Immobilizer Remote Range Sucks!!!
10-16-2007, 09:35 PM
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Immobilizer Remote Range Sucks!!!
Hello all,
The range capability of the two remotes for the immobilizer on my 1996 993 really stinks. I've got to have them right up next to the window to work the system even though I replaced the batteries in both of them recently. Kind of a pain when it's raining out.
Being a fairly new 993 owner I'm not real familiar with the immobilizer. Is there an antenna connected to it that could be damaged or missing, or is there another reason for the short range?
Also, I'm interested to know what kind of range you all get with your remotes.
TIA,
Mark
1996 993, Guards Red, 43,000 miles
The range capability of the two remotes for the immobilizer on my 1996 993 really stinks. I've got to have them right up next to the window to work the system even though I replaced the batteries in both of them recently. Kind of a pain when it's raining out.
Being a fairly new 993 owner I'm not real familiar with the immobilizer. Is there an antenna connected to it that could be damaged or missing, or is there another reason for the short range?
Also, I'm interested to know what kind of range you all get with your remotes.
TIA,
Mark
1996 993, Guards Red, 43,000 miles
10-16-2007, 09:43 PM
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Hello all,
The range capability of the two remotes for the immobilizer on my 1996 993 really stinks. I've got to have them right up next to the window to work the system even though I replaced the batteries in both of them recently. Kind of a pain when it's raining out.
Being a fairly new 993 owner I'm not real familiar with the immobilizer. Is there an antenna connected to it that could be damaged or missing, or is there another reason for the short range?
Also, I'm interested to know what kind of range you all get with your remotes.
TIA,
Mark
1996 993, Guards Red, 43,000 miles
The range capability of the two remotes for the immobilizer on my 1996 993 really stinks. I've got to have them right up next to the window to work the system even though I replaced the batteries in both of them recently. Kind of a pain when it's raining out.
Being a fairly new 993 owner I'm not real familiar with the immobilizer. Is there an antenna connected to it that could be damaged or missing, or is there another reason for the short range?
Also, I'm interested to know what kind of range you all get with your remotes.
TIA,
Mark
1996 993, Guards Red, 43,000 miles
10-16-2007, 09:57 PM
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10-16-2007, 10:06 PM
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I get about 2ft as well. It is kind of a PITA.
I know my Audi S4 was the same way, I found the factory antenna, & extended it, now it's got like 60ft range.
So where is the factory antenna located?
I know my Audi S4 was the same way, I found the factory antenna, & extended it, now it's got like 60ft range.
So where is the factory antenna located?
working immobilizers...I would trade my 40 feet for that anyday.
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10-16-2007, 10:31 PM
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2-3 feet on a good day and the second remote I have has a sticky button - whinning.
10-16-2007, 10:40 PM
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) aren't the only ones that suck. I'm glad I have company.
10-17-2007, 02:59 AM
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My remotes are around 6-10 feet. My wife's Pathfinder is about 100+ feet...I can get the horn to beep in a parking lot to locate the truck. I think the distance is inversely proportional to the cost of the vehicle (god that must be the geek speaking...).
Cheers,
Mike
Cheers,
Mike