Better Range With Remote?
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Better Range With Remote?
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
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
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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".
Otherwise wear a hat made out of aluminum foil or carry a "dish".
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'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.
I really wish there was a mod to improve this.
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btw line of site the range is fine. When your LOS is obscured by other parked vehicles. Forget it.
btw line of site the range is fine. When your LOS is obscured by other parked vehicles. Forget it.
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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.
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.
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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.