Range of Keyless Entry??
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: S CA
I think my remote is good for at least 50 ft. I haven't really tested it any further. Personally, I wouldn't want my remote to have too long of a range, because I might accidently unlock it if I'm fumbling through my pocket or just have it pressed somehow. Besides I think I would have a tough time seeing my car from 50 yards away anyways.
I asked Steve @ LMW about the range issue and this was his response:
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The remote range is a strange deal. Some cars are just better than others. Do you have window tint? Window tint will affect some cars. We are working on a device to possibly crank up the range of your existing remote. Hard to tell when it will be available.
Things to try for better range.
1. Do not hold the metal part of the key when using the remote.
a. only touch the plastic part
2. Put the end of the key to your chin
b. the metal part of the end of the key
3. Check your battery voltage
Thanks again,
Steve
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I'm not sure how far along they are with the range booster.
jd
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The remote range is a strange deal. Some cars are just better than others. Do you have window tint? Window tint will affect some cars. We are working on a device to possibly crank up the range of your existing remote. Hard to tell when it will be available.
Things to try for better range.
1. Do not hold the metal part of the key when using the remote.
a. only touch the plastic part
2. Put the end of the key to your chin
b. the metal part of the end of the key
3. Check your battery voltage
Thanks again,
Steve
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I'm not sure how far along they are with the range booster.
jd
I think my key battery is just about dead....Lately, like within this week my range just started to suck *****....I would be literally 1 foot away from the car, and hitting the lock button, and it wouldn't flash its lights like it normally does or lock the car. Sometimes, i could be about 10 feet away, and it will, but i'm gradually needed to be closer and closer to the car day after day...its rediculous....
On the plus side, I just bought a new battery for it, and broke the little screw driver's tip trying to screw out the lexus key
...So gotta find another one to open it...Till than, i mind as well be using keyed entry...
On the plus side, I just bought a new battery for it, and broke the little screw driver's tip trying to screw out the lexus key
...So gotta find another one to open it...Till than, i mind as well be using keyed entry...
Driver
Joined: Sep 2002
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From: Virginia
Key Range!
I do not know whats up with you guys range. Since day one I have at least 40 feet of range! I notice if I am on a level higher than ground level I can lock unlock from farther away!?! I knew this becuase my boy has a CLK and has to almost lay the key on the hood of his car to unlock. It is better if he just walks up to the car in my opinion! LOL...
Originally posted by joshoowa
i will take the plunge.. this winter break from school i will remove the cpillar and figure out how to extend the range... BUT i need to know how to remove the actual pillar someone have a diagram on how to remove it? i will start working on ir after my finals are over soo the earliest dec. 11th... someone provide me the diagram and i will do the research.
i will take the plunge.. this winter break from school i will remove the cpillar and figure out how to extend the range... BUT i need to know how to remove the actual pillar someone have a diagram on how to remove it? i will start working on ir after my finals are over soo the earliest dec. 11th... someone provide me the diagram and i will do the research.
Originally posted by RRocket
If I remember correctly, in the owner's manual, it says the range is about 3-4 meters (12 feet or so maximum). So this is clearly by design, and not a problem with the remote.
If I remember correctly, in the owner's manual, it says the range is about 3-4 meters (12 feet or so maximum). So this is clearly by design, and not a problem with the remote.
like i said my is300 works from much further away, it's significant
Originally posted by GS wanted
I asked Steve @ LMW about the range issue and this was his response:
-- --
The remote range is a strange deal. Some cars are just better than others. Do you have window tint? Window tint will affect some cars. We are working on a device to possibly crank up the range of your existing remote. Hard to tell when it will be available.
Things to try for better range.
1. Do not hold the metal part of the key when using the remote.
a. only touch the plastic part
2. Put the end of the key to your chin
b. the metal part of the end of the key
3. Check your battery voltage
Thanks again,
Steve
-- --
I'm not sure how far along they are with the range booster.
jd
I asked Steve @ LMW about the range issue and this was his response:
-- --
The remote range is a strange deal. Some cars are just better than others. Do you have window tint? Window tint will affect some cars. We are working on a device to possibly crank up the range of your existing remote. Hard to tell when it will be available.
Things to try for better range.
1. Do not hold the metal part of the key when using the remote.
a. only touch the plastic part
2. Put the end of the key to your chin
b. the metal part of the end of the key
3. Check your battery voltage
Thanks again,
Steve
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I'm not sure how far along they are with the range booster.
jd
i hope lmw they come up with the booster soon, i definitely want that!
Originally posted by rominl
i thought about tinting too. i might just go and roll down all my windows and see if the remote works better. but when i first got the car the car didn't have any tint and the range already sux bad....
i thought about tinting too. i might just go and roll down all my windows and see if the remote works better. but when i first got the car the car didn't have any tint and the range already sux bad....
remote
I've got window tint and my remote works from 75 feet and probably further. It works thru glass at that distance too. I don't stand on one leg or balance the key on my nose, not sure why it works but I'm glad it does.
The reason I sometimes do it thru glass is when I've gone into work and wondered if I locked the car. If I hit the lock button twice I see the lights flash.
3dog
The reason I sometimes do it thru glass is when I've gone into work and wondered if I locked the car. If I hit the lock button twice I see the lights flash.
3dog
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From: New Jersey
It prolly doesn't matter, but what year is everyone's car? mine is a 2k and my range
has always been about 40-50 yards. The one time it failed me (range was down to
about 20 feet) the car battery - not the key battery - died a couple of days later.
range returned with the new car battery.
-darbs.
has always been about 40-50 yards. The one time it failed me (range was down to
about 20 feet) the car battery - not the key battery - died a couple of days later.
range returned with the new car battery.
-darbs.
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so whatcha sayin? my yellow top ain't good enough?
jk.Interesting point though, I'm going to go buy a 48 volt battery. See ya guys later.
c.
Originally posted by ddarbs55
It prolly doesn't matter, but what year is everyone's car? mine is a 2k and my range
has always been about 40-50 yards. The one time it failed me (range was down to
about 20 feet) the car battery - not the key battery - died a couple of days later.
range returned with the new car battery.
-darbs.
It prolly doesn't matter, but what year is everyone's car? mine is a 2k and my range
has always been about 40-50 yards. The one time it failed me (range was down to
about 20 feet) the car battery - not the key battery - died a couple of days later.
range returned with the new car battery.
-darbs.
Originally posted by ddarbs55
It prolly doesn't matter, but what year is everyone's car? mine is a 2k and my range
has always been about 40-50 yards. The one time it failed me (range was down to
about 20 feet) the car battery - not the key battery - died a couple of days later.
range returned with the new car battery.
-darbs.
It prolly doesn't matter, but what year is everyone's car? mine is a 2k and my range
has always been about 40-50 yards. The one time it failed me (range was down to
about 20 feet) the car battery - not the key battery - died a couple of days later.
range returned with the new car battery.
-darbs.
however i have seen 98 with very good range and some 99 with bad range. so i am all confused
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: May 2004
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From: California
BTW, range is not uniform in all directions, diagram in manual shows that there are some angles which have better reception and some which are worse. Varies from side to side and front to back. Also, not to worry about accidently unlocking the car: if you unlock with keyless entry but do not open the door within about 30 secs, the car relocks itself as a safety feature.