jakcol997
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Has anyone figured out a way to amplify the range on the key fobs? I have to be like 2 feet away from my car to get it to unlock.
Key Fob Range
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Tonyrodz
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Hoe's your battery? Good?
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jakcol997
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Yes! I just replaced it not to long ago!
If I have more than 1 chin would I get extra range?
No. Otherwise I’d be good from a mile
HiHoeSilver
Away!
Battery in the fob?
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I posted this awhile ago and no one believed me lol. It really does work!
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My fob works for remote starting when I'm in the house, and my truck is 75+ feet away, within its own shelter. In the parking lot, say at Home Depot, my remote starts the truck while I am still in the store, and the truck is parked 100+ feet away in the parking lot.
If you've replaced the battery, and you still have to be within 10 feet of your truck for it to work, I suggest that you consider replacing the fob.
If you've replaced the battery, and you still have to be within 10 feet of your truck for it to work, I suggest that you consider replacing the fob.
petethepug
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This is an issue with other Non GM vehicles too. Our 08 will transmit 500+ Ft no issues. I would research how to extend the range to see what the receiver uses for it’s antenna.
I’m not sure what GM uses to pull in the key fob signal. Our VAG cars are venerable to rain on the GSM antenna connection that renders the remotes to chin use only.
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I’m not sure what GM uses to pull in the key fob signal. Our VAG cars are venerable to rain on the GSM antenna connection that renders the remotes to chin use only.
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I recall my old fob doing something similar so I got one from Amazon and programmed myself it works much better than either of the 2 original fobs. @NathanJax got the fob that looks like the new rigs. Nate how far does yours work?
Far. I'm not sure how far, but if I can see my truck or hear the horn, it'll work.
I have a fleet of 2017 and newer Gmc and Silverado 2500 trucks and the range is pheonominal with the key fob. Bought the wife a 2019 Tahoe last year and the range sucks! Literally have to be within 15ft of it with the wind blowing the correct direction for the fob to work. It has been like this since we rolled it off the lot
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Do you have a newer body style fob??
Yes
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Do you mind me asking which one, and how you got it installed?
https://boostautoparts.com/products/fob
And since mine is a 07, I programmed it myself through the DIC
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Ahh!!!! Thanks! Prolly wouldn’t work with my 99 Yukon
