Thread: Key fob distance to car?

Did some research on this.
Apparently the body becomes some sort of antenna that increases the distance..... whodathunkit?
Cheers
Muppet

Originally Posted by Slunnie

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.

"The Force" must be strong with you Simon

Mine operates typically between 5m and 30m depending on an number of factors. Other than the obvious battery state, it also depends on the strength of radio and electromagnetic interference at frequencies close to that used by the fob. For example, if I park close to a power pole mounted step down transformer, I have to get close for the fob to work or it may not work at all (and I have to use key code entry).

Also, it may relate to your aerial sensor (which is located in rear above the roof lining. I had one changed under warranty when it started to play up and I had difficulty in getting the fob to work.

Originally Posted by Mundy

Mine operates typically between 5m and 30m depending on an number of factors. Other than the obvious battery state, it also depends on the strength of radio and electromagnetic interference at frequencies close to that used by the fob. For example, if I park close to a power pole mounted step down transformer, I have to get close for the fob to work or it may not work at all (and I have to use key code entry).

Also, it may relate to your aerial sensor (which is located in rear above the roof lining. I had one changed under warranty when it started to play up and I had difficulty in getting the fob to work.

Don't suppose you have a part number for the aerial sensor?
Did it take them long to change?

Originally Posted by Dustkicker

Don't suppose you have a part number for the aerial sensor?
Did it take them long to change?

Sorry, no, I have no idea of the number. It was done by the dealer. Not sure how long it took as I dropped it off one evening and picked it up next day. Biggest inconvenience was for me to go to their workshop and remove my rear drawer system, which they couldn't work out how to remove.