Off topic: Automobile doorlock remotes

[Foolwitools]

Hi Guys!

Got the wife a new (used) car. great car, but the doorlock clicker won't work until you're standing right next to the car. ( this is a 95 GM factory installed system)

Changed the battery.........she can get about 3 steps away now. We have 2 remotes, both have about the same range. The aftermarket clicker on my pickup, and others we have had, works from 30 yards or more.

Any ideas on how to get more range?

Anyone know where the receiver antenna is? ( 95 Eldo)

Thanks for any input.

Bob the Fool :blink:

 

[Don Ferrette]

Hi Guys!
Got the wife a new (used) car.  great car, but the doorlock clicker won't work until you're standing right next to the car. ( this is a 95 GM factory installed system)

Changed the battery.........she can get about 3 steps away now. We have 2 remotes, both have about the same range. The aftermarket clicker on my pickup, and others we have had,  works from 30 yards or more.

Any ideas on how to get more range?

Anyone know where the receiver antenna is? ( 95 Eldo)

Thanks for any input.

Bob the Fool :blink:

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Bob-

It's very possible the remote is worn out from years of use. Do an Ebay search for GM remotes & you'll probably find one fairly cheap. Then you can do a Yahoo search on programming. Can you tell I did this already?

 

[Mike T.]

Our '95 Nissan appears to have the antenna for the remote "printed" on the inside of windshield with the same stuff the defroster is put on the rear window. The antenna appears to have a discontinuous place in it. It only works at close range and it works best if the remote is pointed directly at the windshield. I know the rear defrosters can get a "break" in the printed circuit from corrosion (from condensation sitting on it) or from scratching.

 

[TomMoorehouse]

i can get more range by holding it under and touching your chin. really try it.

 

[Don Ferrette]

i can get more range by holding it under and touching your chin. really try it.

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I'd love to see you doing this in public!

 

[dave roach]

IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU SHOULD HAVE BOUGHT A FORD.

 

[not2bright]

should have bought a german car

 

[Slideblues]

i can get more range by holding it under and touching your chin. really try it.

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I'd love to see you doing this in public!

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He keeps his cell on vibrate in his pocket too...Weeeeeeeee :lol:

 

[ClayGlover]

Not sure if you have another remote alarm system to compare the eldo's to, but if you are near radio towers or other sources of strong rf, your range can be reduced to near zero from washout. I had the same problem and nearby radio towers were the cause.

 

[Don Ferrette]

IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU SHOULD HAVE BOUGHT A FORD.

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Only if he didn't want it to work at all.

You know.......

Fix

Or

Repair

Daily

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[RaceCraftBearings]

IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU SHOULD HAVE BOUGHT A FORD.

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Only if he didn't want it to work at all.

You know.......

Fix

Or

Repair

Daily

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

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Ah and if it were a Ford Explorer with Firestones on it

Found

On

Roof

Dead

:blink:

 

[Dorkhedeos]

putting the remote under your chin really works, my uncle does it all the time :lol:

 

[Foolwitools]

Hi Guys!

Never would have believed it............. but Tom's suggestion works!!!

The wife thought I was crazy, but she was amazed........

By The way............I used to be a Chevy guy. Built a lot of big blocks for drag racing. big ford motors don't like 8,000rpm plus.........But!

I've had 4 Ford Ranger trucks. I use them for a work vehicle and generaly beat the snot out of 'em. I put 200k miles plus on all of them....... never had a serious problem. The worst was a minor trans part that gave up at about 260k. my 96 is at 185k now......

You guys forgot one ...........

Fouled-up

Old

Recycled

Dodge

C'Ya

Bob the Fool

 

[CySlyde]

the eldo prolly had the windshield replaced, and they either didn't get a new reciever antenna, or didin't connect it... unless it's one of the odd ones where the antenna is hidden in the dashboard or inner fenderwell... i would take it to a local car alarm/remote stater shop, they should be able to test signal strength of the keyfob and the RDL unit itself.

BTW... you guys know what happens if you drive a ford to far in revese don't you?...

Driver

Returns

On

Foot

:lol:

 

[Bob Howard]

As a GM tech I see problems once in a while where people have lost a remote and got another but not the correct part number. Also you might have to try and reprogram the remotes.

Bob

 

[TomMoorehouse]

and you thought i was kidding

yes i have don it in public

 

[Eric Canto]

F*#@ER

Only

Runs

Downhill

 

[Preston_Hall]

i can get more range by holding it under and touching your chin. really try it.

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A sales rep showed me that trick years ago. It will increase the range for almost any transmitter.

Ok, I like Chevy but,

Cracked

Head,

Every

Valve

Rattles,

Oil

Leaks

Every

Time

 

[CySlyde]

LOL preston i havn't heard that one in a while.... i can't remember teh one i heard about MOPAR, but i do remember it had pontiac in it

 

[Don Ferrette]

LOL preston i havn't heard that one in a while.... i can't remember teh one i heard about MOPAR, but i do remember it had pontiac in it

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