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Apr 23, 2012 | 12:24 AM

woodman300

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key fob range

how far should the range be with a new battery? i did put in a new battery and did the re-learn. i get about 5 feet range.

Apr 23, 2012 | 07:34 AM

Endeka

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Farther than that. It looks stupid, but if you need to limp along with a bad one, you can boost the range of the remote by pressing the end against your temple when you hit unlock/lock. Should give you an extra 10 feet of range

Apr 23, 2012 | 07:44 AM

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how far should the range be with a new battery? i did put in a new battery and did the re-learn. i get about 5 feet range.

You're lucky. Mine lights up the tester at the parts store from about 3 inches away. Does nothing for my car

Apr 23, 2012 | 08:02 AM

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how far should the range be with a new battery? i did put in a new battery and did the re-learn. i get about 5 feet range.

A working fob will work from over 50 feet away. At least all of mine have on a 98, 01, and two 03's.

Apr 23, 2012 | 08:02 AM

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The owner's manual says the range can be as much as 100 feet. I know mine works much further away than 5 feet.

Apr 23, 2012 | 08:48 AM

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Mine is good for 75-100'.

Apr 23, 2012 | 08:56 AM

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I can walk out the door at the office in the parking garage and open mine from at least 100 feet away.

Apr 23, 2012 | 09:25 AM

raydawg357

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Originally Posted by Endeka

Or up against your throat area. It uses your body as an antenna. Most will not believe this, but give it a try. Stand just out reach of your fob, then hold your fob against head area and try. Dental fillings will increase your range also.

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