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How far away does you key fob work from the car? I have to stand right next to the drivers door for it to work. Sometimes I have to hold it near the windows. Is mine broken?
There is a TSB to improve the signal distance. I did it a few years ago, but my range still sucks. Maybe 10'-15' or so.
There is a DIY on Renntech (login required)
http://www.renntech.org/forums/tutor...662-made-easy/
http://www.renntech.org/forums/topic...662-made-easy/
What I can't figure out is why my range varies so much from locking to unlocking the car.
When I get out of the car and lock it, I usually have to be standing right next to it. If I try to lock it while I'm walking away, 9 times out of 10 I have to turn around and walk right back up to the car.
When I come back to the car and unlock it, the remote usually works fine from at least 20 feet away.
Or you can try this.
Hold the key against the bottom of your chin, open your mouth wide and then depress the lock/unlock button while keeping key against your chin. Crazy but works like a charm. Your head amplifies the signal LIKE A BOSS.
I have a giant head, so it works even better for me
ok. Smart Guy! Did not know my new to me 996 key had a replaceable battery. My BMW does not have a replaceable battery and is charged when in the ignition. Anyways, swapped out the battery and my distance has improved... Thanks
I will check later on the improved distance... lol
Consider yourself lucky your key fob still works...for any distance! The key fob circuit boards typically go bad and you have to get a new one and have it programmed by the dealer for your car.
I meant to say check under your seat and see if you have the alarm with the screwed in antenna connection. If you do, make sure it's tight and not corroded. Spray electrical contact cleaner like Deoxit if you find any hints of corrosion.
I've done this before and improved my reception over 2x distance.
