triplecore

I have a 98 ES does anyone know how to increase the range on the remote mine is real bad. I even ordered a new remote from the dealer and its still the same. I also replaced both batteries. Other car remotes seem alot more powerful.
Any Tips?

Also does anyone know also is my remote supposed to look like a Toyota Camry remote. I noticed most Lexus's have fob were the key is stuck with the remote. Can I upgrade will that give me better range? Though my remote has the Lexus logo on the back other than that it looks the same and seems to have worse range then Camry remotes.

Thanks

2001ES300

I have the same exact problem with my remote for my 2001 ES300. My remote only works from about 25 feet away

Slooooooow

iTrader: (1)

My remote for my '92 only works when I'm right next to the car - and then only 95% of the time.

vin 78

Even with fresh batteries, my remote is pretty much the same - but maybe a 10-15 feet away, at best.

LXMN

Stick the remote under your chin and you should get better range. Make sure your batteries are strong.

Otherwise wear a hat made out of aluminum foil or carry a "dish".

92ES5sp

Same here

VTFIJI

'99 ES and I pretty much have to be right next to the car for it to work. I felt like the range was much better when I bought it new though. Fresh batteries didn't increase it that much.

I really wish there was a mod to improve this.

calichris

iTrader: (2)

ive always loved that one

tuan92129

If you look in the owners manual (at least for 92-96 es300's) it says that the remote works best within a couple meters of the car.

esucaris1

How big does the hat have to be??? lol

Pheonix

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRQWV0Zj8Fg




btw line of site the range is fine. When your LOS is obscured by other parked vehicles. Forget it.

VTFIJI

Check this out:
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/358044..._remote_range/

VTFIJI

Update:

I just did the mod to my remote and it increased the range significantly. It reaches from about 40-50 ft away, as opposed to about 10 ft before. The range may even be increased w/ new batteries.

LXMN

I replaced the batteries in my remote and can easily work my remote from 43 yards using the "chin method". (I paced off the distance). Any farther and I probably couldn't tell you if the lights blinked on or off.

Pheonix

Need brighter lights? =D