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ltc wrote:
I don't wish to offend, but please tell me you're kidding. I assume you are and that you really know what "skin effect" is in the RF world and were having a little private joke. I'll assume the latter and say to you: Good one!
p.s. Your "(really)" is what's throwing me for a loop and I can't tell if you're serious or not.
An old RF trick is to hold the transmitter/keyfob under your chin when you press the key (really). RF skin effect will cause your body to act like an antenna, although you may feel a bit foolish at first......
I don't wish to offend, but please tell me you're kidding. I assume you are and that you really know what "skin effect" is in the RF world and were having a little private joke. I'll assume the latter and say to you: Good one!
p.s. Your "(really)" is what's throwing me for a loop and I can't tell if you're serious or not.
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I read this last night and tried it today and it actually does work! Holding the key in one and and contacting the door with the other does not work, but holding the key under my chin does. Same thing happens with both keys so I can only assume that there has been a drop in transmission power from all of the car's antennae.
Could this be the start of (car) battery failure?
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ltc wrote:
I don't wish to offend, but please tell me you're kidding. I assume you are and that you really know what "skin effect" is in the RF world and were having a little private joke. I'll assume the latter and say to you: Good one!
p.s. Your "(really)" is what's throwing me for a loop and I can't tell if you're serious or not.
I don't wish to offend, but please tell me you're kidding. I assume you are and that you really know what "skin effect" is in the RF world and were having a little private joke. I'll assume the latter and say to you: Good one!
p.s. Your "(really)" is what's throwing me for a loop and I can't tell if you're serious or not.
Try it.. you may be surprised.
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mcbit
change the key battery before trouble shooting something else, its only a few bucks(dirhams).
I have found the key battery becomes weak after 18 months or so and doesn't work well under a layer of clothes.
change the key battery before trouble shooting something else, its only a few bucks(dirhams).
I have found the key battery becomes weak after 18 months or so and doesn't work well under a layer of clothes.
