Remote Range
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Remote Range
Out of curiosity, what kind of 'range' are others experiencing with their keyless entry remote? I have to be within about 15 feet to have any hope of locking or unlocking the car, and even closer to do the three click & hold 'remote start' function. Too often I'm having to walk back to within a parking space to make sure the doors are locked. This is a frustrating step backwards as the remote on my older GX470 can unlock & lower the windows from hundreds of feet away, same with other Toyota/Lexus products that I've owned. Wondering if other IS models have similar issues, guessing they have to.
The Lexus app is okay but the car's internal cell coverage is pretty pathetic ... it rarely works even when the car is parked outside our house (where other cell products work just fine).
The Lexus app is okay but the car's internal cell coverage is pretty pathetic ... it rarely works even when the car is parked outside our house (where other cell products work just fine).
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No issue. My remote can penetrate multiple walls and 2-stories in my house to lock and unlock my car in the garage. Total distance is probably >50 feet. In fact I'm thinking of getting a carbon fiber key fob cover just to reduce the signal strength. That way in case I'm mugged in a sketchy parking area the thief can't find my car as fast.
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Mine is similar to Jororo's, it's a weaker signal than my Camry too. I've just been using the app to remote start it rather than the three clicks. Not a deal breaker, but it is kind of strange. Tried both the fobs they gave me, both are about the same strength.
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Mine is not strong either but can't recall if my 2021 IS 350 was better or not. It is far weaker than my RC (2019) and the wife's Corolla or our little Spark. It is not a huge issue because I rarely lock my car or when I do, I use the door handle.
Last edited by wthrman2; Aug 10, 2022 at 03:45 AM.
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Do you point the remote up like you're blowing your head off, or forward? Serious question LOL.
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