Range of Keyless Entry??
04-12-05, 09:08 PM
#63
Originally Posted by rominl
yeah i agree, if they are the same, then there is no reason to change it to newer yrs. something must be different. i am still thinking about taking apart the c pillar, locate the antenna and extend it. any down side?
06-04-05, 10:47 AM
#67
All you wimps... 
I extended the antenna on the receiver. Now max distance I am getting ~80ft without the chin and ~140ft with the chin. Definitely I can activate the doors further away now, YMMV. Haven't replaced the batteries yet. Might be able to go a little further.
Basically, what I did was connect the antenna to the ground. Making the entire frame the antenna. I will post a write up once I sit down to write with the pics.
My observations: Seems the receiver is the weak link since IS & GS use the same keys and the IS gets better range. Possible fix(?) switch the GS receiver with the IS receiver. Though prolly a pricey fix. The receiver is listed @ $533 for the GS. Would also be good if we can boost the signal of the key.
I extended the antenna on the receiver. Now max distance I am getting ~80ft without the chin and ~140ft with the chin. Definitely I can activate the doors further away now, YMMV. Haven't replaced the batteries yet. Might be able to go a little further.
Basically, what I did was connect the antenna to the ground. Making the entire frame the antenna. I will post a write up once I sit down to write with the pics.
My observations: Seems the receiver is the weak link since IS & GS use the same keys and the IS gets better range. Possible fix(?) switch the GS receiver with the IS receiver. Though prolly a pricey fix. The receiver is listed @ $533 for the GS. Would also be good if we can boost the signal of the key.
06-04-05, 04:49 PM
#68
Originally Posted by ntran18
All you wimps...
I extended the antenna on the receiver. Now max distance I am getting ~80ft without the chin and ~140ft with the chin. Definitely I can activate the doors further away now, YMMV. Haven't replaced the batteries yet. Might be able to go a little further.
Basically, what I did was connect the antenna to the ground. Making the entire frame the antenna. I will post a write up once I sit down to write with the pics.
My observations: Seems the receiver is the weak link since IS & GS use the same keys and the IS gets better range. Possible fix(?) switch the GS receiver with the IS receiver. Though prolly a pricey fix. The receiver is listed @ $533 for the GS. Would also be good if we can boost the signal of the key.
I extended the antenna on the receiver. Now max distance I am getting ~80ft without the chin and ~140ft with the chin. Definitely I can activate the doors further away now, YMMV. Haven't replaced the batteries yet. Might be able to go a little further.
Basically, what I did was connect the antenna to the ground. Making the entire frame the antenna. I will post a write up once I sit down to write with the pics.
My observations: Seems the receiver is the weak link since IS & GS use the same keys and the IS gets better range. Possible fix(?) switch the GS receiver with the IS receiver. Though prolly a pricey fix. The receiver is listed @ $533 for the GS. Would also be good if we can boost the signal of the key.
08-04-05, 03:17 PM
#70
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I replace battery and still nothing, 98 GS. would a new key from ebay be of any worth? do they transmitters in keys go bad? I am one foot away sometimes, and nada.
and if I have to spend money, might as well go for a remote starter?
and if I have to spend money, might as well go for a remote starter?
08-04-05, 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by ntran18
All you wimps...
I extended the antenna on the receiver. Now max distance I am getting ~80ft without the chin and ~140ft with the chin. Definitely I can activate the doors further away now, YMMV. Haven't replaced the batteries yet. Might be able to go a little further.
Basically, what I did was connect the antenna to the ground. Making the entire frame the antenna. I will post a write up once I sit down to write with the pics.
My observations: Seems the receiver is the weak link since IS & GS use the same keys and the IS gets better range. Possible fix(?) switch the GS receiver with the IS receiver. Though prolly a pricey fix. The receiver is listed @ $533 for the GS. Would also be good if we can boost the signal of the key.
I extended the antenna on the receiver. Now max distance I am getting ~80ft without the chin and ~140ft with the chin. Definitely I can activate the doors further away now, YMMV. Haven't replaced the batteries yet. Might be able to go a little further.
Basically, what I did was connect the antenna to the ground. Making the entire frame the antenna. I will post a write up once I sit down to write with the pics.
My observations: Seems the receiver is the weak link since IS & GS use the same keys and the IS gets better range. Possible fix(?) switch the GS receiver with the IS receiver. Though prolly a pricey fix. The receiver is listed @ $533 for the GS. Would also be good if we can boost the signal of the key.
08-04-05, 03:24 PM
#72
80 feet????
Awesome man!!
Can you please do a write up??? PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!
Originally Posted by ntran18
All you wimps...
I extended the antenna on the receiver. Now max distance I am getting ~80ft without the chin and ~140ft with the chin. Definitely I can activate the doors further away now, YMMV. Haven't replaced the batteries yet. Might be able to go a little further.
Basically, what I did was connect the antenna to the ground. Making the entire frame the antenna. I will post a write up once I sit down to write with the pics.
My observations: Seems the receiver is the weak link since IS & GS use the same keys and the IS gets better range. Possible fix(?) switch the GS receiver with the IS receiver. Though prolly a pricey fix. The receiver is listed @ $533 for the GS. Would also be good if we can boost the signal of the key.
I extended the antenna on the receiver. Now max distance I am getting ~80ft without the chin and ~140ft with the chin. Definitely I can activate the doors further away now, YMMV. Haven't replaced the batteries yet. Might be able to go a little further.
Basically, what I did was connect the antenna to the ground. Making the entire frame the antenna. I will post a write up once I sit down to write with the pics.
My observations: Seems the receiver is the weak link since IS & GS use the same keys and the IS gets better range. Possible fix(?) switch the GS receiver with the IS receiver. Though prolly a pricey fix. The receiver is listed @ $533 for the GS. Would also be good if we can boost the signal of the key.
