find your car. I would just hold my hand up over my head, hit the button and listen for the horn.

 

i dont think its the battery, after all the car isnt even 2 months old. unless acura cheaps out on their batteries

 

Here's the link to the short thread which has the link to the long thread which will explain all and amuse some.