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  1. 15th May 2012, 02:32 PM #1
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    Key fob distance to car?

    Hi I was just wondering if anybody knows why my key fob only works when I'm only a few feet from the car? I have changed the battery's to no avail. I have a 1999 Disco TD5.

    Thanks in advance

    Paul
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  2. 15th May 2012, 05:20 PM #2
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    Depends...
    How long since you gave the Disco a compliment?
    Think they're pretty temperamental
    Mine works intermittently from say...10 metres at best, right next to it at worst.
    Hope this helps
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    I can get 15-20 meters sometimes. Every now and then Though I have to be within 5 meters.
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    Mine does 2-3 metres tops unless you are directly in front on a quiet night on level ground and raise it to eye level.

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    So its just one more thing that gives her that lovely character .
    Thanks for your replies.
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    Stick the metal of the fob against you're noggin, Russian-roulette style, and gain about 15 metres.
    I thought it was crap too until I tried!
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    I was the same until I saw that Top Gear show as well. But to cold here in Orange (soon to be enemy territory) must ware beanies.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wasa57 View Post
    Stick the metal of the fob against you're noggin, Russian-roulette style, and gain about 15 metres.
    I thought it was crap too until I tried!
    I do that too. I touch my chin with the tip of the key and it triples the range. I dont know why, the key isn't connected electrically to the electonic bits.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Slunnie View Post
    I do that too. I touch my chin with the tip of the key and it triples the range. I dont know why, the key isn't connected electrically to the electonic bits.
    Coupled with the intense mental concentration on the singe line of thought "Lucas Electrics WILL work...."
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wasa57 View Post
    Stick the metal of the fob against you're noggin, Russian-roulette style, and gain about 15 metres.
    I thought it was crap too until I tried!
    Yep, works for me, goes from 5 mtrs to 20 mtrs by pressing the plastic fob into my temple.
    50yrs from now research will prove how that technique gave me a tumour. I wont care, I'll be dead.
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